Which Linux to Download

[robina80]

hi guys,

long time no speak,

i was just wondering what linux to download and use ie the one which comes with the most ditrrubution packages so it doesnt ask me to download them or find them when i try to install a certain program

the main reason i want to download linux is to mess about with it running windows on wine

[Fordy]

Ubuntu is about as undisputed as it gets for being the starting point, de facto, best UX, call it what you will.

[Linux]

I agree on Ubuntu , It's about the most friendly distro of Linux I've ever ran. How ever Ubuntu has a lot of weight, You'll find that you won't need most of the programs which come pre-installed. Anything that you need can normally be found within the Ubuntu Software Centre. I would recommend reverting the default Unity theme to Gnome as I've found it to be counter productive, this can be done by reaching the log in screen and selecting Gnome from the drop down list.

Just a couple of commands you may make use of once you've installed and updated Ubuntu (assuming you've gone with that)

1. Minimize/Maximize set to the right: gconftool-2 --set /apps/metacity/general/button_layout --type string menu:minimize,maximize,close


2. Flash: sudo apt-get flashplugin-installer / Or search for "flashplugin-installer" in the software centre.

3. Java: sudo add-apt-respository ppa:ferramroberto/java then sudo apt-get update then sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin sun-java6-fonts during the installation you will need to navigate a screen using the tab key to select ok
and then press enter.


P.s Wine can be a real pig when it comes to compatibility.

[Rackmountsales]

Thanks to Linux for making us conscious about this.