Inspiron
Jun 5 2005, 05:18 PM
| | Hey guys...
I wanna try linux but they seems to difficult and so different from Windows...
Any one knows of any distributions that looks like Windows...?
Not just in terms of the taskbar, but also the file explorer and other linux programs... |
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Clarke
Jun 5 2005, 07:28 PM
Bah seeing as how im around i can suggest getting knoppix , which doesnt need to be installed onto harddrive it is booted from cd. ~ Clarke
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no9t9
Jun 5 2005, 08:28 PM
You can try Lindows (or Linspire). It is a windows like interface. But, personally I think that distro is very slow and has too much junk in it. The good thing about it is that you just pop in the CD and pretty much hit install and everything is done for you.
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xboxrulz
Jun 6 2005, 02:44 AM
here are all the distros that are easy. From easiest to hardest: Linspire, Mandrake SuSE, Mandriva, Fedora Core xboxrulz
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Inspiron
Jun 7 2005, 05:29 AM
I've been trying to download Linspire 5.0 and I noticed in other websites about the coupon code discount thing... How can I get a couple code for Linspire 5.0 ? How about Linspire 4.5 ? What's your review on it ?
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orsale
Jun 7 2005, 10:11 PM
try xnadros it windows like operating system, byt you must pay for use, also you can download only one CD to try, byr once again for full version 3 Cd-s you must pay. the official site is www.xandros.com. thrust me on this one that xandros is most windows like operating system
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xboxrulz
Jun 7 2005, 10:33 PM
Linspire is great for work and multimedia then choose Linspire. Actually it's C-N-R service is a bit overcharged because you also must pay to download free software thru it. Xandros on the other hand doesn't have any advantages than Linspire. The distribution I recommend and suggest for power users or gamers to use is SuSE for stability, ease of use and optimal freedom to do anything. I don't really recommend Mandriva (formerly Mandrake) because it's ridiculed with bugs. Fedora Core is an experimental distribution, it's good for work and server but definitely not unstable and it's not gamer friendly because of such bugs. That's my review on the distros. xboxrulz
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varunone
Jun 8 2005, 12:54 AM
I think Xandos is much better. Better features and good support. Specially since ull be paying go for xandos. Otherwise try mandrake ... its now exactly windows but can come close and everything installs on its own like in windows ... no mounting or graphic card problems ... Sorry now they r called Mandriva Check out www.mandriva.com Cheers
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The are only a few things you need to know when trying linux. 1) Filesystem structure and hierarchy. 2) Similar apps to windows. There is a list of 'similar' applications to make you more easy to use. This is the list. And to understand the filesystem, I recomend to see 'The Linux filesystem explained'. Cheers.
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Inspiron
Jun 8 2005, 05:15 PM
Thanks for all the replies... I've just tried Linspire 4.5 on VMWare... It took me sometime to install VMware, and also installing Linspire on the emulated harddrive by VMware... After installing, the startup of Linspire just hang there and the scroll-lock and number-lock key LEDs on my keyboard kept flashing... I removed the emulated drive and redo the whole procedure thinking it might be something foreign that disturbs the installation, but the same thing happens... The startup of Linspire stops when a message states : Kernel Panic : Attempt to kill initAny dudes know what's happening? Here's a video of it that I've captured : http://www.inspiron.trap17.com/linspire.wmv
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baffo
Jun 20 2005, 06:52 AM
Could be, but if you're new to linux Mandriva is the easyest way to learn how to use linux and then you can go to other distributions. If you go like first to let's say Gentoo or Debian I'm not shure if someone who don't know anything about linux and how to make something in linux will know even how to install it and then how to use it.
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xboxrulz
Jun 19 2005, 03:31 AM
I still don't suggest Mandriva because it's really really one of the most bugged up Linux distribution I've ever seen. xboxrulz
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baffo
Jun 17 2005, 07:56 AM
The easyest version of the linux is mandrake or mandriva, and you can personalize the desktop that it would look like that you are running windows on it. With linux and the KDE environment (also with GNOME and others-but this two are most developed and used) you can personalize your desktop and all the operating system as you wish. I suggest you to try Mandriva LE 2005 (that is the newest version of Mandrake linux avaliable now) You can download it from their website (you have to pay a little fee I guess) or find a mirror which provides free download (it's open source so it's a legal download), or you can buy a linux magazine with this version of linux included. Good luck!
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xboxrulz
Jun 12 2005, 03:11 AM
Lycoris? It's worst than Linspire! I still say, if you want a "real" Linux system without features cutted down, go for SuSE, Fedora or Ubuntu. xboxrulz
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candicej
Jun 12 2005, 02:55 AM
A kernel panic is usually due to a hardware issue. With my experience with Linux that has been the issue. What is your system specs? This where Knoppix usually comes in handy, or any live cd. This helps to check to see if Linux and your hardware is compatible. Linspire, from what I have heard is pretty descent, but you tend to have to pay for a lot of stuff that seems like bloat. However, they do have an easier way of installing software from their click -n -run wharehouse. Another good diistro, which I used a few years ago when I was a newbie was Lycoris, www.lycoris.org. Their forums are good for a lot of Linux help as well. Anyway, if you could, list your hardeware specs here and we can see if we can see what is up.
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