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mukesh sa... mukesh sa...
 
December 16, 2008 01:45 PM

Which is the best Linux distribution for my Desktop PC and Server PC.

Though i am comfortable with fedora I want to know which linux distribution is more user friendly from novice user point of view. Actually I have to install the Linux in government schools where students never used linux before.And also suggest me the best linux distribution for deploying server application. Application will include few web based application, mail server, ftp server etc.
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freewheel freewheel
 
 December 16, 2008 04:39 PM
Here is a recent review by eWeek of Ubuntu as a Desktop and Server OS:

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Ubuntu-Remains-Best-Linux-Distribution-for-Desktops/

The review includes a screenshot walkthrough:

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/eWEEK-Labs-WalkThrough-Upgrading-to-Ubuntu-810-the-Intrepid-Ibex/

It describes Ubuntu as the best Linux distribution for Desktop use, but does not give it as strong a rating for Server use. The article recommends RedHat as a Linux server OS.

However, speaking from personal experience: If you choose to run Ubuntu on your desktops, it would make more sense to choose Debian for the server since Ubuntu is based on Debian and what you learn on one will generally transfer to the other. The application packaging and management systems are different between Red Hat and Debian/Ubuntu as one example.

Ubuntu has a flavor specifically for educational use: http://edubuntu.org/

If hardware cost is a consideration, you might also look at thin client tools. Here are some sites specifically geared at the use of linux/open source in educational settings:

http://k12ltsp.org/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page

http://www.schoolforge.net/

I'm including a video here that shows what Ubuntu is capable of in terms of GUI eye candy.

Hope this helps --

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eweek.com



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mukesh sah... mukesh sah...
 
December 19, 2008 02:22 PM
Thanks for your reply.

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cfinke cfinke
 
December 16, 2008 01:51 PM
I've found that Ubuntu Linux is pretty easy to use for people who have never used Linux before. By default, its appearance and behavior should be fairly familiar to long-time Windows users.
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http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/810features/


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bugsy bugsy
 
December 16, 2008 01:56 PM
Ubuntu for desktop and Debian for server.

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sit vis vo... sit vis vo...
 
December 16, 2008 01:56 PM
Ubuntu for linux novice on the desktop. I have it installed on a laptop of mine and it is very user friendly.

It is so user friendly, that my buddy was able to find out how to break into and change the admin password by googling 'hacking ubuntu'. He was logged in within 5 minutes.

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shareme shareme
 
December 16, 2008 02:59 PM
Ubuntu from personal experience

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au071 au071
 
December 16, 2008 05:16 PM
For beginners, Ubuntu is a great choise.

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rslakinski rslakinski
 
December 16, 2008 05:40 PM
I really like SuSe, its a pretty solid distro

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russ5678 russ5678
 
December 16, 2008 06:09 PM
Ubuntu is going to be the best bet!. They have a regular update cycle and a massive User base and wodnerful forums to help you.
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Unbuntu.com


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khstumpf khstumpf
 
December 16, 2008 06:09 PM
Ubuntu 8.04
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Use it on both my PC and server and it is the easiest and simplest install.


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n25philly n25philly
 
December 16, 2008 07:05 PM
You can't go wrong with Ubuntu, it's very user friendly. For older computers I've had the best luck with pclinuxos (I know, no geek cred there, but it worked when nothing else would) Mandriva is also very slick and easy to use. Whatever you do avoid gOS, it's just horrible.
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taffy71 taffy71
 
December 17, 2008 09:54 PM
For beginners, Linspire is a great choice for beginners (for the client). Ubuntu for the server is a good choice.
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www.linspire.com


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