Linux Based Operating Systems.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

I'm gonna be getting a laptop soon, and I want it to run Linux, I've tried Linux Mint which was pretty nice, Ubuntu, which I didn't like, and another one, can't remember the name, but it crashed and wouldn't boot up.
Are there any Linux Systems/Distributions out there you'd suggest?
I will not be doing Gaming on this Laptop, but instead a lot of writing, documentation and helping a family friend run a business with it.

[TheMatrix]

I'm gonna be getting a laptop soon, and I want it to run Linux, I've tried Linux Mint which was pretty nice, Ubuntu, which I didn't like, and another one, can't remember the name, but it crashed and wouldn't boot up.
Are there any Linux Systems/Distributions out there you'd suggest?
I will not be doing Gaming on this Laptop, but instead a lot of writing, documentation and helping a family friend run a business with it.
Yes! Finally a non-windows thread!:yeah:

It would depend on how much technical knowlegde you have. If you have quite a bit(like me) about Unix-based OSes, then I would reccommend openSuSE (http://en.opensuse.org/) or Fedora (http://fedoraproject.org/). Or if you want professional support, try RedHat Enterprise Desktop (http://www.redhat.com/rhel/desktop/).
But if you like Mint, then by all means: go for it! Just don't resort to those evil NT-bases OSes. Use DOS if you must :P

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

Yes! Finally a non-windows thread!:yeah:

It would depend on how much technical knowlegde you have. If you have quite a bit(like me) about Unix-based OSes, then I would reccommend openSuSE (http://en.opensuse.org/) or Fedora (http://fedoraproject.org/). Or if you want professional support, try RedHat Enterprise Desktop (http://www.redhat.com/rhel/desktop/).
But if you like Mint, then by all means: go for it! Just don't resort to those evil NT-bases OSes. Use DOS if you must :P

I know enough to get around and find what I want/need on whatever operating system.
A friend of mine mentioned i might want to try Gnome(?) because it'd be better for when I have to help manage the business. I honestly know the least about Linux Systems, and that's why I'm trying to get more knowledge on them.

[TheMatrix]

I know enough to get around and find what I want/need on whatever operating system.
That right there is a big plus.


A friend of mine mentioned i might want to try Gnome(?) because it'd be better for when I have to help manage the business.
Yes, Gnome (http://www.gnome.org/) is a good Desktop/Window Manager. In my personal opinion, it is way better than KDE (http://kde.org) in some ways, but KDE is okay.


I honestly know the least about Linux Systems, and that's why I'm trying to get more knowledge on them.
Not a bad idea!
You should learn the basics of the Shell language, as that is what almost all Unix, BSD, and Linux users use.
I could even teach you, if you'd like :P

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

-Not a bad idea!
You should learn the basics of the Shell language, as that is what almost all Unix, BSD, and Linux users use.
I could even teach you, if you'd like :P

Shell. >-< Remember that part about Linux is the least I know about?

[TheMatrix]

Shell. >-< Remember that part about Linux is the least I know about?
You'll learn it eventually! Don't worry!

Try this (http://sage.ucsc.edu/~wgscott/xtal/wiki/index.php/Unix_and_OS_X:_The_Absolute_Essentials) tutorial.
Maybe it'll work for you.

Otherwise, there are always graphical tools to help you accomplish what you need to do.

Oh, and another great OS for Linux begginners: ArkLinux (http://www.arklinux.org/)

Best of luck, my friend :)

[mrbob360]

im running ubuntu and i like it so i would say that as its a nice little general purpose operating system the other one i think of is songbird or something like which is good for music if you listen to alot of music

[Unlucky_Leprechaun]

All my friends that are on Linux use Ubuntu, but truthfully with it being "open sourced" there are tons of material out there on the internet to assist you in accomplishing what you need to do and if you don't like features etc...move to the next or rewrite to do what you want it to and share amongst the community or just ask someone for help and the forums will assist you also (kinda of like here). Good luck and let us know what you decide and how you narrowed your choice (features, etc..that steered you to it)

[Commander Thor]

If you're still deciding, I think this is worth reading: http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/460661-the-2011-linux-distro-scorecard

[jimjam321]

I would also suggest openSuSE or Fedora.

[SosbanFach]

What sort of laptop are you getting? Could you post the specs?

[russjr08]

Well if you have tried Linux Mint and Ubuntu, try some RPM based Distros like openSuse or Fedora, or even Mandriva...

Or you can try Arch Linux, you get what you want and nothing less :)

You should check out ThisWeekInLinux on YouTube, he did some great Linux tutorials, now he does a lot of news every Friday

Edit: I forgot, he will be moving to Blip.TV for some reasons with Google/YouTube and Partnership issues

[Magus]

I just got Linux Fedora LXDE and I have a lot of troubles with. I need helpz!

[TheMatrix]

I just got Linux Fedora LXDE and I have a lot of troubles with. I need helpz!
Can you be a bit more specific? :P
What's not working for you?

[Magus]

Can you be a bit more specific? :P
What's not working for you?I have it in my USB. Anyway, I want to dual boot my pc.

I have two harddisk(not partitions), and I want the linux to be on the second one, how do I do that?

[russjr08]

I have it in my USB. Anyway, I want to dual boot my pc.

I have two harddisk(not partitions), and I want the linux to be on the second one, how do I do that?

Linux uses drive identifiers, the Fedora installer (It's called Anaconda) should ask you where with it's built in partitioner, you should find a disk called sdb (sometimes sdc), it depends on where your USB is located with the identifier, the installer should give you sizes and the partition layout to help you identify it.

And I have to be a little off topic so I can congratulate TheMatrix for becoming a mod! I just noticed that!! (I have been busy with my first year of high school so can't get on as much as I want to.) :)

[Magus]

Linux uses drive identifiers, the Fedora installer (It's called Anaconda) should ask you where with it's built in partitioner, you should find a disk called sdb (sometimes sdc), it depends on where your USB is located with the identifier, the installer should give you sizes and the partition layout to help you identify itI fucked up on some shit now.

I tried to add beside to my other OS, but it fucked up my harddisk. And when I tried to boot my windows, I got myself the blue screen of death.

Anyway, I knew it went kaput, so I decided to install fedora. Luckily, fedora has an in-built device identifier, and it identified my wireless USB.

And now... I am running Fedora on my PC. :)

[TheMatrix]

I fucked up on some shit now.

I tried to add beside to my other OS, but it fucked up my harddisk. And when I tried to boot my windows, I got myself the blue screen of death.

Anyway, I knew it went kaput, so I decided to install fedora. Luckily, fedora has an in-built device identifier, and it identified my wireless USB.

And now... I am running Fedora on my PC. :)

Welcome to the rebellion :D

[Magus]

Fuck Lxde... I am going to switch to the basic Gnome version.