Six Top Linux Distributions
You want distros, you got 'em. In fact, you've got more than you can possibly handle. Ultimately, you'll stick with only one, but while you're figuring out which one that is you have nothing to lose.
Ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com): Our recommendation for beginners, this extremely popular distro has a default GNOME front end, installs quickly and easily and comes with reliable partitioning software. It's also available as Kubuntu if you prefer working in KDE. Available as a single-CD installation.
Mandriva (www.mandriva.com):
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Linux is hot again. In fact, there's never been a better time for Microsoft Windows users to give Linux a whirl.
The OS is more usable than ever, easier to install, and more compatible with PC hardware. It still helps to be somewhat tech-savvy to get the most out of Linux, but that's no longer a major requirement.
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Articles like this are good, however...
Its nice to see articles like this on mainstream media sites like Fox news, its just a shame, the distros listed, are what you might call the "Brand name" Distros. ubuntu, yes a great desktop distro, however there are others out there, possibly better for the average joe..
Mint springs to mind..
Fedora and Suse have Gnome/KDE this a desktop distro alone doesn't make.. they do make some of the best servers i've used, Desktop Linux, which is really what this article is about, is a different set of requirements.. Extended distros like
I agree Freespire and Mandriva are two great desktop linux OS's but lets look a bit further..
Mint
PCLinuxOS
SimplyMepis
KateOS
Are all far better examples of Desktop Linux designed for the new recruit.. Remember, the aim here is presentation, which will win the user over, THEN they will try Suse, Fedora, Gentoo etc, and find a disto they like..
Make it easy and they WILL come.
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