Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Experimenting with Linux Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post redhotchilis64 Posted at 10:02 am on June 19, 2008 I have no experience in the installation of operating systems, but I have a good idea of how to do it. I'm not looking to partition my drive, so I'll probably burn myself a live disc to boot from. I was wondering which distribution pack I should use? One that is fairly user-friendly and simple to install. Please, no Wubi. I tried it and it didn't work for me.

Replies jamescoleman Posted at 1:10 am on June 24, 2008 get wubi and install it it'll download the ubuntu iso then it'll install reboot the computer and it'll install on the linux side of things when you want it off just uninstall wubi no partition trouble involved climber783 Posted at 5:45 pm on June 19, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 12:09 pm on June 19, 2008 Either the above mentioned Ubuntu or go the route my sister switched to under my guidance and she can't be happier.  The distro LinuxMint is based off Ubuntu down to the repositories for key components and is almost the same as Ubuntu.  But, it already has more drivers and like things preinstalled and configured, one being the ability to play encrypted retail DVD movies.   LinuxMint has also been easier in having more drivers and like components already built in and all Ubuntu forum help works the same. I agree...since I'm the sister.  The main selling point for me was LinuxMint has better wireless support.  And I've got a laptop, so I needed wireless to work.  That, and I didn't have to install video/audio codecs manually.  They were already working with the OS install.  That, and I like the look of it better.  But since it's entirely Ubuntu based, all the tech forum advice for Ubuntu also works in LinuxMint.   Natsy Posted at 10:13 am on June 19, 2008 Quote: from redhotchilis64 at 6:07 pm on June 19, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 10:04 am on June 19, 2008 what's a Linux? It's a different operating system, like Windows and OS X. oic... espresso8097 Posted at 10:09 am on June 19, 2008 Either the above mentioned Ubuntu or go the route my sister switched to under my guidance and she can't be happier.  The distro LinuxMint is based off Ubuntu down to the repositories for key components and is almost the same as Ubuntu.  But, it already has more drivers and like things preinstalled and configured, one being the ability to play encrypted retail DVD movies.   LinuxMint has also been easier in having more drivers and like components already built in and all Ubuntu forum help works the same. redhotchilis64 Posted at 10:07 am on June 19, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 10:04 am on June 19, 2008 what's a Linux? It's a different operating system, like Windows and OS X. Natsy Posted at 10:04 am on June 19, 2008 what's a Linux? scottyrob Posted at 10:03 am on June 19, 2008 Ubuntu. Supports the most hardware out of all of them and is the simplest to use! It is made for Begginners and comes with a LiveCD.. Couldnt recommend any other os for newbies! (Although i additionally use Fedora and CentOS) All 7 previous replies displayed.