HX1 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Building back my VM's... I installed Ubuntu 10... Then I went to check out some themes, icons for it.. I actually have a ton downloaded, but still seem to have an issue between what I want, and the actual engine being used; ( yes issues and errors on some installations with other engines ).. as I am actually noob to Linux machines.. being that I used only the boot CD for years.. I went to check out Linux Mint... downloaded the FluxBox and the Gnome Full version.. noticed many more things ( UI and Programs ) available by default..and was about to download the 3GB Fedora.. and I started to wonder about other versions of Linux.. like Redhat.. Debian.. for instance.. and I have run Mandriva but have yet to install.. Like I did with Mint..Currently have..Ubuntu - installed in VMMandriva - Disc, ISOMint - Discs, ISOsBackTrack4 - Disc onlyWhat I am wondering... ( without burning up the wires downloading OSes for days ) as I eventually plan on doing an installation of a full OS... eventually.. and would like to basically have the 'Windows 7 Ultimate' of Linux systems.. and hopefully knowing me you can make recommendation which are going to suit some of my objectives..1. What version would you recommend?Based on:Customization - is a must ...System FeaturesUsabilitySecurityCompatibilityServer capabilityLinuxNoob Friendly - Not dumbed-up.. but something I will be able to use now and later on.. without changing direction midstream and starting overCurrently supported and actively maintained... Stable Full Releases2. What versions have you used in the past or are currently using?3. What would you recommend on VM vs. Native Installation?I would like to get some input to help me make a decision amongst all of the choices of builds and OSes I have found... I really don't know many of the differences between, nor am I sure about the full-blown capability of them.. While some may be geared for normal use.. I also need something that is dynamic enough to expand and do what I do on Windows... Hopefully this can help in the future as well... or even open topic of discussion on Linux.. used in both VM and native installations.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Building back my VM's... I installed Ubuntu 10... Then I went to check out some themes, icons for it.. I actually have a ton downloaded, but still seem to have an issue between what I want, and the actual engine being used; ( yes issues and errors on some installations with other engines ).. as I am actually noob to Linux machines.. being that I used only the boot CD for years.. I went to check out Linux Mint... downloaded the FluxBox and the Gnome Full version.. noticed many more things ( UI and Programs ) available by default..and was about to download the 3GB Fedora.. and I started to wonder about other versions of Linux.. like Redhat.. Debian.. for instance.. and I have run Mandriva but have yet to install.. Like I did with Mint..Currently have..Ubuntu - installed in VMMandriva - Disc, ISOMint - Discs, ISOsBackTrack4 - Disc onlyWhat I am wondering... ( without burning up the wires downloading OSes for days ) as I eventually plan on doing an installation of a full OS... eventually.. and would like to basically have the 'Windows 7 Ultimate' of Linux systems.. and hopefully knowing me you can make recommendation which are going to suit some of my objectives..1. What version would you recommend?Based on:Customization - is a must ...System FeaturesUsabilitySecurityCompatibilityServer capabilityLinuxNoob Friendly - Not dumbed-up.. but something I will be able to use now and later on.. without changing direction midstream and starting overCurrently supported and actively maintained... Stable Full Releases2. What versions have you used in the past or are currently using?3. What would you recommend on VM vs. Native Installation?I would like to get some input to help me make a decision amongst all of the choices of builds and OSes I have found... I really don't know many of the differences between, nor am I sure about the full-blown capability of them.. While some may be geared for normal use.. I also need something that is dynamic enough to expand and do what I do on Windows... Hopefully this can help in the future as well... or even open topic of discussion on Linux.. used in both VM and native installations..Love mint, its my go to/main distro but try the following lightweight distro's. Really fun....Puppy LinuxSlitazSalixOS(Based off slackware)ArchLinuxSlackwareDSL(Damn Small Linux)Antix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioActive Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Try easier to use distros (not versions) and don't use Gnome (such as Ubuntu) since you're a Windows user, get KDE since it's much easier (such as Kubuntu).I suggest PCLinuxOS, OpenSUSE, or even Kubuntu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 30, 2010 Administrator Share Posted September 30, 2010 I've installed Kubuntu and it's fully customizable, Ubuntu keeps customization at a limit. Not Kubuntu. Also as mentioned, it's quite easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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