Sunday, January 6, 2013

What is the most layman friendly linux version available?

Q. I would like to start using linux but i'm not a computer expert or anything. I'm not totally incompetent either. Is there a version available for me that i would actually be able to use successfully?
Thanks in advance
Francois

A. Ubuntu isn't for experts like that other poster says. In fact Linux mint is based off of the exact same branch of linux that ubuntu is based on. They are both Debian Linux w/ alot of user and gui customizations for end users.
Ubuntu 10.10 is GREAT!!! It found my pci wireless card and it streams to my xbox 360, I can use the files from my windows 7 partition, and see all my windows network shares.
Here is a link to a screen capture video of my ubuntu 10.10 desktop..
The desktop recorder makes it look a little glitchy and when I try to record the 3d stuff it messes up the recorder, but the real desktop experience is wonderful and smooth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DgJmsWDpI

Which Linux version is best for a computer with 500MB of RAM and a 140GB hard drive?
Q. I'm planning on installing this on a older, about 5 years old, computer. It has a processor of 2.8GHz if it helps any.

A. Those are fairly decent specs. however you may want to consider adding a little more RAM to make it 1 gig

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44

The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

Linux Mint 8 User Guide Download pdf.
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_helena.php

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive


LUg.

Is there a Linux version of jailbreak downloads for idevices?
Q. I have both Windows and Linux. I like Linux better so I want to see if theres anything from the Linux side to download jailbreak software to my iPad. Thanks.

A. http://greenpois0n.com/downloads/




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