Which Linux is most like Windows?
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Ubuntu wins for its ease of use... There is Haiku OS for the brave kind....
Zen and the art of software maintenance : rm -rf * Maths is like love : a simple idea but it can get complicated.
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I would suggest Linux Mint.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
As a Windows guy, I like Arch; mostly because it taught me Linux. If your concern is users, though, the Desktop Manager is more of a concern than the distro. I've played with KDE, LXDE, and Gnome and find Gnome to be the best by a huge margin. Gnome actually feels like it isn't completely cobbled together, although sometimes it does drop the ball (the Chromium PIN screen on Gnome is wonky as hell!) Whichever version you pick, though, bear in mind the maintenance side of it. Ubuntu and Debian both have LTS options, which are the best bet for not having your system randomly break from patching.
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As a Windows guy, I like Arch; mostly because it taught me Linux. If your concern is users, though, the Desktop Manager is more of a concern than the distro. I've played with KDE, LXDE, and Gnome and find Gnome to be the best by a huge margin. Gnome actually feels like it isn't completely cobbled together, although sometimes it does drop the ball (the Chromium PIN screen on Gnome is wonky as hell!) Whichever version you pick, though, bear in mind the maintenance side of it. Ubuntu and Debian both have LTS options, which are the best bet for not having your system randomly break from patching.
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I suspect he just compared Microsoft to the Rolex you get offered on the beach in Jamaica! :laugh:
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
Or on 7th Avenue in NY. At least, that's where I bought one for my wife. Everything was OK until she took it in to have a new battery fitted. At least, the next two weeks were the most peaceful of a long marriage. She never said a word to me during that time, unless it was to issue an order.
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Thanks. I haven't seen that one yet. I'll check it out.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
This is a tough question, but I'm going to second Linux Mint. I will add though the cinnamon desktop has been my favorite. It'd prove to be the most user friendly desktop for me. I've recently started working more with Centos and Red Hat at work so I'm using Fedora at home. And again I use the cinnamon desktop, gnome3 with Fedora isn't bad but it can be too tablety. I just couldn't get used to it on my primary computer, though on my travel toss around computer it actually was fine. Probably because I didn't do much outside of web browsing, you tubing, and "word" processing. Try them all out, the new version of Ubuntu is out in a few weeks.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
I've been thinking of putting Linux on my wife's computer, long story, old computer that she wants to keep. Anyway she doesn't need much from it but stability, user friendly and ability to use m.s. Office compatible software (libreoffice). I'm thinking of gently introducing puppy Linux, which had a very Windows xp UI. The other option is trying ElementaryOS which is like a Mac OS, but also user friendly and stable. Again Linux As a desktop has a lot to offer, and I'm still trying to figure out the best combination of elements for myself. At least now a days you don't get stuck on trying to work around basic hardware drivers that don't exist on Linux. :wtf: hopefully...
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This is a tough question, but I'm going to second Linux Mint. I will add though the cinnamon desktop has been my favorite. It'd prove to be the most user friendly desktop for me. I've recently started working more with Centos and Red Hat at work so I'm using Fedora at home. And again I use the cinnamon desktop, gnome3 with Fedora isn't bad but it can be too tablety. I just couldn't get used to it on my primary computer, though on my travel toss around computer it actually was fine. Probably because I didn't do much outside of web browsing, you tubing, and "word" processing. Try them all out, the new version of Ubuntu is out in a few weeks.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
I have tried ubuntu 14.10 LTS. [^] After short time you can be productive. Comes with a an office knock off suite. boots quickly. On a side note I don't get why many people think its a joke to not answer the question seriously. I was interested in hearing some positive experiences. Oh well childish jokes it is.
Microsoft vs Linux
Three Microsoft engineers and three Linux engineers are about to board a train to a computer conference.
The Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers bought only one ticket between them.The Linux engineers ask the Microsoft engineers how they plan on getting to the conference.
"Watch and learn," one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Microsoft engineers rush from their seats and
all squeeze into one restroom. When the conductor comes through the car he knocks on the restroom
door and says "ticket please!" The door opens a crack and the one ticket is handed to the conductor.
The Linux engineers are impressed, and decide that's what they will do on the trip back.Then on the return trip, the Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers haven't bought any tickets.
"How do you plan on getting home without any tickets?" they ask. "Watch and learn,"
one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Linux engineers hurry for the restroom.
A few moments later, one of the Microsoft engineers gets up from his seat,
knocks on the restroom door and says, "ticket please!" -
I have tried ubuntu 14.10 LTS. [^] After short time you can be productive. Comes with a an office knock off suite. boots quickly. On a side note I don't get why many people think its a joke to not answer the question seriously. I was interested in hearing some positive experiences. Oh well childish jokes it is.
Microsoft vs Linux
Three Microsoft engineers and three Linux engineers are about to board a train to a computer conference.
The Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers bought only one ticket between them.The Linux engineers ask the Microsoft engineers how they plan on getting to the conference.
"Watch and learn," one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Microsoft engineers rush from their seats and
all squeeze into one restroom. When the conductor comes through the car he knocks on the restroom
door and says "ticket please!" The door opens a crack and the one ticket is handed to the conductor.
The Linux engineers are impressed, and decide that's what they will do on the trip back.Then on the return trip, the Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers haven't bought any tickets.
"How do you plan on getting home without any tickets?" they ask. "Watch and learn,"
one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Linux engineers hurry for the restroom.
A few moments later, one of the Microsoft engineers gets up from his seat,
knocks on the restroom door and says, "ticket please!" -
Roger165 wrote:
I don't get why many people think its a joke to not answer the question seriously
Er ... what else could it be? :rolleyes:
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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I have tried ubuntu 14.10 LTS. [^] After short time you can be productive. Comes with a an office knock off suite. boots quickly. On a side note I don't get why many people think its a joke to not answer the question seriously. I was interested in hearing some positive experiences. Oh well childish jokes it is.
Microsoft vs Linux
Three Microsoft engineers and three Linux engineers are about to board a train to a computer conference.
The Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers bought only one ticket between them.The Linux engineers ask the Microsoft engineers how they plan on getting to the conference.
"Watch and learn," one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Microsoft engineers rush from their seats and
all squeeze into one restroom. When the conductor comes through the car he knocks on the restroom
door and says "ticket please!" The door opens a crack and the one ticket is handed to the conductor.
The Linux engineers are impressed, and decide that's what they will do on the trip back.Then on the return trip, the Linux engineers notice that the Microsoft engineers haven't bought any tickets.
"How do you plan on getting home without any tickets?" they ask. "Watch and learn,"
one of the Microsoft engineers tells them.As soon as the train leaves the station, the three Linux engineers hurry for the restroom.
A few moments later, one of the Microsoft engineers gets up from his seat,
knocks on the restroom door and says, "ticket please!"Thank you.
Roger165 wrote:
I don't get why many people think its a joke to not answer the question seriously.
I knew there would be a few clowns but I was actually expecting a lot better responses. My fault for expecting much from the Loungers. :-\
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
To simply answer the question, I find Lubuntu gives a windows feel to ubuntu. Another advantage I have found is that Lubuntu seems to be better at installing on older hardware.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
It may also depend on how she uses her computer- if it's mostly a libreoffice platform, if she listens to a lot of music and watches videos, or whatever. For the media machine, you might want one of the distros that have useful codecs installed, and players that work in a way that makes sense to her. Mint, for example. Another thing to check out is the repositories a distro uses- are the programs she would like to use available, or do they have to be compiled from source?
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To simply answer the question, I find Lubuntu gives a windows feel to ubuntu. Another advantage I have found is that Lubuntu seems to be better at installing on older hardware.
Member 9742533 wrote:
Lubuntu
Hadn't heard of that one.
Member 9742533 wrote:
Lubuntu seems to be better at installing on older hardware.
That's actually what I need. Thanks.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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Probably Android or ChromeBookOS. I'm serious. They're the only ones where you're unlikely to ever have to drop to a console to just make something work.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies. -- Sarah Hoyt
If you follow the Apple philosophy then anything that isn't available in the GUI isn't anything that you need to do. I've successfully used Fedora and Ubuntu without ever touching the console. I did need the console to run ping and view detailed network configuration. But honestly, doing those things is easier in a console even on Windows or Mac. A lot of the console stuff seems to be from 3rd party developers who don't put in the effort to do it correctly. curl URL | sudo sh seems to be all too common, when a downloaded RPM or DEB would install on a double-click just like a Windows MSI.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
Personally I'd say ZorinOS is made to be most like Windows. Havent used it in a while so I dont know what it's like. Linux Mint Cinnamon is also very good, feels like a hybrid between XP and 7's UX. If you're looking for a modern feel, Ubuntu with Unity (default) or Kubuntu. My sister with Down Syndrome picked up Mint Cinnamon's UI very quickly, and can navigate as well as she did on Windows with a few days of practice.
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Nice, thanks.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
Assuming you are used to the Windows XP UI paradigm, Mint is the right answer. IMHO Ubuntu has started to follow the Windows 8 paradigm to some extent. That is where any similarities stop. I have started using Linux more and more and the simple reason is choice. The longer you use it the more you start to realize that Windows forces you to work a certain way.
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I know this topic comes up from time to time but haven't seen it in a while. I want to put Linux on a machine and wondered which version/flavor is currently most like Windows? I have Zorin which is similar to Ubuntu but I hear there are better options.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
I don't know. I did install Mint Linux (Cinnamon flavor) on my laptop and it's really not all that different a user experience. You've got a start menu (much better than the Win 10 start menu), a quick launch like panel on the task bar, etc. I tried Win 10 on the laptop for a few months but was unhappy with it so I decided to try Linux. I'm now a happy Linux user. I basically use mostly open source cross platform applications (jEdit, Octave, Firefox, Thunderbird, Libre Office, g++, etc) so it was really an easy switch for me.
