What is the best type of Linux OS to use?

From my understanding there are several operating systems that run on the Linux platform. Which is the best one?



(I know a lot about computers but Linux is not my area of expertise. I am planning on a getting a new computer and possibly dual booting if I get some info about Linux.)What is the best type of Linux OS to use?
There is no "best" linux.

That is like asking what is the best car. Best for speed? gas mileage? handling? durability? appearance? price? No one car is best in all categories. No one linux is best in all categories. You have to decide how you are going to use it and try to get a good one in that category. Some linux distros excel as servers, others as database handling, or using scientific data, programing development, multimedia, speed of processing, security, etc.

You can use the drop down box and find linux distros that fit different categories. Even among desktop distros there are a lot of "speciality" versions that emphasize security, speed, multimedia, home theater, ease of use, stability, compiling all programs, etc. No one desktop distro is best at all of them.

If you are new to linus your best course would be to start with one that is easy to install and use. Linux is very different from windows and you have to learn some new terminology and ways to do things with linux. After you are comfortable with that you can try some other more specialized distros that meet your needs.

ubuntu or Linux Mint are good to start with but then if you want stability (debian) or security (selinux) or if you want to be able to compile all your programs (gentoo), or if you want to use it for a home theater (mythtv), or become a hacker (backtrack)

Have funWhat is the best type of Linux OS to use?
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 9 Download

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The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)

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Linux Mint 9 User Guide Download pdf.

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



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 9 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive





LUg.What is the best type of Linux OS to use?
Ubuntu Linux is the "Top Dog" of the Linux Operating System. www.ubuntu.com



Check it out and I guarantee you will fall in love with it and it works great with Windows!







Good Luck and Enjoy!