Which linux version should I install? - GoFuckYourself.com

Theo · 02-05-2005, 02:41 PM

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

thanks

Babaganoosh · 02-05-2005, 02:43 PM

Definitely Redhat.

Manowar · 02-05-2005, 02:44 PM

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

Jace · 02-05-2005, 02:45 PM

debian

02-05-2005, 02:46 PM

be a man and get OSX

SinSational · 02-05-2005, 02:47 PM

SUSE is pretty friendly right out of the box.

Theo · 02-05-2005, 02:54 PM

fedora seems good start

4 CD's damn

maddox · 02-05-2005, 02:55 PM

of course redhat, it supports most of the modern devices

AkiraSS · 02-05-2005, 03:00 PM

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

xsivforce · 02-05-2005, 03:02 PM

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

Theo · 02-05-2005, 03:07 PM

yes, first

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

xsivforce · 02-05-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

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 · 02-05-2005, 03:13 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 03:17 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

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 · 02-05-2005, 03:22 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 03:25 PM

My vote goes to Debian.

FrankWhite · 02-05-2005, 03:27 PM

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

Theo · 02-05-2005, 03:30 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 04:36 PM

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

pudcat · 02-05-2005, 05:27 PM

Debian

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

Dirty F · 02-05-2005, 05:29 PM

Why would you do that?

Theo · 02-05-2005, 05:44 PM

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

Dirty F · 02-05-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

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 · 02-05-2005, 05:54 PM

Fedora Core 2.

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

Theo · 02-05-2005, 05:55 PM

thanks

Equinox gives me a month till i quit lol

fris · 02-05-2005, 05:59 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 06:36 PM

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 · 02-05-2005, 07:04 PM

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

02-05-2005, 02:41 PM	#1
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Which linux version should I install? I need one that has good graphics platform and it's compatible with most devices thanks

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02-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#16
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	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) __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

02-05-2005, 02:44 PM	#3
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	Fedora is pretty good for 3D and ease of use, redhat is pretty good too.

02-05-2005, 02:45 PM	#4
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	debian

02-05-2005, 02:46 PM	#5
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	be a man and get OSX

02-05-2005, 02:54 PM	#7
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	fedora seems good start 4 CD's damn

02-05-2005, 02:55 PM	#8
maddox Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 648	of course redhat, it supports most of the modern devices

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AkiraSS Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ICQ: 17630227 Posts: 2,988	Debian!! Libranet 2.8.1 is debian based distro! I have it, it rocks

02-05-2005, 03:07 PM	#11
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	yes, first well almost,i installed suse some years ago but didnt spend any time on it.

02-05-2005, 03:13 PM	#13
frankfortuna Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,504	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.

02-05-2005, 03:17 PM	#14
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	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

02-05-2005, 03:25 PM	#17
swedguy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,981	My vote goes to Debian.

02-05-2005, 03:27 PM	#18
FrankWhite Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nyc Posts: 3,540	i would suggest freebsd, but if you must go with linux install Gentoo

02-05-2005, 03:30 PM	#19
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	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.

02-05-2005, 04:36 PM	#20
Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	I like Slackware myself, OSX would be better as a graphics/ design platform (FreeBSD + ease of use + photoshop & dreamweaver natively).

02-05-2005, 05:27 PM	#21
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02-05-2005, 05:29 PM	#22
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Why would you do that?

02-05-2005, 05:44 PM	#23
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Basically for learning and as a change from the boring XP. I wouldn't mind higher security and a faster environment.

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02-05-2005, 05:55 PM	#26
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	thanks Equinox gives me a month till i quit lol

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chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	I agree Linspire for home use or mac if you can afford mac, but mac is actually freebsd if it matters.