Which Distro Is Right For Me?

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Which Distro Is Right For Me? Take this short quiz

#1 raw

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Posted 12 January 2006 - 08:43 PM

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/

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#2 Pandy

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Posted 12 January 2006 - 10:11 PM

COOL! A quiz, I love it! lol

It told me the best distro for me was SuSe or Mepis.

:thumbsup:

I don't know.. maybe someday I will try Linux.

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#3 ergorest

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Posted 12 January 2006 - 11:25 PM

I hear Ubuntu is one of the best to use now.
Apparently very easy to set up and dual boot with.

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Posted 13 January 2006 - 12:32 AM

Pandy, on Jan 12 2006, 09:11 PM, said:

COOL! A quiz, I love it! lol

It told me the best distro for me was SuSe or Mepis.

:thumbsup:

I don't know.. maybe someday I will try Linux.

Can I play that record again. :flowers:

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Posted 13 January 2006 - 01:38 PM

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!

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Posted 13 January 2006 - 04:31 PM

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 :thumbsup:

patiently patrolling, plenty of persisant pests n' problems ...

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Posted 13 January 2006 - 05:38 PM

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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: 13 January 2006 - 05:39 PM

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Posted 18 January 2006 - 05:42 PM

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.

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Posted 19 January 2006 - 10:02 AM

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.

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Posted 26 January 2006 - 05:47 PM

Thanks for that! I foind the perfect OS for me!

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Posted 10 July 2006 - 04:29 AM

GOOD Find raw :thumbsup:

(Recon this should be a sticky) :flowers:

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 :cool:

Debian

K.I.S.S "Keep It Simple and Straightforward"

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Posted 12 July 2006 - 02:39 AM

took it, said I should Ubuntu or Debian (hmmm). I am running Ubuntu...

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We found the following perfect match(es):

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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)

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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.

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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: 12 July 2006 - 02:41 AM

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DON'T DO IT!!!!
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 02:11 PM

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:

:inlove:

Ubuntu
:thumbsup:

Kubuntu
:flowers:

Mandriva

Alternatively (but not free), they said for me best would also be:
Fedora, Linspire, Xandros

Anyone any ideas or suggestions on this :trumpet:

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Posted 13 July 2006 - 02:23 AM

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!!!!
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