What linux based operating system should I get?

[the_lol]

I'm internested in reformatting my laptop with a linux based OS. I'm thinking of getting Ubuntu and then installing it on a virutal pc and checking it out.
Anyways, what linux based os should I get? Never tried it.
inb4 mac os

 

[the_lol]

I still need help. I am hopeless. I looked at some of the Linux Distrubutions (or whatever they are caled) and I still don't know what to pick.

 

[Relapse]

Just dual boot ubuntu or boot it to a flash drive so you can test it and see if you like it. I only ever use Linux but i still have windows 7 on dual boot in case i need it for something

 

[Inxy]

I hated Linux Ubuntu 10. Get a 64bit if you have more then 3.4GB of RAM

 

[the_lol]

I'm thinking of a dual boot as well.
Ubuntu is on the top of my list but I want to make sure that I'm getting the "best" one for me.

 

[Mind Of Logic]

I run a dual boot with Ubuntu 10.04 and Windows 7.

 

[Relapse]

I'm thinking of a dual boot as well.
Ubuntu is on the top of my list but I want to make sure that I'm getting the "best" one for me.

If its your first time definitely use ubuntu to learn all the stuff and for some reason you want to switch to another distro you will know some of the basics.

 

[x04a]

If you actually want to LEARN linux, I suggest Arch Linux.

If you want a nice desktop environment, I suggest Linux Mint.

 

[the_lol]

One of my irl friends suggested Mint. It looked kinda bad lol.

Anyways..
What is the real diffrence between the distributions?

 

[x04a]

One of my irl friends suggested Mint. It looked kinda bad lol.

Anyways..
What is the real diffrence between the distributions?

Here is a great question
Why are you installing linux?

 

[the_lol]

I've honestly got no idea. I just wanted to. ;P

 

[x04a]

I heavily suggest you do not install it then. You will not like it. (Most likely)

Mint or Ubuntu are definitely the best choices to go with if you are looking for a nice desktop... You will not be able to run most games without heavy configuration.

(Runescape runs fine.)

 

[the_lol]

Well, I'm going to download Ubuntu and then use VM Box to test it out. WMGL.

 

[Chewbaka]

Well, I'm going to download Ubuntu and then use VM Box to test it out. WMGL.

Ubuntu is just fucking awesome thats all I got to say. I got to mess around with it in my computer class.

 

[Bmthrules]

Ubuntu.

 

[Europe]

I used nothing but Ubuntu for over a year at one point. I'd say that you should just go with it. I'd definitely recommend it over Mint.

x04a, can I ask why you first used any Linux distro? I first used it because my step-dad inquired me to, no other honest reason. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience it gave me.

 

[DoPi]

Have you used any Linux based operating systems before?
If not don't go and format your pc and get a new OS and fuck yourself over.

Just use Wubi to dual boot, it's the same exact thing.

 

[the_lol]

I finished downloading the ubuntu software thing, planning to install on vm tonight.

 

[Chewbaka]

I finished downloading the ubuntu software thing, planning to install on vm tonight.

You will love it. Just the look and feel of it is so much better than any other OS.

 

[the_lol]

You will love it. Just the look and feel of it is so much better than any other OS.

That was one of the reasons I wanted to get ubuntu.