What is the best Linux operating system to use if you are getting started?

I am a Computer Science student looking into developing a stronger Linux background. I plan to buy a new harddrive and install a partition to it.

Ubuntu is highly regarded as a starter edition. they even have a "live cd" you can burn so you can try before you make any changes to your system.

Just download the .iso file, burn it to a cd, and then boot to it. No changes are made until you run the "Install" file on the desktop. Everything else seems to be fully functional.

4 Responses

  1. simon y Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 3:47 pm

    Try Ubuntu;

    http://www.ubuntu.com/
    References :

  2. JohnCub Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 3:48 pm

    Ubuntu is highly regarded as a starter edition. they even have a "live cd" you can burn so you can try before you make any changes to your system.

    Just download the .iso file, burn it to a cd, and then boot to it. No changes are made until you run the "Install" file on the desktop. Everything else seems to be fully functional.
    References :
    http://www.ubuntu.com/

  3. alcavy609 Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 4:38 pm

    Nothing is better than Puppy Linux. Its small (about 80 megs) and downolads quickly.
    References :

  4. PanchoH Says:
    February 1st, 2007 at 4:39 pm

    I can suggest u SuSe Linux, i tried to start some years ago with RedHat now known as Fedora, but i feel that SuSe Linux has more capabilities that are similar to Windows, as plug and play devices recognition (USB pens). Good luck!!!
    References :

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