Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans)

the deconstructionist · 25-05-2006, 12:51 PM

I want to switch to linux , can you suggest a good linux platform which is similar to windows in its use and adaptability.

kalpik · 25-05-2006, 01:03 PM

Ubuntu/Kubuntu
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GNUrag · 25-05-2006, 01:35 PM

If you are looking for something similar to Windows then stick to Windows XP..

If you are looking for something radically different and refereshing then you could try out Ubuntu DVD

~Phenom~ · 25-05-2006, 01:50 PM

Linspire is similar to windows.
Try it out.

praka123 · 25-05-2006, 02:09 PM

Linux is a different OS,let us learn it rather than trying to make/find it similar to Windows.I'll say if u r a n00b,try mandriva...

bharat_r · 25-05-2006, 06:57 PM

Linspire looks the most like Windows(See Screenshot:http://www.osnews.com/img/1.png)

Ubuntu has GNOME interface(which does not resemble windows)
So try Kubuntu which uses KDE (Screenshot:http://www.easylinuxcds.com/catalog/...kubuntu_48.gif)

manas · 25-05-2006, 08:31 PM

You can try Suse 10.1 OSS.It is very easy to use and understand.

rohan · 25-05-2006, 10:01 PM

ubuntu/Kubuntu is great. However, Kubuntu is better as KDE is a bit more comfortable than GNOME(that's my opinion). Mandriva Linux is also very good. It is extremely user friendly. If you want it similar to windows, try out Linspire(formerly Lindows).

QwertyManiac · 26-05-2006, 12:13 AM

Start this way for KDE. Kubuntu > Ubuntu > Fedora

Frankly speaking, any distro is worth it, all are made for masses =/

I started with Xandros 1.0 ...

vinayasurya · 26-05-2006, 03:04 PM

If u r a new user to linux. Then Mandriva is the best. You need fairly good linux experience for using ubuntu. Suse is also good but needs some tweaking skills. So start with Mandriva then move to suse if u want more out of Linux.

vignesh · 26-05-2006, 11:21 PM

I would suggest a livecd.... 30 letters !

the deconstructionist · 27-05-2006, 04:35 PM

Thanks guys for your suggestions....... !

mediator · 28-05-2006, 12:09 PM

Try Fedora and u'll find windows harder to use!!

MysticHalo · 28-05-2006, 06:01 PM

FC 5 is silly...gentoo is way better

praka123 · 28-05-2006, 10:16 PM

I likes gentoo,but for a n00b,fedora/mandriva is better

samrulez · 28-05-2006, 10:26 PM

Linspire is very similer to windows infact it was first "Lindows"....
But are u really leaving windows,...this is the first time I'm seeing such a thing

But first try out the live Cds and see for ur self....are u serious...

saurabh.sauron · 28-05-2006, 10:48 PM

i think ubuntu is the easiest to use linux for newbies. i also started with it. it is very simple to use.

MysticHalo · 29-05-2006, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prakash kerala

I likes gentoo,but for a n00b,fedora/mandriva is better

I am teh Linux n00b and me likes Gentoo (LiveCD) ---Fedora isnt all that good...just that it comes bundled with hundreds of apps.

praka123 · 30-05-2006, 09:20 PM

....Then it is a strange liking!

25-05-2006, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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~Phenom~ The No.1 Stupid Join Date: May 2005 Location: CYBERYARD Posts: 1,705	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) Linspire is similar to windows. Try it out. __________________ n00b forever...

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25-05-2006, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
bharat_r In The Zone Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 470	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) Linspire looks the most like Windows(See Screenshot:http://www.osnews.com/img/1.png) Ubuntu has GNOME interface(which does not resemble windows) So try Kubuntu which uses KDE (Screenshot:http://www.easylinuxcds.com/catalog/...kubuntu_48.gif)

25-05-2006, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
manas Wandering in the zone ... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 365	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) You can try Suse 10.1 OSS.It is very easy to use and understand.

25-05-2006, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
rohan In The Zone Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 297	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) ubuntu/Kubuntu is great. However, Kubuntu is better as KDE is a bit more comfortable than GNOME(that's my opinion). Mandriva Linux is also very good. It is extremely user friendly. If you want it similar to windows, try out Linspire(formerly Lindows). __________________ If there wasn't greed, we still would have been single-celled organisms.

26-05-2006, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
QwertyManiac Commander in Chief Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,657	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) Start this way for KDE. Kubuntu > Ubuntu > Fedora Frankly speaking, any distro is worth it, all are made for masses =/ I started with Xandros 1.0 ... __________________ Harsh J www.harshj.com

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vinayasurya Broken In Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 127	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) If u r a new user to linux. Then Mandriva is the best. You need fairly good linux experience for using ubuntu. Suse is also good but needs some tweaking skills. So start with Mandriva then move to suse if u want more out of Linux.

26-05-2006, 11:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
vignesh Wise Old Owl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,659	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) I would suggest a livecd.... 30 letters !

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samrulez Wise Old Owl Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,334	Re: Good Linux flavour for the Masses.(humans) Linspire is very similer to windows infact it was first "Lindows".... But are u really leaving windows,...this is the first time I'm seeing such a thing But first try out the live Cds and see for ur self....are u serious... __________________ Sam Rulez

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