Linux Newbe

[drvajra]

For someone who has never used Linux, what will be the simplest version to get started and from where can it be downloaded? Is there a website which gives step by step instructions to install the software?
Thanks for the help.

[tsehou]

If you want you can install mandriva (http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/en/downloads) and try this installation guide.

http://www.mandrake.tips.4.free.fr/installmdv2006.html

Another good easy distribution is ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/)

But one of the first things I suggest you to do is know how to install Windows XP from a CD and you got half the things figured out.

[drvajra]

Thank you Tsehou.

Vajra


If you want you can install mandriva (http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/en/downloads) and try this installation guide.

http://www.mandrake.tips.4.free.fr/installmdv2006.html

Another good easy distribution is ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/)

But one of the first things I suggest you to do is know how to install Windows XP from a CD and you got half the things figured out.

[ssadams]

i would also suggest a total backup of all your data files and settings just incase.........

[jinxed05]

hi also try fedora ,you download it from distrowatch website. distrowatch has alot of linux versions for newbies and experts.

[Digiital]

I would say Mandriva, but if your willing to pay then Linspire.

[Deb]

Xandros is along the same lines as linspire, they have a free torrent version for download. http://www.xandros.com/products/home/desktopoc/dsk_oc_download.html

[drvajra]

A big thank you to all of you!

Vajra

[Steve]

give knoppix live a try. fits on a cd and is a bootable linux os, great for messing around and learning the ropes, also good for system recovery.

when you want a fully functional os, id go with fedora or suse.

[jinxed05]

distrowatch has alot of linux versions that are newbie friendly like fedora ,ubuntu.