Is there a Linux operating system which is among the latest version and similar to Windows?

Question

I want one where its easy to use like windows where almost majority of windows softwares are matched to it. I connected to internet via dial up! So give me the Linux where I will find no difficulty to use internet. Provide me the download link as well!

Answer 1

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 6 Main Edition which is Ubuntu based. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.



You would be best off RUNNING IT LIVE so you can get the feel of things.



Linux Mint 6 Release notes

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_felicia_whatsnew.php



Linux Mint 6 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31



Once you have got the feel of things you may wish to consider an installation



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 6 (Felicia)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 6 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.



As far as software is concerned there is a wide range of native Linux alternatives (many which are preinstalled)

http://www.linuxmint.com/software/?sec=categories&release=4



Remember you can RUN IT LIVE !





LUg.

Answer 2

If your thinking about trying Linux out I first suggest doing this questionnaire. http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php?firsttime=true It will tell you the versions of Linux that are best suited for you and why they are the best for you. Second I suggest using the links it provides to download the LiveCDs of each of the suggested distributions (versions of Linux) so you can try Linux out without having to install it on your machine first (that way if you don't like Linux you don't have to go through the trouble of uninstalling it).



One of the best features about Linux is that it is customizable. This means you can make almost any distribution of Linux look just like any version of Windows. I think that if your very familiar with Windows you would enjoy KDE over Gnome as your desktop manager. Most people that I introduce Linux to that are familiar to Windows and never change the default settings tend to like KDE over Gnome.



Here are a list of things that you should try once you have selected a Linux distribution:

* Open up the internet and check your e-mail

* Write a letter and save it in a Microsoft Office .doc format

* Find the letter you just wrote on the hard drive.

* Save a picture form the internet

* Open that picture up and modify it

* Plugin your MP3 player and download a song

* Play the song

* Try to change the look of the desktop to something you like

* Check out a -look.org site ( http://www.gnome-look.org/ or http://www.kde-look.org/ ), download a theme pack, install it

* Install a new program with the package manager

* Remove a program with the package manager

* Add a screenlet/widget/gadget/whatever to your desktop

* Make sure that all your hardware is working properly and if it isn't try to install the Linux drivers for your hardware

* Find the online documentation and help desk/forum for the distribution



For the more advanced people out there:

* Remote into another computer

* Transfer a file from another computer through a secure connection

* Install a Windows program

* Install a program that isn't in the package manager (bonus if you can install the program from the source code)

Answer 3

If you desire the looks and feel of Windows, search for the ones that are the KDE desktop Environment. Kubuntu, PClinuxOS 2009-2 KDE, There are plenty of them to find on the internet. Most will boot as a LiveCd to memory so you can try them out before you decide to install them.

Answer 4

CentoS you will still have to figure out some things it will be a new system. But it works like windows and you can put Windows inside of it and run it from inside. All systems mare different. if you want it all handed to you keep paying for it. Free come with some work on your part.The people who made it did it for Nothing.Just google CentoS if that is too much forget it

Answer 5

use SLAX. download it and unzip to an empty pendrive and start the system with usb bootable and start working with SLAX. Go to the below link to get more info abt this Operating System

Answer 6

just get ubuntu... if you can't set up your pc using that, either you don't have hardware



but yer.. it's a piece of p*** to setup



http://www.ubuntu.com/



also perhaps get gparted =)