So many Linux Version every month?

[toofan]

A strange question come to my mind that the people using linux thanks team digit for the ever version of Linux OS they provide.
1. Do you people change ur OS every month?
2. If you do so, you have to formate the hard-drive each time. Means reinstalling all ur application and tweaks again and again.?
3. Don't u fed up of doing so? Why not to stick to one OS? for at least a year or So.

I use's the Linux only for testing purpose so that I can know what developments are made in the world of Linux. I install it in the Virtual Box?

I am quite satisfied with my XP experience which I only reinstalled once.(as It helps me in gaming).

I want to have a permanent installation of Linux on my system.
Which one to chose? I am quite confused.

[Amir.php]

Toofan you are right.
but agar wo linux nahi denge to dual layer dvd full kaise hogi?
BTW ubantoo is great.

[CadCrazy]

Originally Posted by Amir.php

Toofan you are right.
but agar wo linux nahi denge to dual layer dvd full kaise hogi?
BTW ubantoo is great.

Its Ubuntu LOL. Yes Ubuntu is easiest linux distro as many say.

Download it here

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

@FilledVoid , dude DO NOT start bashing a new member . he's just askin for some help ?

@toofan , you can start with Ubuntu or OpenSuse . two of the easiest and most supported distros out there .

you can get ubuntu from http://www.ubuntu.com

while installing ubuntu , you have the option of resizing the windows partition so that you can have both linux and windows on your hdd .

[iMav]

I'd suggest you to use Linux Mint as opposed to Ubuntu. Also I think aptOnCD can be used to restore your applications etc. FlyBack is another application that can be used to restore applications, I haven't tried it for restoring Gutsy apps on hardy, but I guess it can be done.

[Cool G5]

This question is going to lead another OS war, but still I will answer it.
I don't get fed up of changing OS every 2-3 months. On the contrary, we do not need to install any apps as Linux distro's comes packed with all the esential softwares like GIMP, Firefox, Evolution etc. Also I do not game a lot, so I am mostly on Linux.

I like to keep my pc upgraded, so installing newer release is more of a pleasure than a headache.

Also I thanks Digit, as I do not have a good net connection to download such big distros. If I had owned a fast net connection, then I would not have been dependent on Digit for Linux Distros.

Also I would like to ask you a few questions. I don't intend to do a war, but just as you asked, here is mine :

1) Don't you windows user get bored of the same old OS?
2) Don't you have to reinstall Windows every month to tackle virus issues and other problems?

[Rahim]

The way Filledvoid and Cool G5 are going , I guess nobody here will miss Prakash Bhai anymore You two have taken the mantle from him!!!

So many versions: Bcoz more and more new features are integrated/added to the Linux OS distros and they are upgraded/updated quite often. Hence, new releases of the respective distros are more frequent.

[kumarmohit]

I have no intentions to start a war here but I am tempted to reply to the above questions mainly coz of question one.

I am bored sick of the same old OS. In fact am bored sick of the very concept that everything is a file or a folder in the computer. I want a much much more interactive experience from computers. It should be like talking to a person, not like the storage chest of files and folders that we have always lived up. I want the computer to be like I ask something like i ask any other person, not having to click and type to get to a file. Since every OS relies on the file folder architectural philosophy. I am bored of every OS.

As for question 2 no I do not have to reinstall Windows on a monthly basis. Reasons are simple. I do not use an Administrator account, I use Firefox with AdBlocker and RIP and finally I do not go clicking any link without first looking in the status bar ,where the link leads to.

[Rahim]

Most of us here are posting under the garb of "I dont want to start an OS war but...".
Is it not obvious? Such queries will lead to such "wars".
If Mods are really serious about it then probably they should delete this kind of threads and warn the members.

EDIT: @kumar: Plz reply to the questions posed in the 1st post by toofan. Asking such questions and then expecting "sweet" answers from GNU/Linux users, is not fair.

I will take toofan's queries, genuinely believing that he is new to Linux world and doesnt know about AptonCD or making separate /home folder for saving the conf files.
Otherwise if he had asked these questions to get a response ,then he deserve it.

[kumarmohit]

I have made the actual reason of my posting here bold face.

As for Linux distro reinstallation.. That is a personal choice. Anyone who has enough free time, like college students and all can reinstall distros every day. It s all about having enough time., I used to do it but now that I have a job, I do not have time. So I use Windows.

[blueshift]

To the thread starter,
It will be your choice to install a those many Linux version.
My experience with Ubuntu is great as i had internet connection too.

Originally Posted by Cool G5

1) Don't you windows user get bored of the same old OS?
2) Don't you have to reinstall Windows every month to tackle virus issues and other problems?

1. Never. Whats so boring in using Windows, huh? Even the Linux distros have more or less the same functionalities...after all its Linux based. But I like using Linux too...its my personal choice.
2. I never reinstalled my XP since last 2 years. Its true Windows can be affected..but there are free antiviruses available. Also there are Linux Live CDs if the virus cannot be removed. what problems?

[Sathish]

Hey FilledVoid.....
your reply to toofan is objectionable...
Plzzz Dont repeat it...

I think you are working for digit...>> so that u are bashed toofan...

[Rahim]

^Your observation should be pointed to the thread starter first.
Fileedvoid has just replied the obvious.

[Sathish]

Originally Posted by rahimveron

^Your observation should be pointed to the thread starter first.

What r u saying... ?????

Toofan has some doublts and post his questions and experience in pubic forum..
What is wrong with him...
if Filledvoid dont like to reply this thread, he should ignored the thread..
He has no right to insult other members even though he is senior...

And last one.. Plzzzz Don't make any politics here as "Juniors" & "Seniors"

[Faun]

^^lolz
am editing wikipedia now

[Quiz_Master]

Originally Posted by Betruger

Hey FilledVoid.....
your reply to toofan is objectionable...
Plzzz Dont repeat it...

I think you are working for digit...>> so that u are bashed toofan...

Whats so objectionable?
___________________

And here are few things I think i should say :
1.) You dont need to upgrade your distro every 6th month... If your current one works for you.. Stick to it.... I know people who are still using edgy.

2.) If you think Linux is time consuming DONT use it. Use windows instead.

3.) Choose your distro carefully. Before installing linux check backup ur essaintial data. You must know what you are doing.

4.)

Originally Posted by cool_g5

1) Don't you windows user get bored of the same old OS?
2) Don't you have to reinstall Windows every month to tackle virus issues and other problems?

1.) This pissed me.. , Windows is an OS.. Linux is an OS. Both do their jobs well.. Dont start Bashing Windows wherever you see an opportunity. My answer to this is same as Kumarmohit's.

2.) No we dont have to. I am using my windows PC without any antivirus or forewall. No problem in last 6-7 month. (I do use clamwin when I insert a pen drive though. But its no big deal)

[Sathish]

Originally Posted by FilledVoid

He comes into the OSS section and tells him how he is satisifed about XP

As u are a senior, you should advise him to change the section...
Plzz Dont play with words to insulting others.. and behave like friends...

[Rahim]

I am clueless how has he insulted the member ? I am at a loss here.
Betruger, you are behaving like an over-protected parent

[Quiz_Master]

Originally Posted by Betruger

As u are a senior, you should advise him to change the section...
Plzz Dont play with words to insulting others.. and behave like friends...

HOW COME you think filled-void insulted him?

His answer was clear.
Stop acting like thread poster's dad...
And remember asking the right question in right section is IMP...

[Sathish]

Hello friends..
As we wont see in person.. plzzzzz forget our arguments...

we will focus on threads...

[NucleusKore]

Originally Posted by CadCrazy

Its Ubuntu LOL. Yes Ubuntu is easiest linux distro as many say.

I would differ, OpenSuSE is still easier as in easy=GUI driven.

Originally Posted by toofan_nainital

A strange question come to my mind that the people using linux thanks team digit for the ever version of Linux OS they provide.
1. Do you people change ur OS every month?
2. If you do so, you have to formate the hard-drive each time. Means reinstalling all ur application and tweaks again and again.?
3. Don't u fed up of doing so? Why not to stick to one OS? for at least a year or So.

Distros are updated every six months to a year, each has it's own life cycle. Now as long as the company is giving you security patches you are under no compulsion to upgrade. For example, Open SuSE 10.3 is quite good even now, so I would not compulsorily recommend users to upgrade to OpenSuSE 11.0, until such time comes that Novell stops support for 10.3.
On the other hand, I find Ubuntu 8.04 far better than it's earlier three predecessors, and so I am using that now. Also this release is a Long Term Support (LTS) release which means Canonical, the company, will support it with updates for three years. To make a long story short, if you install Ubuntu 8.04 today you have no headaches for quite some time.
Ubuntu is far lighter on the system resources than SuSE, but uses command line for a few tasks. OpenSuSE is almost completely GUI driven with an option to use command line if you so require. See this post
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/tutorials/91305-how-configure-pppoe-broadband-internet-connection-opensuse-11-0-a-post871189.html

Now the only reason why I did not write one for Ubuntu is that I found these too cumbersome
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ADSLPPPoE
http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-instal...lient-rp-pppoe
I tried the roaring penguin pppoe dialer, it roared alright but I couldn't browse :S

Now you decide

[FilledVoid]

Hello friends..
As we wont see in person.. plzzzzz forget our arguments...

we will focus on threads...

You could have thought of that when you started to post in here in the first place. Since you have taken the time to portay me as some FOSS terrorist let me do the honors and delete all of my posts from this thread.

[Dark Star]

Mandriva for newbie, Ubuntu for entusiast , OpenSUSE for High End.. Arch for G33ks

[Sathish]

Originally Posted by FilledVoid

You could have thought of that when you started to post in here in the first place. Since you have taken the time to portay me as some FOSS terrorist let me do the honors and delete all of my posts from this thread.

oh...
plz forget everything..
we will meet in new thread as friends..

[adi007]

Use knoppix...
Yup i am right..use it u will never forget it...AFAIK it releases new version only after one year and yes it is good and stable

Mandriva is also good...i still remember it was my first linux distro which played mp3 files...(i was n00b then(even now i am ) didn't knew why multimedia files are not playable in many distro's )

Sabayon linux is also like Opensuse
BTW Ubuntu Ultimate Edition is also nice
MEPIS is too Ok..

Lol i think i suggested a lot of distros but i love trying all the distro's

UPDATE: I forgot to suggest my all time favorite
PC Linux OS

[toofan]

FilleVoid,
it seems my simple questions have just hit(unintentionally) your some insecurities. I never said that anything wrong about Linux. I just pointed that why people thanks team digit for every Linux they provide. It is not possible for anyone to just keep installing and uninstalling OS. If you do so then when do you get time to do your real activities for which you have buyed you machine. I hope its just not for testing the OS.
One need to have one fixed OS to work with. that is what I meant in that post.
I want to use linux. I had installed it also but what i found is that it take a lot of time in booting. and for applications you have to search nd search. that may be because I am not used to using Linux.
Every month there are numbers of updated versions. How can one decide ( a newbie) which one is good.
Answers to some other questions.

1.How can one be bored of using an operating system. This question is only applicable to those who don't have some work to do on computer.Only he can be bored of same things every time. OS is for completing ur jobs in less time with great ease.
2. If any one know how to use windows he knows how to tackle with viruses. inspite of anti viruses and etc there are many ways to disinfect your infected computer. Thats why I have only once in 5 years reinstalled my XP and still it runs at a blazing speed.

Rest issues will be cleared soon as I and you all get time.

Thanks for ur support and suggestions members.

Vimal Joshi
Nainital

[Rahim]

NucleusKore has clarified that you dont need to upgrade if you dont want to.
If you have a separate /home partition then installing new Linux distro is a breeze and it preserves all your settings and i dont have to download many appz as distros comes pre-packed with them!!!!

[FilledVoid]

it seems my simple questions have just hit(unintentionally) your some insecurities

Lol my insecurities. If thats what you believe then whatever floats your boat. I have little time to quarrel with the likes of you.

1.How can one be bored of using an operating system. This question is only applicable to those who don't have some work to do on computer.Only he can be bored of same things every time. OS is for completing ur jobs in less time with great ease.
2. If any one know how to use windows he knows how to tackle with viruses. inspite of anti viruses and etc there are many ways to disinfect your infected computer. Thats why I have only once in 5 years reinstalled my XP and still it runs at a blazing speed.

Can no one still see that he is still trying to compare Linux with Windows all over again? Personally I'm quite sick and tired of this. No one here is going to argue with you over proving that Windows is better than Linux or vice versa.

Anyway to be frank I only find your questions flamebait which some of the others seem to entertain. If you have a sincere Linux doubt ask it and stop querying why you want to install it over Windows XP.

[NucleusKore]

Originally Posted by rahimveron

NucleusKore has clarified that you dont need to upgrade if you dont want to.
If you have a separate /home partition then installing new Linux distro is a breeze and it preserves all your settings and i dont have to download many appz as distros comes pre-packed with them!!!!

+1 for a separate home partition. You can use it with any distro even if you switch.

Originally Posted by FilledVoid

Can no one still see that he is still trying to compare Linux with Windows all over again? Personally I'm quite sick and tired of this. No one here is going to argue with you over proving that Windows is better than Linux or vice versa.

I really don't blame him I ALWAYS used to compare Linux with XP when I first tried to make the switch. It took me quite some time (more than a year) to realize that Linux is just different in most respects, and that one has to just accept this.

Let's leave everything at this, appears to have been some misunderstanding among members here. As for you, Betruger, if you have a problem with any members' posts/language just PM a moderator. Don't say it upfront, it makes matters worse. If the moderator(s) do not take any action there can be only one of two possibilities:
1. Everything's fine
2. There's somethign wrong with your perception

[iMav]

Originally Posted by NucleusKore

+1 for a separate home partition. You can use it with any distro even if you switch.

Could you explain this part in a simpler manner. Thank you.