Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Which is the most popular Linux to download?

Q. I want to download linux to my pc. Which is the best and most popular version to use?

A. To begin with I recommend looking at a LiveCD.

There are two worth taking an immediate look at being Linux Mint 6 and Ubuntu 9.04

Linux is now in a position of offering a viable alternative to proprietary platforms and more than capable of offering a full desktop experience.

Install or RUN IT LIVE !

Linux Mint 6 Release notes
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_felicia.php
Ubuntu 9.04 Release notes
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyJackalope/TechnicalOverview

Linux Mint 6 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31
Ubuntu 9.04 Download
http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/


If you like either of them

Linux Mint 6 installation tutorial
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia
Ubuntu 8.10 installation tutorial (also applies to Ubuntu 9.04)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.10

You download the ISO. image of either Linux Mint 6 or Ubuntu 9.04 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint 6 and Ubuntu 9.04 can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.

Screenshot of my custom LiveDVD of Mint 6 running Beryl 0.2.1
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/Linux_Ubuntu_geek/?action=view&current=Screenshot-1.png
Screenshot of my custom LiveDVD of Ubuntu 9.04 running Beryl 0.2.1
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/Linux_Ubuntu_geek/?action=view&current=Screenshot.png

Remember you can RUN IT LIVE !

LUg.

How do I go about installing windows after linux is already on my hard drive?
Q. I recently installed mandriva linux on my laptop but I realized I'm going to need to put windows back on the computer to play a couple of games I can't get to work with wine. Whats the process for installing a dual boot of linux and windows with linux already being installed?

A. How to dual boot Linux and Windows XP (Linux installed first)
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm

The above tutorial relates to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and XP however it may be useful nonetheless.


LUg.

I am new to Ubuntu Linux where should I start?
Q. I installed an old copy of ubuntu linux 6 and I am fairly new to it. I would like to know where to find programs for ubuntu, how to install them, how to troubleshoot some minor problems (such as getting the Internet to work) etc. Is there a good website for this sort of stuff?

A. Ubuntu 6.10 is no longer supported. You can get it up and running with a little extra work but why make it hard for yourself.

Take a look at Linux Mint 5 (Main Edition) its easy to install easy to use and has much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.

Linux Mint 5 Release notes
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_elyssa.php

Linux Mint 5 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=25

Linux Mint 5 installation tutorial
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-5-elyssa-r1

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 5 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint 5 can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.

An alternative release of Ubuntu worth looking at is 8.04.2 http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04/ The installation tutorial I have supplied above also applies to Ubuntu 8.04.2

There is a wealth of help and documentation from the Ubuntu Community and much of it applies to Linux Mint as well https://help.ubuntu.com/community

Coming soon is the AWESOME Ubuntu 9.04 which I am currently testing.

NOTE : Avoid Ubuntu 8.10 as it is utterly dreadful and this will be made abundantly clear upon the release of Ubuntu 9.04


LUg.



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