There have been way too many of these threads lately, and somehow nobody wants to ask the question in one common thread; so here is one.

Distro Home Page
Debian
Fedora
Gentoo
Knoppix
Lycoris
Mandrake
Mandriva
SlackWare
SUSE
Trustix Secure
TurboLinux
Ubuntu

Download links
Redhat 1.0 to 9.0

Additional info
Threads like which linux to choose and related stuff will be merged into this pinned thread.

Cheers

This post has been edited by kons: Nov 1 2006, 07:31 PM

Unix Base distro
FreeBSD
OpenBSD
NetBSD


List of Linux Live CDs

This post has been edited by IwAp: Sep 29 2004, 02:13 PM

On a side note, Theo De Raadt of the OpenBSD project will be arriving on the 1st of October for the HITB SecConf04 which will be running from October 4th to 7th at the Westin, KL.

The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux.

a usefull table for Linux Newbies.


edit for link update

This post has been edited by IwAp: Jan 30 2007, 04:18 AM

distrowatch.com for reviews of the major distros

I know some of you might be annoyed with this but I'd like to buy a book on Red Hat Linux... What's the latest Red Hat + Fedora version release?

Any book you guys can recommend for beginners? SAMs or etc?

i'm kinda non-linux user but interested to use one.... it'll be great if someone write a simple intro. yes i know its available on certain sites eg, distrowatch.com but it'll great if we can share info too.. =) hehhe

Slackware+Dropline GNOME

http://www.slackware.org
http://www.dropline.net

http://www.linuxiso.org/
a place to download linux distro

I've been using Xandros Desktop Standard Edition for quite sometime.

http://www.xandros.com/

the cd is bundled with PC Authority MAG ... so it's free.

but you can also use it by downloading the Open Circulation by using Bittorrent at here (free) : http://www.xandros.com/products/home/deskt...c_download.html

if you are located inside malaysia and wants a fast download, go to www.asiaosc.org. I downloaded Mandrake 10 from there. Quite fast...Well..at least faster than the other mirrors.

as a newbie in UNIX-based system, am i advisible to use FreeBSD? or i'll just stick with newbie driven distro such as mandrake and SUSE? suggestion needed

actually i started off trying knoppix to see whether i like it or not... then i downloaded mandrake and still stuck in my hdd, haven't install yet. but i've tried suse 9.1 personal... not bad actually. simple to install too...

just to inform you guys that fedora core 3 already released
check the link in first post

Knoppix STD
PHLAK
Local Area Security

This post has been edited by APIITian: Nov 14 2004, 03:40 AM

Hello Linux Users out there!
Previously I've used SuSe 9.1 Pro, Kde3.2, later switched to the New
"Fedora Core 3" with Gnome 2.8 Desktop!
Here's my screenshot of my Linux Box (Fedora Core 3)(Gnome 2.8).

Linux Format Rating for "Gnome 2.8" *9/10*
"KDE 3.3" *8/10*

Thanks to Linux Format!
For Linux Users or Newbies you can subscribe the Linux Format Magazine
at www.linuxformat.co.uk

It's only RM 45 ...something it's wort it!

I am a die hard fan of Debian and Slackware. Ocassionly I still keep in touch with FreeBSD and Fedora Core. Any Debian fans out here.

yups, i'm a Debian fan too. although i don't contribute to it yet, i still evangelise it whenever possible

fbsd is easier for a lot of people who are used to DOS plus there's a really thick manual and it's free

Check this site :

http://sourceforge.net/projects/winik/

This distro make by local ppl.

Asian Open Source Center

Order A Free CD

This post has been edited by APIITian: Apr 2 2005, 04:08 AM

i'd join the league of linux.

suse here ..

Count me in! Been using it for quite some time, it was my main desktop OS until I got sucked into the dark side that is Mac OS X

Now i still run it on a spare box that is used mainly for Bittorrenting and side project development .. in the planning stages of a special project for LYN forumers!

Another Debian fan here. Been using it for ages.

I have downloaded and installed SUSE 9.1 Pro with KDE.
I have also downloaded Mandrake 10.1.
If anyone needs a copy, just march up to my place with a few blanks.

Just to keep up, I installed and tried Suse. Will try Mandrake next.

Anyone wants to log in to try Suse. More than happy to create some user accounts.

Sounds like a good idea!!.
People who are keen in having a look/try Linux, you can download VNC onto your windows machine. Use VNC to remote access and try Linux.

Its great to hear tht so many ppl r interested in Linux, I'm one of them infact I'm doing a project on Linux therefore may I know where can I find any online poll tht shows the popularity between the different type of linux used in the market nowadays so tht I can create my own graph for my project ... thx for the help ... ^^

I choose SuSe , better inteface and customization.

Another Debian fans here But I am currently using Knoppix modified version, I install Knoppix into my laptop and use apt-get update some of my package which follow Debian Sarge. Because I lazy to re-install my Debian Sarge thru network which spend me 3~ 4 hours to download.

hi ... linux noob here ..
tried previous distro b4 ( red hat, suse ) but somehow i deleted them after a few tries ... maybe due to unfamiliarity to install hardware drivers in linux environment .... now i wanna tried linux again and wanna know which distro is more user friendly and maybe closed to windows environment ?


note : im very noob in linux .. . hope this time i will like linux

This post has been edited by error: Feb 16 2005, 02:08 PM

Open Source Community Sdn Bhd

MyOSS Magazine

This post has been edited by APIITian: Apr 21 2005, 02:48 AM

i heard that debian & redhat is the most stabil distro.......(dunno right or not),but i recommend mandrake or redhat for new user because it is user-friendly......& use virtual pc or vmware to install linux on windows platform will be better

The World's first multi-session Linux live CD, Puppy.

http://www.goosee.com/puppy/multi-puppy.htm

Here we go...

RedHat Enterprise Linux 3
Fedora Core 3
Damn Small Linux
Knoppix

These are the main ones I'm using.

gentoo.. slackware.. fedora... knoppix... debian..

others... i don't use...

Hey there fellas. CentOS and Ubuntu are worth a try. I use gentoo

.. we're gonna have much less of those distro-picking threads from now, unless they are constructive.

Knoppix 3.8.1 is out
http://www.knoppix.net

gentoo or debian imo, tedious installation, enjoy the goodness of portage and apt-get later..

BTW, Mandrake is now Mandriva Linux.

Anyone ever used CentOS? I recently talked to a System Integrator and I was informed that CentOS is a 99% clone of Red Hat Server Enterprise. Anyone would like to help me clarify if this piece of information is true or a fake?

this is a pure newbie question. but since can't find anywhere in the forum, i'd like to ask, which distro/version is suitable for an old and slow machine? < 1.0ghz and 128mb ram. any recommendation for linux distro that will run at smoothly?

Hey there.
If you have a lot of patience, sure, we can run any of the distro above.
All the PC here at my site are running at the speed less than 1ghz and ram = 128 ghz, some of them are running FC3, some running Centos...
It is running quite smooth too.. I must say..

this is my linux that i install


FC 3 my office computer well for apache it's work fine

SLES 9staff computer look nice izzit like windows XP

Linspire live cd it took me 10 days download using that bittorent huh

i already try all but then i think for freebies better u guys using Suse 9.3 more friendly i did using mandriva also like linspire and what they say they want to merge with linspire yupp it's friendly also xandros i like the crossover office software very handy but then xandros that i'm used is demo version so some problem and bug for linspire good interface stable...

SLAX

the protable linux base on slackware. just copy the image file and boot from ur USB or optical drive.walla! a linux machine
zero configuration.

NOOB MUST TRY!

anyone use Lindows??it is combination of windows & Linus.....hope someone try it

what distro? so many? should i stick to FC? thanks

mitodna without blue

I tried:
1. Red Had Linux 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, 9.0 -> FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4
2. Gentoo
3. Slackware
4. Linspire
5. Ubuntu
6. SUSE Enterprise Server, Profesional 8.0, 9.0
7. Mandrake 8.0, 9.1, 10.0
8. TopologiLinux

Overall, i am now using Slackware

Why?
1. Simple
2. Stable and Reliabe
3. I can play MP3, watch MOVIES even in .WMV format
4. Recompile kernel easily
5. Easy software installation with simple tarball *.tgz
6. I can configure servers (TFTP, FTP, DHCP, FIREWALL, .... within minutes)
7. Good for software development.
8.Fast
9. Customizability
10. NTFS & FAT32 is enabled


What it sucks:
1. No PAM (they claim PAM to have some flaws)
2. No GRUB (LILO is only available)
3. Kernel 2.4.xx ? ( Why don't they use kernel 2.6.12.x straight? I have to compile it myself)
4. Why no Proxy Server package provided.

Solaris 10 Free for download: http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/get.jsp

M currently using ubuntu and satisfied with it.
Just wanted to share this small site where they help you choose waht's suitable for you.

http://www.google.com.my/url?sa=t&ct=res&c...6f-JZ24YO29zJQL

recommend newcomers try out liveCDs first (eg, gnoppix/ubuntu live for gnome desktops, knoppix/kanotix for kde, and elive for enlightment desktops), and make your way from there.


I see too many l33t wannabes trying to install debian from netinst without even knowing how to use the command line, much less get apt-get started...

I'm NLD (Novell Linux Desktop) user. Look nice ... but need to pay if want upgrade service pack

low hardware requirement is one of the best part of unix blood platform.

i run FC4 and RH9

This post has been edited by MadCentury: Sep 10 2005, 07:26 AM

no linux distro are perfect, i think most distro can't compete with commercial available os as it's just open source.

Commercial products is no close from perfect, thats why open source was born.

Anyway I'm still sticking with Slackware for 7 years - simplicity

just got ubuntu with super-G wifi and most of the power management features working on my laptop. also a hack for the widescreen. took me 2 days but now i'm not a linux n00b anymore lol.

hello, kinda noob here, but i just donwloaded FC-4 and im planning to install in on a 400mhz PC to make it a pure linux PC. got a few questions tho...

is 320MB RAM and 4GB harddisk enough to install and run the OS properly?? gonna plan to use it mainly for surfing and maybe running it as a home server.

wanna learn how to use the software as i heard its stable...thanks ya

i think that is more than enough unless you install all applications ..even now i'm still running FC2 on Pentium 3 192MB ram with 5GB of old hardisk. ...running on TWM env (almost 2 years already).

FrozenTech's LiveCD List: http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php
10 things to do with Linux live cd: http://www.tuxs.org/dolive.htm

This post has been edited by APIITian: Oct 8 2005, 04:20 AM

slackware is great for compiling source files.

yup CemtOS is enterprize linux, very good, just directly clone from RHEL the different is one for free another one need to pay.

friend, maybe you can check with your ISP or HSP that what system they used to provide service, expecially ISP. post back here the answers they give u, so we can know what commercial so called prefect software they used.

ohh did i smell UNIX?

for my desktop, i use mandriva 2006 and for my laptop, i use PClinuxOS.... both distros impressed my.... ... i've been using mandriva since mandrake 7.2 till now....

End of the day, Linux is Linux so whatever distro you're using all have pros and cons. The most notable pro of all, linux still run smooth on old moyang hardware

This post has been edited by tylux: Nov 23 2005, 12:14 PM

can i ask.. how to install windows + SUSE 9.3
i choose expert mode in pertition.
and .. wanna change that linux swap ??

Err. I don't really get you.
What do you mean?
You mean the size of the swap?
Or.. location of the swap?

Usually the size of the swap space is double the amount of RAM. But nowadays most of us have like 1GB of RAM so double the amount of RAM is not necessary anymore.

emm.. nvm..
i dun know la how to install in one partition

I'm not sure about Suse 9.3. But installation for Ubuntu + Windows is pretty easy. See the installation tutorial

This post has been edited by xenomorf: Feb 20 2006, 03:42 AM

I am currently using URL=http://www/pclinuxos.com]PClinuxOS[/URL]

I would say this is the best distro for Linux newbies. It just works right out of the box:
- firefox
- songs
- movies
- office suite
- bittorrrent, amule

It is a perfect windows replacement for me.

You can use the Live CD to install the distro on your computer.

I tried Ubuntu and PClinuxOS and I have to say PClinuxOS is a newbie friendly, the installation is easier than Windows, it worked out of the box except for DVD library which requires a bit of small effort to get it working thanks to Synaptic manager. I don't know about technical stuffs such as kernel, advantages of debian based distros and such, but I know that PClinuxOS just simply works. I greatly recommend this as windows replacement for newbies.

I used to be following RedHat since 6.x but when it moved to FC, the cycle was too fast to keep up with. It is ok if you are experimenting, but for companies maintaining linux servers, it is a tiresome job just to keep up.

Hence, ever since FC came up, CentOS seem to be my top choice in terms of compatibility and supportability. I must say, that I still prefer Linux over commercially available Sun Solaris and HP UX because I find that you can do more with Linux. Commercial *nix OS is good in terms of vendor support. If you need to run other commercial OS such as database like Oracle, Informix, etc, commercial *nix is still the best. Of couse it will cost a bomb and are generally not for home users.
FC seems to be too experimental for production use.

I'm also impressed with FreeBSD, quite superb in terms of speed. I'm using an old box with lousy hardware specs and FreeBSD seem to run quite well. But since I still like to stick to RPMs, I reverted back to CentOS. I still think it is easier to maintain.

for me:

aptget
debian
knopppix live cd
damn small linux usb-based

rpm
redhat fedora core

freebsd

for secure os;
openbsd

but there are always variants of *nix for everyone , and every specific requirement.

but i will be a debian follower ;

freedom;
knowledge is power

If interested, buy a 2nd hdd and try out more if got time. at least u don't have to regret...

Right now (at this moment) I'm trying the PCLinuxOS Live CD .... I should say this one should fairly easy to try. It's quite 'light' also. Even the Firefox load pages faster than Firefox in Windows.... the difference is noticable.

isit possible 2 let linux read or run window base software...like games ...
or with extension is .exe??

Yup, with emulation software such as wine, crossover office, cedega, etc.

This post has been edited by PCcrazy: May 29 2006, 06:31 AM

then i will be very very very lag rite?

Nope, it would run just as fast. But some software maybe a bit buggy.

any opinions on Novell Linux Desktop?

I've got a near-dead WIndows XP HDD, and a friend tossed me a NLD 9.0 DVD. Was thinking of jumping ship into Linux.

Any opinions? Or any other recommendations should LND is not up to it?

note: *never touched linux before*

i have download ubuntu linux live cd (.iso), then i burn it using nero and make it as bootable disk...but i cannot boot it using my laptop...why ha...my friend said there is diiferent way to make bootable cd for linux... can someone help me about this

Dont burn it as bootable cd.... just burn the image as normal. Coz if i not mistaken if u burn as bootable nero will add a certain file in there to make it bootable....

Correct me if im wrong. i nvr burn bootable disc before....

Last but not least pls DO read the documentation...... most linux distro got teach you one. Not sure abt ubuntu tho.....

This post has been edited by WhitE LighteR: Jul 16 2006, 06:53 PM

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=suse

You have to change the computer boot sequence in order to run the live CD.

This is how to do it.
Insert the live CD into your CD-ROM. Restart your computer, press and hold Del key. This will bring you to a blue screen setting page (eg. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utiliy). Go to Advanced BIOS Features, press Enter, go to Boot Sequence, 1st Boot Device, select CD-ROM. Press Esc, exit to the main page. Go to Save & Exit Setup. After computer restart, Ubuntu logo will appear.

This post has been edited by hiroshi: Jul 16 2006, 07:07 PM

Living the Ubuntu life over here... It was a surprisingly easy shift actually, for a linux newcomer (though I'm not technically PC illiterate myself)...

Smooth sailing most of the way on my semi-old-ish Fujitsu C2220 Laptop, and everything works well out of the box (except for my touchpad scroll)... But in terms of media playback, the things you'll need to install would kill if you don't have a fast and stable net connection... Feeling the heat right now, as I'm on an unstable free wifi hotspot...

Can't wait to get back to my Screamyx back home (even if its buggy, at least the DL speed's stable)... Or maybe even try the seemingly zealot generating PCLinuxOS afterwards - seems like fun, though I kinda prefer GNOME to KDE as default install...

Lets see how things work out...

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 26 2006, 12:32 AM

Open Darwin has stopped its development already.

http://www.opendarwin.org/en/news/shutdown.html

ultima linux is quite nice distro

Ubuntu baby here

which distro is best for replacing an office desktop ?
mainly for office documents and emailing only, also small and simple one...

does PClinuxOS support openoffice ?

can anybody tell me how 2 install software in fedora core 2.

get SUSE Linux 10.1...
it looks damn great, even hav d effects of Vista Aero minus d high
hardware requirements..tried it during PIKOM Software and Services showcase
at KL Convention Center last month

Dev desktop: Slackware 10.1 with custom-built 2.6.15 kernel and test 2.6 kernel support packages (too lazy to build and system test latest kernel), waiting for Slackware 11

Proxy server/firewall: RedHat 6.1 (cartman) with custom-built 2.2.22 kernel and a lot of custom packages

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Sep 7 2006, 10:42 AM

totally agree with u... i tried it yesterday... pretty nice.... but the hardware requirments

my fav distro is debian.

for surfing i use damn small linux run on virtualbox ....

This post has been edited by stealer: Jan 28 2007, 08:23 PM

I've been using centos for 3 years and really love it, but for security i prefer fbsd

I'll prefer use Core 5 right now.. But for security, i use NetBSD.

EasyUbuntu is an easy to use (duh!) script that gives the Ubuntu user the most commonly requested apps, codecs, and tweaks that are not found in the base distribution - all with a few clicks of your mouse.

EasyUbuntu is so easy to use in fact, that even your grandma could be playing encrypted dvds, streaming Windows Media, and sporting the latest Nvidia or Ati drivers in minutes! And yes, EasyUbuntu is GPL.

EasyUbuntu works on (X/K)ubuntu and on all the three architectures (x86, AMD64 and PPC).

http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/index.html

EasyUbuntu rocks my socks!

-double posted-
dont know why - norah jones

This post has been edited by ahtiven: Oct 8 2006, 07:53 PM

Hey dude, I am one of Debian fan...nice to meet ya....

Darth_ash, Why are you looking at Fedora Core 2?

They stopped working on that already, go work with Fedora Core 5 or 6. Also dont forget to read their website news before going further.

Then again, if you will offer me a working 256MB SDRAM (PC-133) I could tell you how its done and also maybe show it to you.

This post has been edited by tboxmy: Oct 23 2006, 01:33 AM

anyone please tell me which version of linux is the best and the system requirement?
please also include the download link if it is a freeware or open source!
thanks a lot!

google edy? if not, better u do 1st...

Dude, I don't think Linux is for you if you have to ask this question.

Perhaps you would want to try Ubuntu, a lot of people say its the easiest distro. I've tried Fedora and Opensuse, and I have to agree that Ubuntu is very easy to use.

Perhaps another option is Knoppix. This one runs off the cd, so you don't have to install anything on your hard disk. Very good for people who never used Linux but want to try it.

Like anetwork said, just Google for the names of the distro to get to the web page.