what linux distor to use

[julekule]

hi, i wanna try and switch to linux for a few weeks on my pc. but the proplem is that there is too many to chose from. the only linux distro i have used before is ubuntu and that was on a secondary pc.

[AMICLG]

For any everyday OS I'd checkout Mint which is based on Ubuntu minus all the useless crap.

[Jeroen1322]

Maybe Mint

[Sheldon_King]

hi, i wanna try and switch to linux for a few weeks on my pc. but the proplem is that there is too many to chose from. the only linux distro i have used before is ubuntu and that was on a secondary pc.

If you have experience with ubuntu, use ubuntu, or debian. 

 

Really, its 6 of one. Fedora is highly regarded, as is ubuntu, and mint. Stick with those for now. (or Lubuntu or Xubuntu, both of which are Ubuntu)

[Enderman]

Mint for sure

[Hans Christian | Teri]

I would definitely go with Mint as well.

[julekule]

what version of mint

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

 

Mint for sure

 

Maybe Mint

 

For any everyday OS I'd checkout Mint which is based on Ubuntu minus all the useless crap.

[Prothetik]

Mint is disgusting. I'd recommend ElementaryOS (Ubuntu based), Xubuntu (Ubuntu Based), or Crunchbang (Debian based)

[Enderman]

what version of mint

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

64 bit

Then choose whether you like cinnamon or mate better.

Just the 'cinnamon' or 'mate' is what you should choose. Not the OEM or 'no codecs' versions.

[NaftaLord]

Ubuntu based distros are good to start with, good support as most problems are common

even if you dont use unity desktop.

 

Mint is a good starting distro, they have cinnamon,mate,xfce,kde desktop environments

but cinnamon and mate are the standard dekstops.

 

Other good ubuntu based distros are

Xubuntu - xfce desktop

Kubuntu - kde desktop

Lubuntu - lxde desktop good for older hardware.

ElementaryOS