what is the best Linux OS?
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ubuntu\nor\nsuse 10.X (trial, no time limit)
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I tried Linux and love it. I have 3 operating systems on my computer. Windows 2000, Mandriva Linux and Xandros Linux\n\nof the 2 Linux distros i have, i find that xandros is easier for4 beginners and supports more hardware.\n\nXandros did away with the usual line commands and replaced it solely with graphical interfaces (like windows OS)\n\nthe Xandros updates are very easy to get and apply.\n\nthey also have a very easy way to set uo xandros to dual-boot your machine allowing you to switch between windows and Linux after a reboot.\n\nOn the the second link they are offering it free after rebate as a special sale from buy.com\n\n\nnote: if you decide to download any community versions of any linux version, those are just to try out, get a look and feel. Usually they are unstable, but they have to offer a freebee, as per the linux GPU license. you are better off getting a paid version for better reliability and stability. the money goes to fund the further development of your linux  OS.
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If it's for a webserver, then definitely Linux. There's really no comparison.\n\nHowever, if it's for your own personal use, it's all about what you prefer. Most programs are in a Windows format, and you'll probably need to be used to Windows for whatever your job is. However, Linux is more secure and usually preferred if you're at all good with computers.
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simple answer ... linux ...
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The Linux Operating System.
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There is also Linux, both Linux and BSD flavors are based on Unix.  Linux and BSD do have difference, though.  Whichever, one of the best ways to get started is to look around the local library for books on beginner's Linux and/or Unix --Unix, because BSD is more strict to Unix.\n\nNow, as far as the actual OS... for Linux my two choice for ease of installation, compatibility, and usability are Fedora and Ubuntu.  For BSD, the best experience I've had was with OpenBSD, which does need a bit more fiddling with than Fedora or Ubuntu, and there's FreeBSD, like you've said you're interested in, but I didn't have a good experience installing that.  OpenBSD is an extremely secure system --more so than the two Linux versions I've mentioned, so maybe you'd rather take the extra trouble... and maybe not.  I didn't have the patience and finally decided I'd go with Ubuntu.  FreeBSD is less secure than OpenBSD and needs a bit of fiddling with as well, but like I said, I didn't have a good experience with it.  Too much fiddling --more than I needed to do with OpenBSD.\n\nhttp://www.redhat.com/fedora/\nhttp://www.ubuntu.com/ <--there are also two other versions listed there you might want to look into\nhttp://www.openbsd.org/\nhttp://www.freebsd.org/\n\nJust download the ISOs, burn them as ISOs to CD, and they should boot up for you.  Installation is normally pretty automated, but OpenBSD is a little more cumbersome, so be careful and make sure you've an installation manual handy.  Having another computer available to online with while you're installing onto another computer is a good convenience.  I haven't experienced Fedora, but Ubuntu automatically installs a desktop environment for you, so it might be the easiest for you to learn from.
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Why don't you try the live on cd versions of most of these distributions, before you decide on the version you install? Advantages are, you'll be able to select the one whose look and feel suit you best, and you will also know your hardware compatibility with each distribution before you actually install it. \nI've been meddling around with the live on cd versions of Mandriva, Linspire and PCLinuxOS. You might even think about ease of installation, in which case you could visit www.slynux.org, or try PCLinuxOS. \nI personally am planning on installing Mandriva or Ubuntu. Will be giving it a bit more thought, though!\nA list of distributions is available at :\nhttp://www.linux.org
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if you want Windows, order at http://www.microsoft.com\nif you want some Linux crap, get links for downloading and ordering at http://distrowatch.com/
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Linux+ one of za most popular 4 linux ....\nit has all za concepts and bascis\n\n501 \nsecurity engineer
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I imagine you are just starting with linux. I would recomend ubuntu. check the link below. Download iso, burn iso, install.\n\nThen Read, read, read, read, read, and read some more about linux.
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Check out Knoppix Live, probably one of the best live CDs out there, http://www.knoppix.org/\n\nSee a screenshot here, http://abcdelasecurite.free.fr/img/bureau-knoppix-mib-11b-grand.jpg\n\nThough no Linux distro is easy for a Windows user to jump into, I can't think of a single one.\n\nIt should or shouldn't be debian based, Knoppix is based on debian.  Which distro are you looking for?
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If you use your computer just for surfing the web (Internet)  Linux is the best selection without any doubt.it is much more secure than windows.but if you need your computer also for other tasks(gaming, graphic programs,music editing,programming,......) Linux is the worst selection!! as there are much less programs(shareware or freeware) available for Linux.most programs are developed for windows platforms.\n\nNow decide yourself!!\n\n(I am using windows XP as my favorite os)
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Windows is fine. Linux is fun. Check out www.puppylinux.com. and be prepared to be amazed by what a tiny os running from RAM can do. If that doesn't peak your curiosity just stick to windows.
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pretty much any distro will run on it, just pick a distro and download the 368 version.\n\nfeel free to email me or im me if you have questions.
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I need a bit a explanation. which version of Linux are you using .
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Vmware and using a live distro although very good don't quite run linux to it's full potential, if you really want to try it properly install it as a dual boot with windows, it can always be removed at a later date.
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No.Linux is not as user- friendly as windows.