HX1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So I am wondering what the most robust distribution of LINUX would be at this point.I am thinking of using this in VirtualBox and maybe possibly as well in an installation on my system.I have used Ubuntu in the past.. However again as I look through the distros I get a little lost.. There are builds ranging from Ultimate, to replacements for BackTrack.. then DSL.. the list goes on.. Server versions..So looking for suggestions and recommendations for use in this area. Looking for something that is a well rounded installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 depends on what are going to use it forDESKTOP Workstation or NETWORK SERVERafter you've made your decision, go to distrowatch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanveer Jony Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 i use kubuntu for web development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I use Kali linux on a Nexus 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212eta Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Top Ten Distributions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhagrid Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Your query is not as simple as it is stated.To answer it, you must 1st determine what Teodz1984 said;I also add that after years of trying different distros myself I suggest the following for you:- Determine a base OS family (Debian, RedHat, Suse, etc...);- See which DE most suits your tastes (Gnome, XFCE, LXDE, etc...)- Refine your search via Distrowatch based upon those parameters as well as which other stuff you'd rather have pre-installed.My personal preferences are these (in case you wish to know):Ubuntu LTS - then I manually remove excess apps that I will never use - add in the 'restricted extras' - install LXDE - VMWare Player and other apps which I prefer as well as their dependencies.This way I get the 'classic' look that I favour as well as having the most stable possible base for running ween-doze in a VM along with its apps that I still use in that OS.Best Wishes for a Happy Linux Journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 You guys might also want to take a serious look at the following 2 Linux topics — all the very best:— Who like to have a linux section in nsaneforums ? Best Linux OS for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 That acyully seems to be the trouble indeed... Finding a base.. Debian.. so..As I remember Debian required everything installed manually.. Redhat was Server related.. and Suse.. last i knew of it was built for gaming..BUT.. I cannot be sure.. You see I have only ran from disk and done a coupe of installs.. I need something that I can start as something basic and learn more extensively as I go forward.. Would be nice to be able to have something I can customize to my liking as well..My Idea would be Debian.. and work from there.. I am guessing.. it seems there is a lot of distros out there but documentation on elementary subjects like which base to go from is a little lean... but I am still looking... Hopefully input would be great in determining from experienced users.. I know what is ahead installing packages and modules is not the only thing I face as well as the command interface.. and learning to extend and maybe even create a build capable of what most Windows installations include including serving a website out of it.. or using it in much the same way.. All purpose.. Within reason I do know that a Redhat distro maybe the way to go for something comparable to Windows Server 2012 R2..( and just so you know I am planning OS X Yosemite and El Capitan as well )Debian then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakihara73 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yes.... for me GO Debian ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhagrid Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 HX1, ease of use & loads of easy to reach support - this is why I chose Ubuntu for desktop use.Debian can be considered the rock upon which Ubuntu is built.(from here=> http://www.ubuntu.com/about/about-ubuntu/ubuntu-and-debian ) As to software, Ubuntu Software Center is there by default and I also use Synaptic Package Manager.Dependencies are handled very well by both.These are only a small portion of the ways it can be done though.You can also directly install .DEB files - other archives, and via the terminal.(An older guide that is still very helpful, here:http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware ) Customization in Ubuntu is also very well supported.I think the important detail is simply to jump on it and start using it because most of what you learn will apply in some manner to any distro, and it is easy enough to have several distros in the same PC on the same drive;I have done as many as 5 or 6 on the same drive many times just to check them all out for myself.The only real advice I offer to you is this:Jump right in - you'll do fine !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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