Linux

[Anwar]

Hello all

 

I need help about Linux I want to use it so can anyone tell me the editions and difference please i just wanna use it give me their download links too.

[acooldozen]

Have a peek here to start..........

 

http://www.goosee.com/puppy/

[Anwar]

Ok tell me the best editions fo multitasking then

[Eldmannen]

When you talk about "edition" you probably mean "distribution".

Linux is a true multi-user and multi-tasking OS. So all distributions are good for multi-tasking.

 

Different distributions suit different people. There are some which are aimed to be easy to use, and some which are aimed for extensive security and some for simplicity, some for flexibility, etc.

 

You can read more about Linux on Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

 

You dont seem very familiar with Linux so you should probably try an easy-to-use distribution. Ubuntu Linux is probably a good choice.

 

http://www.ubuntu.com/

 

Knoppix, Red Hat, Debian, SUSE are other popular choices. Personally I prefer Slackware Linux.

 

If you get a LiveCD variant you can run it directly from the CD without installing it on the computer.

 

Linux provides great security, stability, flexibility and freedom. It gives you alot of control and choice.

[Eldmannen]

Linux can be downloaded in an .iso format then burned to a CD or you buy a Linux distribution from some stores or on the internet.

 

Ubuntu Linux even has a service that you can order a CD set that comes with Installation CD and the LiveCD from the internet, all for free without even pay the shipping. https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

Shipping can take some time though.

 

A good way to get a little familiar with Linux is to use a shell account, you ever done that?

[acooldozen]

Eldmannen....... Downloaded the .iso Puppy Linux file yesterday and burned it to a bootable CD. Really looks interesting, and will be some challenging fun for the near future. Puppy seems fairly simple and a good stepping stone to the full blown version. Please explain shell account????

[Eldmannen]

A shell account is when you have an account on another computer, then you can use telnet or SSH to remotely connect to the computer over the internet and access its command line and execute commands on the computer.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_account

[Anwar]

The fastest Linux is what and I dont have a burner!

[rridgely]

I have tried Unbuntu. It was pretty strait forward and the interface is pretty close to windows for the most part.(thats about all thats similar though)

 

Here is a link to a video tutorial on making a dual boot linux/windows.

http://digg.com/linux_unix/Ubuntu_Windows_..._Video_Tutorial

 

To be honest I think linux is a waste of time. I have always felt like it was a less developed buggy MAC OS. I'm considering buying a mini at the moment(as soon as they ship with P4s in them).

[Anwar]

What kind of software this Linux has? e.g Calculator disk defragmenter etc.

[JohnDemolition]

depends. KDE comes with a few pieces of software such as a pdf reader, office, games, and pretty much other stuff. not sure about GNOME though cause i've never used it.