Preferred Linux Flavor?

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm

My laptop died. If I can get it running again, I'm considering loading Linux on it. A friend suggested Ubuntu, any other Linux flavors that come recommended?

J. Baker · Post by **J. Baker** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:05 pm

I like Ubuntu myself. But if your laptop is an old (slower) Xubuntu would be better for it.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:34 pm

I'm downloading Ubuntu Studio 9.04 right now, its packaged with Blender, Gimp...

I've read positive things about OpenSuse, and Debian.

Mostly I just want it to install and work. I've read of many linux install failures, or wi-fi not working, sound not working...ugh.

I'll (hopefully) be installing it on a hp zv5240us laptop. Hopefully that is old enough that there is no hardware too fancy for a Linux distro to recognize.

johnfernandez · Post by **johnfernandez** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:16 pm

I am also using the ubuntu 9.04. I like the ubuntu. There are lots of software available for the ubuntu 9.04. I ubuntu other version like the kubuntu and xubuntu etc. They are free shipping original dvd of operating systems.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:46 pm

I went with Linux Mint, which is largely based on Ubuntu. Works well except wifi issues on my laptop.

LeeHasPencil · Post by **LeeHasPencil** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:07 am

I'm using Puppy Linux on mine, it's the only one I can get working on it.

If all fails for you, I highly recommend it.

Preferred Linux Flavor?

Preferred Linux Flavor?

Me too Ubuntu 9.04