Quest for a new OS

[vfrex]

So now that my new system is built, my goal is to make a (nearly) complete shift over to Linux (or freeBSD). My first attempt was on OpenSUSE, and I am pretty disappointed. I mean, aside from the fact that I needed 4-5 install CD's, I'm unable to get an IP address out of the gate. I could mess around and get it working, but I don't really want to. It is time to try something else.

If I had to take a guess, I will probably end up back at Ubuntu. I think I'll test the waters before I do. So what's next?

[Das Capitolin]

So now that my new system is built, my goal is to make a (nearly) complete shift over to Linux (or freeBSD). My first attempt was on OpenSUSE, and I am pretty disappointed. I mean, aside from the fact that I needed 4-5 install CD's, I'm unable to get an IP address out of the gate. I could mess around and get it working, but I don't really want to. It is time to try something else.

If I had to take a guess, I will probably end up back at Ubuntu. I think I'll test the waters before I do. So what's next?

I only have experience with Ubuntu... so guess what I picked.

[Kougar]

Well, after reading Rob's account of his time with Ubuntu, it would seem like a good choice for ya. According to him the networking took care of itself, and it only uses a single DVD instead of a bunch of CDs. :)

[vfrex]

Ubuntu is nice, but I've used it before. I was hoping to diversify a bit. Maybe not this time :twisted:

[werty316]

Since I never used linux/unix and only heard of FreeBSD and Federa Core. Why not give them all a run.

[Kougar]

Ubuntu is nice, but I've used it before. I was hoping to diversify a bit. Maybe not this time :twisted:

Well you can give Knoppix a try, it also uses just one disc and does not even need to be installed on the machine you want to use it on. They've finally released an update to the year old distro, so Knoppix 5 is now out.

[vfrex]

I've used a few live CD's, including Knoppix, a Free-BSD based, Ubuntu, and DSL.

edit> I should also note, I've used FreeBSD before. Edit again> I've also used Debian before, and Redhat9, and RHEL.

[Kougar]

Well then you've gotten around... I don't think you'll easily find anything that out-does Ubuntu. I think we both know Red Hat 9 is out of the question... ;) Knoppix may have a chance, since it's been a year since they did any chances to the OS. I expect that year saw a good deal of catching up and improvements, but I haven't looked to find out.

[Miles]

Ubuntu and SuSe 10.1 are number 1 & 2 in that order as far as Linux Distros go. SuSe isn't free and Ubuntu is, you make the decision :mrgreen: I'm running Ubuntu 6.06 on one of my rigs and it's freaking awesome, I even was easily able to configure my X800XL to run on Linux, and I'm not what you might call a Linux Guru, strictly a Noob with that OS.

I like it almost as well as Windows XP and it's a hell of lot more secure. If you could game with more choices and do the type of reviews I do with Linux it would be my primary OS!

[GIBSON]

I've heard a lot of good things about fedora core, tried it out myself and I have to say it's pretty decent. (works well with all of my hardware too!)

[Kougar]

I could suggest Linspire... :mrgreen:

Ubuntu and SuSe 10.1 are number 1 & 2 in that order as far as Linux Distros go. SuSe isn't free and Ubuntu is, you make the decision :mrgreen: I'm running Ubuntu 6.06 on one of my rigs and it's freaking awesome, I even was easily able to configure my X800XL to run on Linux, and I'm not what you might call a Linux Guru, strictly a Noob with that OS.

I like it almost as well as Windows XP and it's a hell of lot more secure. If you could game with more choices and do the type of reviews I do with Linux it would be my primary OS!

Okay, I apologize if this takes the thread off course, but does Ubuntu or any other Linux distros support Virtualization, and support it well I might add?

[Rob]

Well, after reading Rob's account of his time with Ubuntu, it would seem like a good choice for ya. According to him the networking took care of itself, and it only uses a single DVD instead of a bunch of CDs. :)

Yep, you can use either one CD or one DVD to install K/X/Ubuntu. Pretty nice! I haven't used my Kubuntu PC much as of late since I've been busy with summer school. But I hope to get back into it soon. I've pretty much got everything working as it does on my WinXP system...not too bad for a total Linux newbie.

[ToXic_WaSTe]

tried knoppix and i never could get it to boot on my own computer, but worked for a friend of mine, and he said it was great... And he's pretty skilled, but i was just as a travel os.

[vfrex]

SuSe isn't free

http://en.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org

[Kougar]

Toxic, what sort of computer was it if I may ask? I got Knoppix to boot on an old Pentium, after I looked up the command line info since the GPU was to weak to handle the GUI, so I'd have to wonder what you tried it on... ;)

http://en.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org

vFrex, there is a free SUSE, and one you can buy as well. Mostly you are just buying technical support and the extra software, manuals, and other extras...

Will Novell continue to sell consumer-oriented SUSE Linux in retail shops?

Yes. One of the objectives of the openSUSE project is to make SUSE Linux easily available to anyone. Although many SUSE Linux users may download the software from the project Web site or from mirrored sites around the world, other SUSE Linux users will prefer to have a physical copy of the product. Working with Novell, the openSUSE project will continue to create a fully packaged retail edition of the distribution that will be available in retail shops and online stores worldwide. The retail edition includes installable media, printed manuals and several additional commercial software programs as well as limited technical support. The availability of a retail edition with support options sets SUSE Linux apart from any other community-based Linux distribution.

[vfrex]

That may well be, but suse is still free ;)

[vfrex]

Ok, after sleeping on it, I've decided on Ubuntu. I remember a couple of years ago when I would mention it on a forum and nobody would know what I was talking about. Now it carries that bittersweet feeling, where it is everybody's favorite, but that should be good. Documentation is becoming more and more plentiful, and that probably won't stop with all the momentum it has.

Now to choose my WM/Desktop Environment.


edit> Ugh, same issue. Can't get an IP.

[ToXic_WaSTe]

Toxic, what sort of computer was it if I may ask? I got Knoppix to boot on an old Pentium, after I looked up the command line info since the GPU was to weak to handle the GUI, so I'd have to wonder what you tried it on... ;)


A p4 2,6 ghz with 2gb ram, raedon 9800pro 128mb,