Linux Distribution
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Which Linux distribution is better for a windows developer to start learning Linux? and why?
I would suggest Ubuntu... it has a huge user community (that is generally VERY helpful) and it is very easy to install and to get going with. I have multiple machines running Ubuntu (11.10 and the LTS version, 10.04). Good luck! :)
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Thank you for your helpful reply if any one else want to choose a linux distribution , these links are useful too List of Linux distributions[^] Comparison of Linux distributions[^]
Like the timeline in the wikipedia document... I hadn't seen that before... :cool:
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Which Linux distribution is better for a windows developer to start learning Linux? and why?
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Is there anything in particular you like about openSUSE? I've been using Ubuntu and Fedora mostly, but I'm always curious as to why people choose certain distros.
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Is there anything in particular you like about openSUSE? I've been using Ubuntu and Fedora mostly, but I'm always curious as to why people choose certain distros.
Albert Holguin wrote:
Is there anything in particular you like about openSUSE?
Ubuntu failed to install on my machine, some missing drivers. SUSE installed without any problems and supports all my old hardware. With SUSE and Mono both coming from Novell, it seemed like a good combination. The only other distro that I installed is Jolicloud[^], a distro with a HTML-interface that has it's cloud in the desktop. I'm not using it much, though :)
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss:
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Albert Holguin wrote:
Is there anything in particular you like about openSUSE?
Ubuntu failed to install on my machine, some missing drivers. SUSE installed without any problems and supports all my old hardware. With SUSE and Mono both coming from Novell, it seemed like a good combination. The only other distro that I installed is Jolicloud[^], a distro with a HTML-interface that has it's cloud in the desktop. I'm not using it much, though :)
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss:
SUSE is a more stable (long term) distro... I'm downloading the newest Fedora release (Vern) to play with. I use Ubuntu quite a bit, but Unity actually slows down graphics quite a bit (resource hog), so I might end up parting ways from Ubuntu (although I still do like it overall).
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Which Linux distribution is better for a windows developer to start learning Linux? and why?
When you would learn linux just learn linux don't try to compare with windows. And try start with command prompt. Do not install xwindow at all ...
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Which Linux distribution is better for a windows developer to start learning Linux? and why?
I think this is a matter of preference to a certain degree, but personally I prefer Ubuntu Desktop 11.10 because it is the most windows like of all the distributions, and makes it very simple to add and remove modules. Also the Mono Develop Software Development Application makes it easier to develop applications in Linux environment for developers without a deep knowledge of the Operating System which makes a difference for some. Pete
Pete Soheil DigiOz Multimedia http://www.digioz.com
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I think this is a matter of preference to a certain degree, but personally I prefer Ubuntu Desktop 11.10 because it is the most windows like of all the distributions, and makes it very simple to add and remove modules. Also the Mono Develop Software Development Application makes it easier to develop applications in Linux environment for developers without a deep knowledge of the Operating System which makes a difference for some. Pete
Pete Soheil DigiOz Multimedia http://www.digioz.com
Well, actually, they're all moving in a more user friendly direction (except of course server versions). A lot of it has to do with the direction that GNOME is choosing to take, which is a more user friendly and visually appealing desktop environment.
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Which Linux distribution is better for a windows developer to start learning Linux? and why?
I'm a little late to this thread I think... anyway, here goes; I recommend using Debian Lenny as a first distribution. Debian is a very stable distro, and it's great to start with. Some people recommend using Ubuntu, which has a Debian base. Debian has all the similarities people look for in Ubuntu (apt-get, synaptic, gnome, etc.). It is a great distro, especially for stability. The reason I think it is a good start is because it's quick to get up and running, and good to get comfortable using linux with. Eventually you will get more daring and want to do "newer" things. Debian provides the stability to get used to things, and the challenge of learning to upgrade, fetch dependancies, and compile things from source. It is a little out dated, so when you start getting more daring then you have to do system stuff to bring it up to date. These things are easy to find online because debian has been around for a while. Id probably start with a vm, move to dual booting or a kvm switch, and then eventually go to an install. I use gentoo now, but I have tried out several distro's.