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Pretty much Ubuntu on every computer (laptop, netbook, desktop). Ubuntu on my work PC as I need it on a VM. Also Debian ARM on a pogoplug NAS. µcLinux is on my nintendo DS and I suppose you could also argue on my Android phone. Oh yes, Sony Bravia TV, that is also Linux based.

Started off with Suse 5.3 years ago, then tried Mandrake (too constricting), then Debian, then kubuntu, but I hate kde4, so ubuntu now. As someone mentioned above, if you really want to understand how Linux works, do an LFS install.
 
Soapy Sam said:
Ubuntu on my Asus901 netbook as it's faster than Win XP.
On my desktop I still have Win 7 as it seems to work fine.
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same here, now backtrack4, little buggier but it was an experiment, next one will be something like damn small linux on it for absolute minimalism if I can get the wifi working otherwise, ubuntu will likley return though some of you make a good case for MINT
 
Captain_Snort said:
Started off with Suse 5.3 years ago, then tried Mandrake (too constricting), then Debian, then kubuntu, but I hate kde4, so ubuntu now. As someone mentioned above, if you really want to understand how Linux works, do an LFS install.
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As a netbook user it seems the best overall as I have yet to have any issues with drivers and the like, I might try xbuntu though just for the difference in look and feel and a lighter desktop. It worked for me during my SuSE period, there was a version that slowed down a lot... and I loaded XFCE as a default desktop which made it more bearable.
 
Xubuntu looks better by default than Ubuntu's default.

But XFCE isn't really lightweight anymore.
 
Ubuntu 10.04 user on my desktop, 10.10 NBR on my netbook (eeepc 1005p).

However, since I already have several problems (ideological) with the 10.04 setup (programs and such), and considering the changes in store (Unity, Banshee), I am seriously considering another step toward Fedora.

The only thing really holding me back is the relatively short support for releases in Fedora (13 months I think). I want to have a long term release at least once every 3 years, because I don't want to be forced to reinstall, just when I have the perfect mix nailed.

Also, If there is any Linux distro out there which has a "rolling release" which is based on Debian (and has a repository that matches that of Ubuntu), I'd be ecstatic. I'd love to be able to just install a distro, customise it, and then just let it sit there, without any risk of the support being stopped in favour of newer versions.

I also like the idea that I can add my favourite repositories, rather than being dependent of the development team.

Cheers
 
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I do have to say that I don't get the whole "but it's not user friendly" argument people often throw at you when you talk about Linux.

The problem is: That might have been true as recent as 5 years ago (although I don't think so), it is user friendly now.

I shudder at the thought of having to recommend Windows in any household level user. Not simply because of stability (Windows 7 is quite stable as well), but simply because in Linux you have much more possibility (within the confines of legality) to alter the look and feel of the system. I think it's infinitely more important to have a system you can change when there is a need for it, than to have a system everyone else uses (not in the least since programs such as Libre Office and its precursors have levelled the playing field in the compatibility field).

I wouldn't say I adore Linux, because that's something I reserve for living humans, but Linux does have a special place in my mind, somewhere next to the tv-series "Firefly".

Cheers
 
Bram Kaandorp said:
Ubuntu 10.04 user on my desktop, 10.10 NBR on my netbook (eeepc 1005p).

However, since I already have several problems (ideological) with the 10.04 setup (programs and such), and considering the changes in store (Unity, Banshee), I am seriously considering another step toward Fedora.

The only thing really holding me back is the relatively short support for releases in Fedora (13 months I think). I want to have a long term release at least once every 3 years, because I don't want to be forced to reinstall, just when I have the perfect mix nailed.

Also, If there is any Linux distro out there which has a "rolling release" which is based on Debian (and has a repository that matches that of Ubuntu), I'd be ecstatic. I'd love to be able to just install a distro, customise it, and then just let it sit there, without any risk of the support being stopped in favour of newer versions.

I also like the idea that I can add my favourite repositories, rather than being dependent of the development team.

Cheers
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Linux Mint Debian Edition is rolling.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

There's also Debian CUT (Constantly Usable Testing) in experimental stage.
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/03/debian-cut-a-new-rolling-release/

By ideological objections and Banshee, are you referring to mono, and/or the GNOME donation kerfuffle, or something else?
 
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Alan said:
Linux Mint Debian Edition is rolling.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

There's also Debian CUT (Constantly Usable Testing) in experimental stage.
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/03/debian-cut-a-new-rolling-release/

By ideological objections and Banshee, are you referring to mono, and/or the GNOME donation kerfuffle, or something else?
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It's mainly mono, though not primarily because of Microsoft. It's simply that I don't like the program.

I have this simple rule by which I judge whether I want to keep on using a distro:

If it takes more time to customise the new release, than the old release, based on changes to the release, then it's time to start thinking about moving on.

Cheers
 
Alan said:
Xubuntu looks better by default than Ubuntu's default.

But XFCE isn't really lightweight anymore.
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yeah I noticed that, shame really, I am playing with tinycore right now, doing a minimalist thing in virtualbox.
 
Ubuntu. On the current release. I've used others over the years, though. Slackware, Mandriva, Redhat...
 
mikeyx said:
yeah I noticed that, shame really, I am playing with tinycore right now, doing a minimalist thing in virtualbox.
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XFCE used to be about 30mb download in total and easily compilable by hand. I do like the look of E17 when it gets finished... Bit like Duke nukem forever in the time it is taking. It is lightweight, fast and has lots of pretties.
 
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I didn't like OpenSUSE 11.4 very much... but I forget why. :(
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Works fine here. Only thing were the PulseAudio hiccups (literally), but that was easily solve by just kicking it (figuratively). :cool:
 
I use Ubuntu 10.10 on virtualbox. I've been recently considering a switch to a dual-boot system, but with my software needs in architecture studio I'll never truly be able to leave windows behind
 
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Captain_Snort said:
XFCE used to be about 30mb download in total and easily compilable by hand. I do like the look of E17 when it gets finished... Bit like Duke nukem forever in the time it is taking. It is lightweight, fast and has lots of pretties.
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I actually miss the old days and Enlightenment when a new theme changed the whole look and feel, it was freakin cool lookin
 
I switched to dual-boot at the beginning of the year. I now run Slackware with fluxbox as the WM while Windows Vista ensures that I don't have too much spare space on my hard drive. :D

Far from being difficult to use, slackware can be set up to be fool proof. Up until a couple of months ago, my SO needed lessons on how to press the on-off button on her laptop. Since I set up Slackware on her laptop, she never has to ask me for help.
 
I am not a power user but I have used a few distros. I am using Debian 6 at the moment.(Iceweasel anyone?)
I have also had problems with Ubuntu. Unity 3D will not make things any easier for my outdated machine. If anyone has 10.10 working may I suggest an upgrade to Ubuntu SE. :)

Linux Podcast I like to listen to.
 
I'm using Ubuntu for a couple of weeks now and I am pretty happy with it. Had some hiccups because some tools work differently, but got everything that I need to work(sometimes with Wine).
 
psionl0 said:
I switched to dual-boot at the beginning of the year. I now run Slackware with fluxbox as the WM while Windows Vista ensures that I don't have too much spare space on my hard drive. :D

Far from being difficult to use, slackware can be set up to be fool proof. Up until a couple of months ago, my SO needed lessons on how to press the on-off button on her laptop. Since I set up Slackware on her laptop, she never has to ask me for help.
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Bob Dobbs FTW!

Out of interest what apps does she/do you use? I find myself pretty much only using Firefox, Dolphin, Xine and Amarok (occasionally kaudiocreator) apart from various command line utilities.
 
I am listening to TuxRadar now. I also listen to Linux Outlaws and the Linux Action Show. I've also listened a bit to a lot of other podcasts but Linux Outlaws is my favourite. And the UK Ubuntu podcast seems pretty good too but I haven't listened to much of it yet.

I'm downloading elementaryOS now, and Ubuntu 11.04's first beta. I have already downloaded and burned Kubuntu 11.04's first beta and gave it a shot with its liveCD.
 
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