[GRLUG] New member looking for install.

[Benjamin Flanders]

I totally agree with the Ubuntu suggestion solely on the fact that
there are so many people using it, if something could/does go wrong,
you are a google search away from a fix because someone out there had
the issue before you and placed it out on the webs.

My one suggestion though, if you want to play around and learn more
about linux in general, would be to leave a part of your harddrive
unpartitioned so you can install and play with other distros easily in
the future.


On 10/10/07, Jeff Nyman <nymanium at gmail.com> wrote:
> I got cable so updates are no problem, I did some looking around and ubuntu
> sounds like a good choice. I'll let you know if I do need one mailed, seems
> like I can use my brothers computer tomorrow, though it'll be a bit of a
> drive.
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> On 10/10/07, Michael Mol <mikemol at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Sounds like the precursor to a "Which is best" flamewar. :-)
> >
> > As a beginner, I'd suggest you try Ubuntu.  It has the advantage of a
> > good combination of usability and community support. As in, if you
> > want to know how to do something in Ubuntu, chances are that a forum
> > somewhere has already answered your question.
> >
> > As for getting a copy I could physically mail you one; meeting people
> > face-to-face is somewhat difficult for me.
> >
> > A question: What kind/speed is your Internet connection? A new version
> > of Ubuntu comes out next week, and your system would update over your
> > Internet connection, if possible.  If you've got at least DSL, you
> > shouldn't have any problem with the update.
> >
> > On 10/10/07, Jeff Nyman <nymanium at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi just found this website, so just a quick hello to all before getting
> to a
> > > request. My windows based pc got a corrupted install and my discs are
> long
> > > gone and I know no one with a disk I can use to repair, so I've decided
> to
> > > switch to a linux os since I've been considering it a while. But I was
> > > wondering which one is the best for a starter, and if possible if I
> could
> > > get a copy of it from someone since I'm without convenient access to a
> cd
> > > burner. Thanks.
> > >
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