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What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?
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I am a relatively a newbie when it comes to Linux and would like to know the best Linux Operating System/Distribution for a Linux Virgin like myself. is there a version i can download and install d...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Billy Dunn Nov 12.

Help with Ubuntu

I have a problem starting Ubuntu up on my computer. When i start it up it just stops on the start up bar and does not goes anywhere else, like it freezes up, what can I do.

Started Oct 28

Installing Ubuntu

Hi Guys I need your help. I have just installed Ubuntu recently to co-exist with Windows XP, when I boot up Ubuntu it just stops on the bar, and does not start up, what can I do, do I have to reins...

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Billy Dunn replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

You can download a copy of gburner and it will burn the iso for you. It does a good job on burning CDs and DVDs

November 11

michael replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

ubuntu first because it is easy to use, is the most popular and you can use wubi to install it so you don't have to partition your drive.

November 11

Jorge replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

I recommend either Ubuntu, or Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu). If you want to run it in windows, download and install virtual box, and install it in a virtual machine before you take the full plunge. Good luck!

November 11

medinamatt replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Ok, if you don't want to burn a CD, use Wubi. Install it like another Windows app, and it will put Ubuntu into a dual boot with Windows, and you can choose between the two on startup. Also, if you decide Ubuntu isn't for you, you can uninstall it ...

November 11

Orlowiz replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Ubuntu... shipit.ubuntu.com or just download...

November 11

RadioGeek replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

I cut my teeth on Ubuntu and think it is great for beginners. It also allows you to learn what you need to learn to migrate to something like Debian, later on.

November 11

Matthew Palulis replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Use a program called PowerISO, burns just about any ISO,DAA,Bin files

November 11

Matthew Palulis replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Not all the time, you can install any Linux version from a Flash Drive, I've done it and works all the time, so there is no need to Burn a CD/DVD to install.

November 11

Matthew Palulis replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Well for me, I've tried just about all of them, and they all seem to be pretty kool. so for my best Linux i have 2 i use, 1. PCLinuxOS, 2. SuSe 3. Ubuntu with KDE They both work great and at least 50-70% of all windows programs run in them, as lon...

November 11

Paul Tomczyk replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

You don't need to burn. Just use a mounting tool like Daemon Tools!

November 11

nork replied to Kevin Tucker's discussion 'What is the best Linux Operating System for a newbie, is there one I install directly to my computer?'

Speaking of Adobe, not flash, but just adobe reader. There is a great program that takes the place of adobe reader, does all that adobe reader does, but faster, and does even more than adobe reader does. Its called "foxit". Its totally free as wel...

November 10