Linux Distributions

Karim · 08-28-2006, 08:59 PM

Which Linux distribution do you use?

jbmagic · 08-28-2006, 09:03 PM

Gentoo is the best.

hukarez · 08-28-2006, 09:42 PM

Debian.

primelord · 08-28-2006, 10:04 PM

Gentoo should be on that list.

Karim · 08-29-2006, 03:55 AM

Gentoo seems to be more bleeding edge than Debian and has a more customizable (i.e., difficult) installation process. Once everything is set up, it seems to be faster than Debian. I'm leaning toward Debian since I'd like to get up and running ASAP with minimal hassles.

Emiliano · 08-29-2006, 04:58 AM

Personally, I use Mandrake, but I'm not a Linux expert, at all. I just have it in a 10 GB partition on my HD, in case Windows dies... Some of my friends, who are "hardcore" Linux users, always say that Debian is the best. Obviously, it's not for the average user.

I also use, especially to recover data on other people's PCs, live versions like Knoppix (best live IMO) and Ubuntu.

rjolley · 08-29-2006, 08:50 AM

Gentoo user here. Switched over 3 years ago after a friend recommended it.

Used RedHat before that, but I found that I'd started compiling all of my packages and had started creating rpms from them. Also, it was a pain to get the dependencies for some of them. Gentoo solved both of those problems, so I'm happy with it.

Coffee Warlord · 08-29-2006, 09:42 AM

Slackware!

DanGarion · 08-29-2006, 11:31 AM

I'm a little surprised you didn't include Ubuntu, since it's pretty popular.

Router Help · 08-29-2006, 11:34 AM

Ubuntu, which is basically a more friendly Debian.

DanGarion · 08-31-2006, 02:54 PM

http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT5816278551.html Article regarding most popular distributions.

chinaski · 08-31-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Router Help

Ubuntu, which is basically a more friendly Debian.

much agreed. If youre looking for a linux desktop, Ubuntu or kUbuntu (my pref, the KDE version) are the cream of the crop. If you want a linux server, Debian all the way.

finkenst · 08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

slackware, suse, debian, red hat.

SackAttack · 08-31-2006, 08:22 PM

Where's the option for "Linux is a tool of pinko commies"?

Lonnie · 08-31-2006, 11:29 PM

I "use" Redhat the most at work, but I like Ubuntu for personal use.

Karim · 09-01-2006, 11:24 PM

I'm running Ubuntu. I was impressed by the ease of installation. On the very first attempt, it correctly identified all of my hardware and network settings. After a few clicks of the mouse to confirm my language, keyboard and time zone, everything installed automatically, including finding the partition I reserved for it. I spent four hours with Gentoo without success but Ubuntu only took about 20-30 minutes to install.

View Poll Results: Which Linux distribution do you use?
Red Hat	5	17.24%
Debian	7	24.14%
Slackware	1	3.45%
Mandrake	1	3.45%
Fedora	3	10.34%
Suse	3	10.34%
Other	9	31.03%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

08-28-2006, 09:42 PM	#3
hukarez College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA	Debian. __________________ ...what we have here is a man who looks like Tarzan, but fights like Jane! My VG collection \| Xbox 360 Gamertag: ManThol \| PS3 Network ID: hukarez Doce Pares International - San Diego Council Filipino Martial Arts Digest tweet tweet twitter

08-29-2006, 03:55 AM	#5
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Gentoo seems to be more bleeding edge than Debian and has a more customizable (i.e., difficult) installation process. Once everything is set up, it seems to be faster than Debian. I'm leaning toward Debian since I'd like to get up and running ASAP with minimal hassles. Last edited by Karim : 08-29-2006 at 04:16 AM.

08-29-2006, 04:58 AM	#6
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Personally, I use Mandrake, but I'm not a Linux expert, at all. I just have it in a 10 GB partition on my HD, in case Windows dies... Some of my friends, who are "hardcore" Linux users, always say that Debian is the best. Obviously, it's not for the average user. I also use, especially to recover data on other people's PCs, live versions like Knoppix (best live IMO) and Ubuntu. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

08-29-2006, 11:31 AM	#9
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	I'm a little surprised you didn't include Ubuntu, since it's pretty popular. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

08-28-2006, 09:03 PM	#2
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Gentoo is the best.

08-28-2006, 10:04 PM	#4
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Gentoo should be on that list.

08-29-2006, 08:50 AM	#7
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Gentoo user here. Switched over 3 years ago after a friend recommended it. Used RedHat before that, but I found that I'd started compiling all of my packages and had started creating rpms from them. Also, it was a pain to get the dependencies for some of them. Gentoo solved both of those problems, so I'm happy with it.

08-29-2006, 09:42 AM	#8
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Slackware!

08-29-2006, 11:34 AM	#10
Router Help Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ferndale, MI now in Chicago, IL	Ubuntu, which is basically a more friendly Debian.

08-31-2006, 02:54 PM	#11
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT5816278551.html Article regarding most popular distributions. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

08-31-2006, 08:22 PM	#14
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Where's the option for "Linux is a tool of pinko commies"?

08-31-2006, 11:29 PM	#15
Lonnie High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlothian, TX	I "use" Redhat the most at work, but I like Ubuntu for personal use. __________________ Lonnie

09-01-2006, 11:24 PM	#16
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	I'm running Ubuntu. I was impressed by the ease of installation. On the very first attempt, it correctly identified all of my hardware and network settings. After a few clicks of the mouse to confirm my language, keyboard and time zone, everything installed automatically, including finding the partition I reserved for it. I spent four hours with Gentoo without success but Ubuntu only took about 20-30 minutes to install.

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