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DFMEI2K10
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Post subject: Which version or type of Linux is best for a New User?
 Posted: Apr 24, 2010 - 04:46 PM
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Joined: Apr 24, 2010
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I am new to Linux and I desire and probably need to learn about Linux to stay competitive in the job market. I am not a programmer by any stretch. I have taken a lot of CISCO networking classes as I haven taken the MCSE Windows NT certification classes, but I never obtained any certifications. However I have earned a BSIE i.e., Industrial Engineering Technology and minor in Electronics Engineering Technology.
I have been using OpenOffice for about two-(2) years and still learning more about it. I recently purchased a few magazines about Linux, but I don't want to get caught in the viscious spiral of information overload.
Does anyone have advice on a good benchmark to start with Linux for a home PC user? |
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Post subject: Home PC Linux
Posted: Apr 26, 2010 - 10:00 AM
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If you just want to smoothly start your experience with Linux, I'd advise Linux Mint and Ubuntu Desktop.
I think these are the best distributions to make the fist step into Linux world, especially when you have a wide knowledge of Windows systems.
Ubuntu have strong community (so you can resolve your any problem promptly) and huge repositories. It's the most popular distro now.
Linux Mint offers great functionality just out of the box - many codecs and drivers included. Sure, you can have them on Ubuntu, but you have to "push some buttons" first.
Sonny
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