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Couling:
I'm currently a windows user (don't shoot me  ;)  ) but I'm looking to make the big switch over to something better.  My only problem is that I don't know where to start.  ie: I was thinking of using Linux, but when I looked there where so many versions of it  :confused:  .

Can someone please give me an idea of which version of Linux is best.  And (if there are any) point out some of the major issues that I will have to address, eg: are hardware drivers normally fairly easy to find for Linux?

Thanks very much for your time   :cool:

rtgwbmsr:

quote:Originally posted by Couling:
I'm currently a windows user (don't shoot me   ;)   ) but I'm looking to make the big switch over to something better.  My only problem is that I don't know where to start.  ie: I was thinking of using Linux, but when I looked there where so many versions of it   :confused:   .

Can someone please give me an idea of which version of Linux is best.  And (if there are any) point out some of the major issues that I will have to address, eg: are hardware drivers normally fairly easy to find for Linux?

Thanks very much for your time    :cool:  
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Plenty of resources to help you:

-<Before you install>-

To decide which distro to use, and some discussion of issues:
http://forum.fuckmicrosoft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=13&t=000057

If you want to try Linux without modifying your computer in any way:
http://www.belg88.com/faqman/index.php?op=view&t=73

To download the install disks when you decide:
www.linuxiso.org

-<After you install>-
Installing programs:
http://www.belg88.com/faqman/index.php?op=view&t=4

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.belg88.com/faqman/index.php?op=cat&c=2

Some fun when you are done with it all:
http://www.belg88.com/faqman/index.php?op=view&t=69

If you have any further questions, we're here.

mattymanx:
Cool thanks Muffin Man!

I was just about to ask the exact same thing as Couling.  :D

Doogee:
tisk tisk X11 for using gods name in vain (ie void main)

mattymanx:
The english version is gone but thanks anyways.  :(

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