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The 'Easiest' OS
lukasfoz:
Ive experimented with non-windows OSs before but have always encountered problems, mainly due to the fact I mad my PC myself and its not store made which would probably make hardware configuration easier. Anyway at the moment I dont really have time to fully learn the use of linux/UNIX but would love to try a non-windows OS. Which one would present the least problems and ease of use,regardless of features? Thank you
insomnia:
quote:Originally posted by Lukey:
Ive experimented with non-windows OSs before but have always encountered problems, mainly due to the fact I mad my PC myself and its not store made which would probably make hardware configuration easier. Anyway at the moment I dont really have time to fully learn the use of linux/UNIX but would love to try a non-windows OS. Which one would present the least problems and ease of use,regardless of features? Thank you
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Eh, that would be Linux...
Try Fedora Core 2
http://fedora.redhat.com/
or buy SuSE
http://www.suse.com/us/
If you have any problem with them, just ask.
bedouin:
Easiest? I believe this is what you're looking for. Yes you'll need to buy new hardware, but an eMac can be obtained for $749 with an educational discount. It doesn't hurt to check the refurbished deals on Apple's web site from time to time as well.
Places like MacMall and Mac Connection have been offering the previous generation G3 iBooks for $699, which is a reasonable price if you want to cut your teeth on OS X.
If Macs disappear I'll go back to Linux again -- until then I'm using OS X. I've never been as happy with any x86 machine as I have been my Macs. Shoot, I even have fun repairing some of my friends' Macs (whom I convinced to switch) because the problems are rarely anything that cannot be repaired in 5 minutes.
solarismka:
quote:Originally posted by Lukey:
Ive experimented with non-windows OSs before but have always encountered problems, mainly due to the fact I mad my PC myself and its not store made which would probably make hardware configuration easier. Anyway at the moment I dont really have time to fully learn the use of linux/UNIX but would love to try a non-windows OS. Which one would present the least problems and ease of use,regardless of features? Thank you
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It really depends. But after everything that is setup I find that any Linux system with the KDE UI is easier to use than that of even windows. I noticed that both FC2 (fedora core) and SuSE Linux as a great distro which comes with KDE
mobrien_12:
Why don't you try Knoppix?
BeOS might be good too but it's kindof dying.
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