plz give me an example of name& version of linux distribution &desktop environment?
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There are many different distributions of Linux, and the page below compares and gives details of about 50 of them.
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Reason #1 is because I need to run some software that are not available for Linux (yet :).\nThe other nine reasons, such as being easy to use, are really for novice users, not power users.
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Linux is the kernel of a free operating system. Linux packaged together with other software is called a "Linux distribution", and complete systems are usually referred to as just Linux for convenience.\n\nThe features most people care about are the ones that come from the software you run on top - the X Window System, plus a desktop environment (usually KDE or Gnome), plus additional packages.\n\nI've given a set of (KDE-oriented, because I'm biased) links to explore some of the features and packages available for users of the typical Linux system.
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a few links to help out\n\npuppy linux : http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=puppy\nalinux : http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=alinux\ndamm small linux : http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/\nfeather linux : http://featherlinux.berlios.de/about.htm\n\nAmong these puppy linux seems to be the best..have fun
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This is one variant of Linux I have not used, but my first thought is.\n\nIf the driver is not available directly for this flavor, does the system include all of the components necessary to compile and link the driver into the system in the version that you have.\n\nLooking at the ISO size on www.puppylinux.com, I am not sure what components are included in the reduced size versions.\n\n1) Do they make a driver for this device?\n2) If not can you take source from another Linux and compile it?\n3) If you have to compile it, what system calls (if any) must be modified from mainstream Linux?\n\nQNX (http://www.qnx.com) was the first micro kernel based UNIX, the issue about drivers being compiled existed, due to the differences required whole re-writes.\n\nSend tech at puppy a email if you have to compile, may save you MANY headaches.\n\nHope this helps.
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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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When you're starting out with Linux, the best thing to do is buy a used budget price box from eBay and use it to test and install different Linux distributions ("distros"). Be sure to get one with at least 128Mb RAM, and at least a 600mhz processor with 10Gb hard drive or more. You'll soon learn how to run a "Live" Linux CD/DVD to evaluate it (just set the bios boot order to only boot from the CD drive), and you will learn a lot about Linux and HAVE FUN with the world's greatest operating system.\n\nJust surf over to http://www.distrowatch.com to see all the different flavors of Linux which you can get - all at very small prices.\n\nThe Linux community is very friendly and welcomes ALL beginners and refugees from Microshaft :)\n\nGood luck, and welcome to the real world of LInux.\n\nhttp://www.desktoplinux.com\n\nhttp://www.cheeplinux.com\n\nhttp://www.linuxforums.org\n\nhttp://www.distrowatch.com\n\nhttp://www.linuxtoday.com\n\nDC :)
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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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Try Ubuntu, a free, Debian derived Linux-based operating system, available with both community and professional support.\n\nIt is suitable for both desktop and server use and supports PC (Intel x86), 64-bit PC (AMD64) and PowerPC (Apple iBook and Powerbook, G4 and G5) architectures.\n\nhttp://www.ubuntu.com
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http://linuxiso.org/\n\nIt is great I would not recomend any distribution in particular as it is just a matter of personal preference.\n\nYou have to write the ISO to a CD using a compatible program like Nero Burning ROM\n\nThere are versions which can run from the CD letting you see them in operation without having to install to the Hard Drive
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a lot of people like gentoo because it is one of the fastest linux distro's. I prefer Redhat Fedora Core.  its quick, has both gnome and kde desktops. Fedora Core is also new user friendly.
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Try www.justlinux.com
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Go to the Mepis.org site and get a user ID for the Forum - there are  a lot of seriously geeky people who will help you. Incidentally, Mepis is another distribution of Linux which many people like, but they will still know about Ubuntu/Kubuntu etc.\n\nWELL DONE for trying Linux - we need more people like you. I started Linux 2 weeks ago - it's FANTASTIC!!!!! I run Linux Mandriva Free 2007 on a Dell Dimension 2400, works perfectly.............\n\nDC :)
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Novell's new desktop version is not bad:\nhttp://www.novell.com/products/desktop/eval.html\n\nI've used it for people who have never even heard of Linux and have had good success with their adapting to it. You might want to try this after checking out the Puppy Linux.\nBy the way the trial version is a fully working version. Novell just sells the service for easier updating. You could find and download the updates on your own.\n\nIf you would like more info about all the different distributions you might want to check out:\nhttp://www.linux.org/dist/index.html
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If you use something besides windows operating system, I do not think you can call it a Windows based system. Anyhow the Redhat and Lindows Linux distributions are both interesting.
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cat /etc/redhat-release\n\nor\n\nuname -r will give you the kernel version
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Try these websites:\nhttp://www.linux-tutorial.info/modules.php?name=Howto\nhttp://yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/\nhttp://www.howtoforge.com/