Which Distro Is Right For Me?

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Which Distro Is Right For Me?, Take this short quiz

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raw View Member Profile	Jan 12 2006, 08:43 PM Post #1
Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 2,215 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151	If you have been wondering about Linux and which distribution you should try you can take this short quiz and it will give you it's best guess. http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/ -------------------- HOSTFix

Pandy View Member Profile	Jan 12 2006, 10:11 PM Post #2
Bleepin' GloMod Group: Global Moderator Posts: 6,789 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Whence I came Member No.: 108	COOL! A quiz, I love it! lol It told me the best distro for me was SuSe or Mepis. I don't know.. maybe someday I will try Linux. -------------------- Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. ~ Benjamin Franklin Walk plank, srsly. I am a Bleeping Computer fan! Are you? Facebook Follow us on Twitter

ergorest View Member Profile	Jan 12 2006, 11:25 PM Post #3
New Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 12-January 06 Member No.: 50,439	I hear Ubuntu is one of the best to use now. Apparently very easy to set up and dual boot with. -------------------- Signature removed for failure to comply with BC guidelines.

acklan View Member Profile	Jan 13 2006, 12:32 AM Post #4
Bleepin' cat's meow Group: Members Posts: 8,524 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Baton Rouge, La. Member No.: 9,323	QUOTE(Pandy @ Jan 12 2006, 09:11 PM) COOL! A quiz, I love it! lol It told me the best distro for me was SuSe or Mepis. I don't know.. maybe someday I will try Linux. Can I play that record again. Try Puppy Linux. It will load into a RAM drive if you have atleast 256mb of RAM and not touch your hard drive or set it to store you setting in a folder in windows and still run from a RAM drive. Only a 42 meg download and a couple of minutes and you are on the internet surfing. Comes with several nice basic programs. Nothing to loose, alot of fun to be had. -------------------- "2007 & 2008 Windows Shell/User Award"

polopolo View Member Profile	Jan 13 2006, 01:38 PM Post #5
Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 8-January 06 Member No.: 49,579	Kubuntu and suse are the best for use for me. And it is good, I love Kubuntu! I dont like suse, It workes not on my computer!

phawgg View Member Profile	Jan 13 2006, 04:31 PM Post #6
Learning Daily Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Washington State, USA Member No.: 1,322	I found the quiz helpful ... We found the following perfect match(es): MEPIS SuSE and these others, each with something in my criteria lacking (you can tell I'm for free & easy ... and lacking in Linux experience) Kubuntu Failed these criteria: # Does not have a graphical installer Ubuntu Failed these criteria: # Does not have a graphical installer Mandriva Failed these criteria: # Does not have application library PCLinuxOS Failed these criteria: # May require Linux knowledge Xandros Failed these criteria: # The full version is not free (gratis) Linspire Failed these criteria: # The full version is not free (gratis) ty, Raw -------------------- patiently patrolling, plenty of persisant pests n' problems ...

Scarlett View Member Profile	Jan 13 2006, 05:38 PM Post #7
Bleeping Diva Group: Members Posts: 7,479 Joined: 25-April 04 From: As always I'm beside myself ;) Member No.: 228	QUOTE We found the following perfect match: SuSE ( http://www.suselinux.com/ ) SUSE Linux is specifically targeted to provide new Linux users with everything they need to get started with Linux. It includes carefully crafted default desktops for both GNOME and KDE that provide a great Linux desktop experience. However, for advanced users, SUSE Linux includes ALL of the lastest open source packages for development, server deployment, security, and now, virtualization. SUSE Linux remains the benchmark for Linux. This post has been edited by Scarlett: Jan 13 2006, 05:39 PM --------------------

Heretic Monkey View Member Profile	Jan 18 2006, 05:42 PM Post #8
Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,122 Joined: 19-February 05 From: NCSU Member No.: 12,503	I was told to check out Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and SuSe, in that order. I've been wanting to work w/ Ubuntu for a while, but never have been able to install it correctly on my machine. I might check out SuSe, but i'm not sure. The reason i'm trying to go w/ Ubuntu is because a few of my friends have it on their boxes. --------------------

raw View Member Profile	Jan 19 2006, 10:02 AM Post #9
Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 2,215 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151	I was surprised to see PCLinuxOS on the list because at 0.92 it is considered BETA, but i've been using it on my laptop and it's been flawless. I couldn't get Xandros, Linspire, or Mandrake 10.0 to install at all. I got Knoppix to install, but it was not really right. Things were slow and just yucky. Searched around and found PCLOS and might be switching my desktop over real soon. Yes, it's that good. -------------------- HOSTFix

Professional View Member Profile	Jan 26 2006, 05:47 PM Post #10
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 280 Joined: 1-November 05 Member No.: 39,280	Thanks for that! I foind the perfect OS for me! --------------------

AmBush View Member Profile	Jul 10 2006, 04:29 AM Post #11
Member Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 8-July 06 From: Sarf Landen Innit Member No.: 75,307	GOOD Find raw (Recon this should be a sticky) Out of curiosity i took the Test I'd be interested to See peoples criteria in relation to the matches Having Used Linux for a While i am looking fo a Stable Distro with KDE for my 64bit Game Rig preferably one that recognises RAID 0 and SLI Kubuntu Mandriva thats what i am ising on laptop and server Debian -------------------- K.I.S.S "Keep It Simple and Straightforward" Logged on since July 1996 and Still learning.

Joedude View Member Profile	Jul 12 2006, 02:39 AM Post #12
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 337 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England Member No.: 70,484	took it, said I should Ubuntu or Debian (hmmm). I am running Ubuntu... QUOTE We found the following perfect match(es): QUOTE Ubuntu Homepage: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/ Screenshots: Click to view screenshots of this distribution Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. (This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it) QUOTE Debian Homepage: http://www.debian.org/ Screenshots: Click to view screenshots of this distribution Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian GNU/Linux provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 15490 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine. QUOTE In addition, we found these matches, sorted by how well they match: Kubuntu Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone. Visit Kubuntu at: http://www.kubuntu.org/ Failed these criteria: # Does not use the desired desktop environment, but has it available Fedora The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open source software. Fedora Core is built to provide choice. It includes the latest versions of many software packages, including both GNOME and KDE desktop environments. Fedora Extras, a repository built entirely by volunteers, provides thousands more packages, and is enabled for use by default. Visit Fedora at: http://fedora.redhat.com/ Failed these criteria: # Does not have a text-based installer Mandriva Mandriva Linux (formerly known as Mandrake Linux) was created in 1998 with the goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. Mandriva offers all the power and stability of Linux to both individuals and professional users in an easy-to-use and pleasant environment. Visit Mandriva at: http://www.mandrivalinux.org/ Failed these criteria: # Does not have a text-based installer # Does not use the desired desktop environment, but has it available This post has been edited by Joedude: Jul 12 2006, 02:41 AM -------------------- If someone tells you to su rm -rf / DON'T DO IT!!!! Be in the know, Bash smart!

Yourhighness View Member Profile	Jul 12 2006, 02:11 PM Post #13
The BSG Malware Fighter Group: HJT Team Coach Posts: 6,661 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Hamburg Member No.: 64,788	Mhhm, I ve been thinking of installing Linux for ages. Now that I have a new 200GB HDD I might install one. I got SuSe 9 and 10 on DVD, but the test gave following results: Ubuntu Kubuntu Mandriva Alternatively (but not free), they said for me best would also be: Fedora, Linspire, Xandros Anyone any ideas or suggestions on this Ty. -------------------- I will be scarce from mid July til end of October and from December til May. If you need to contact me or I havent replied to a topic of yours, please send a pm - "How did I get infected?" - "Safe-hex" - Member of UNITE -

Joedude View Member Profile	Jul 13 2006, 02:23 AM Post #14
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 337 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England Member No.: 70,484	I'm a Fedora and Suse veteran. Great distro's, very common, loads of support. You can download Free SuSE10.1 if you'd like, I've heard a lot of good about it. FC 5 is out now and it's free as well. Ubuntu, however, I would strongly recommend Ubuntu. The new version is 6.0.6 and is a free OS as well. Since I have installed it, I have had a few OMG moments, but for the most part, it's been really great. Try the Ubuntu or Kubuntu. From what I understand the only difference id Ubuntu has a Gnome desktop where Kubuntu has a KDE. Any who, be daring, give it a go. The worst that could happen is you like it! -------------------- If someone tells you to su rm -rf / DON'T DO IT!!!! Be in the know, Bash smart!

Yourhighness View Member Profile	Jul 13 2006, 04:13 AM Post #15
The BSG Malware Fighter Group: HJT Team Coach Posts: 6,661 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Hamburg Member No.: 64,788	Thanks for the reply. Now if I new what the difference between KDE and Gnome is ^^. Will have to read up on that once I get home from work. cheers -------------------- I will be scarce from mid July til end of October and from December til May. If you need to contact me or I havent replied to a topic of yours, please send a pm - "How did I get infected?" - "Safe-hex" - Member of UNITE -

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