Xandros 3

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:54 am

ok, been toying with the idea of linux for a while, tried Fedora wasn't to noob friendly for a desktop. So I started to look for something a little easier to get into the linux world.

well got xandros 3 business desktop. couldnt have went in easier, drop the disk in, reboot did the express install, about 45 min later ding done.

Then I loaded up the xtras, one is a nice little crossover program that lets me use my windows office (if I wanted) but it comes with star office. but also lets me install my Photoshop.

As soon as I dig out my spare modem I'll get it hooked to the net and I'm sure that will be just as easy as the rest that I have done so far.

so if you are looking to try the linux world might be worth a look to you.

dryicerx · Post by **dryicerx** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:51 pm

Ive heard Ubantu is also another great starter Linux (althought I don't really agree with the idea of having no root user, while it still does have sudo). Nice to see more people exploring other operating systems other than windows. Fedora core 4 and Slackware personally.

Nobahar · Post by **Nobahar** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:37 pm

I'll have to second that, xandros is probably my favorite distro- next to knoppix.

Post by **Illuminati** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:08 am

I've heard ubuntu is breaking records for gaining the most noob linux users. I think that will be the next one I try.

I tried Xandros, but it was too stripped down for me (may not have had the business edition) after being used to installing full Fedora Core.

infinitevalence · Post by **infinitevalence** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:00 pm

I tried Ubantu and i have to say it felt very slow, easy set up and looked good, just to slow for me.

Post by **Apoptosis** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:16 pm

slower than Windows XP?

infinitevalence · Post by **infinitevalence** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 5:39 pm

It was on the system i installed it on.

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:16 am

I looked at knoppix at first but xandros looked like it would do better for me.

the xandros seems to move ok, I'm running it on an old hp machine. p2 450, 192mb ram. thought about seening how it would do folding but not to sure if it is fast enough to get the WU done in the time limit...

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:57 am

dryicerx wrote:Ive heard Ubantu is also another great starter Linux (althought I don't really agree with the idea of having no root user, while it still does have sudo). Nice to see more people exploring other operating systems other than windows. Fedora core 4 and Slackware personally.

Ubuntu is designed to be accessable for EVERYONE...
If all you want is a desktop pc for basic use - then ubuntu is the way to go

The only problem is that it's based on Debian... Debian can be a little tricky to configure.. It uses mostly command line progs to config and setup
BUT ubuntu have taken care of MOST of that for you already

I personally don't like xandros, not great software support, unless you want to work with source files...

I use SUSE Linux.... Has loads of software suppprt (RPM based), if you want you can use command line, but also has YAST (SuSe's control panel).. Yast is BRILLIANT! - you can easily config anything from a webserver, router, firewall, vpn, network connection, install software and update you pc... It is very easy to use and even gives you easy to understand guides!
Slackware is about the most UNIX like of all Linux distros,stay away from it unless you want to learn or already know your command line! (it has no easy to use gui for configuration)

I suggest everyone to start using Linux, if even just to dual boot with xp.... Linux ->the way of the future! -> everything from a handheld device to a full enterprise server now uses some sort of Linux.. M$ is in real troubble with Linux and their new ideas about copyright protection etc...

my 2cent