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(Solved) - Linux flavor?

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Mike1030
Posts: 1021

Hi there,

Which would flavor of Linux would you smart geekers recommend, which is a bit user friendly?

Some time back tried Ubuntu 8.10 ............

Thanks.

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Superevil
Superevil
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Linux Mint would probably be your best bet. It's very user friendly.

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StringJunky
StringJunky
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Agree with Superevil, Mint is your best bet out-of-the-box but Ubuntu does have a more frequented forum for problems you may have.

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vistamike
vistamike
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http://zorin-os.com/

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Mike1030
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Thanks Mike. Which Zorin would you recommend ....Free, Premium or Merchandise?

Of the Free http://zorin-os.com/free.html Core or Lite?

Can it be installed with Win XP?

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Mike1030
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Will it be compatible with http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_V.....28400.html ?

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vistamike
vistamike
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Morning Mike.
I downloaded the Ultimate version which is fully loaded and saved time updating packages for my tower. The cost was only €10 donation (£8.90).
Have not tried it dual boot with XP but it was fine with win 7 on my laptop which is the 'core' version.
The only difference is the amount software already bundled.
I do like it, effortless and has a very 'windows' feel.

Mike

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Mike1030
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Thanks again Mike for your very detailed reply which I appreciate big time.

Kind Regards!

Mike.

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Mike1030
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Mike what are the differences between Zorin OS Free & Zorin OS 5.2 Ultimate?

Thanks.

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vistamike
vistamike
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Morning Mike, here are the flavours available;

http://zorin-os.com/premium.html

Firstly, Ultimate came with all I could ever need in one bundle, secondly, it was through sheer laziness rather than installing more software later.

Mike

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Mike1030
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Thanks Mike for sharing your opinions. I understand, at times it happens..........

Regards!

Mike.

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Mike1030
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Mike Zorin ultimate is awesome.

I wanna replace XP with it, only 1 OS.....how should I create partitions, sizes, etc........size of HDD is 320 GB.....forgot little Linux I new......sdas etc kindly suggest?

Thanks again.

Mike

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Xhi
Xhi
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Since this topic has been marked solved you may want to start a new topic with this new question.

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Mike1030
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As you say Xhi.........you are the boss.......I agree & apologize!

Regards!

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Xhi
Xhi
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No apology necessary.

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