Which linux version should I install?

[Theo]

I need one that has good graphics platform and it's compatible with most devices






thanks

[Babaganoosh]

Definitely Redhat.

[Manowar]

Fedora is pretty good for 3D and ease of use, redhat is pretty good too.

[Jace]

debian

[X37375787]

be a man and get OSX

[SinSational]

SUSE is pretty friendly right out of the box.

[Theo]

fedora seems good start

4 CD's damn

[maddox]

of course redhat, it supports most of the modern devices

[AkiraSS]

Debian!!
Libranet 2.8.1 is debian based distro! I have it, it rocks

[xsivforce]

Is it your first Linux distro? If so, use Mandrake or Redhat, they are easy for noobs. Otherwise, Free BSD.

[Theo]

yes, first

well almost,i installed suse some years ago but didnt spend any time on it.

[xsivforce]

yes, first

well almost,i installed suse some years ago but didnt spend any time on it.

Then I would suggest Mandrake. It has an easy setup and use. Redhat would be my secong suggestion for you. Some of the other distros mentioned (Debian, SuSe, etc.) are a little more for advanced users.

[frankfortuna]

We run Debian 3.0/3.1 and Redhat ES 3.1 in our production environment and both are very stable. I can't speak to their graphical capabilities though.

[Theo]

thanks guys,i decided to start with red hat since their site has a big number of tutorials and guides. With some reading shouldn't be that hard

[xsivforce]

thanks guys,i decided to start with red hat since their site has a big number of tutorials and guides. With some reading shouldn't be that hard

Good choice. Once you get in the swing of things you can then have a look at Debian, SuSe or a BSD.

[borked]

Like vladimir said - OSX all the way.
Failing that FreeBSD for rock solid OS. For ease of use, go with RedHat/Fedora (Redhat is no longer supported -> taken on by Fedora)

[swedguy]

My vote goes to Debian.

[FrankWhite]

i would suggest freebsd, but if you must go with linux install Gentoo

[Theo]

Borked, just noticed it; so Fedora. If things go well i'll switch everything to linux. Shame I don't have any experience on it.

[Rorschach]

I like Slackware myself, OSX would be better as a graphics/ design platform (FreeBSD + ease of use + photoshop & dreamweaver natively).

[pudcat]

Debian

I'd recommend staying away from an rpm based distro...

[Dirty F]

Why would you do that?

[Theo]

Basically for learning and as a change from the boring XP. I wouldn't mind higher security and a faster environment.

[Dirty F]

Basically for learning and as a change from the boring XP. I wouldn't mind higher security and a faster environment.

Hrm.

Well have fun then.

[calmlikeabomb]

Fedora Core 2.

I bought a book called Red Hat Fedora 2 Unleashed. Linux is cool.

[Theo]

thanks

Equinox gives me a month till i quit lol

[fris]

we ran debian at our old work, very good package manager, dselect. havent tried fedora or gentoo. i am strictly bsd person. redhat out of the box is asking for a knightmare. it was about 15 exploitable holes. so it wouldnt even be safe to put it on the net on the default install. slackware is more a bsd type feel to it the way the files re laid out. a lot of people like slack. up to you.

[TheJimmy]

if you want a dogshit simple linux desktop type thing, and don't feel like becoming the ultimate install guru...spend a couple bucks on either linspire.com or xandros.com's versions...

I have the linspire (was lindows.com at the time, version 4) and it was a BREEZE to install...tons of shit is already setup for you, it's just basically a commercialized version of debian + kde...

xandros is what I'm going to try next as it has already built in a copy of either wine or some other app that allows linux to run a few windows progs...

[chaze]

I agree Linspire for home use or mac if you can afford mac, but mac is actually freebsd if it matters.