hi guys, I installed ubuntu linux onto my laptop with a partition. But i've had so many problems, 1 it wouldn't connect to wireless, And i va eto go through a setup EVERYTIME i load it up just to get internet through ethernet. Also, i have no sound, the sound was cocked up real bad so i tried some stuff on internet and now i can't get sound at all... But thats not what i want fixing. I'm thinking of finding a new distro (more to my personality) and having that as my main OS on here. Getting rid of windows aswel so i only have 1 But i don't know which one, I've heard Devian is real good. but i'm looking for one that will suit me. for 1, i want it fast, not something slow (but dont everyone ? lol) I want to learn the programming language for it and also more languages when i get more adapted to linux. as in editing and also creating my own programs. I want it to at least play sound and connect to wireless lmao! i play a lot of games, i know linux isn't made for games, but on ubuntu theres a few random games for download so as long as it has some games ill live. And 1 last thing, i would like to be able to access lots of software. and before you say anything, YES I AM A NOOB I've used this ubuntu for like, 2 days now. & i don't even know how to instal, so i want something that will be good as a beginner, but also when i become better it will still be good. Any ideas which one will be helpful, i will wait for a promising comment before i do anything lolz. Thanks! *************************** Need BatchFile Help ? Msg me :) ***************************

All Linux distributions are developed from the same source code base but each has characteristics that may make it the best choice for you, and you are the only one who can make that decision. I suggest you spend a little time (at least a week or two) with each of several distributions so you can make an informed decision before removing Windows from your system. One way to accomplish this is to install a Virtual Machine program on your system, then install a Linux distribution in the Virtual Machine. Microsoft has a VM application you can get free for personal use, and Sun Microsystems has Virtual Box (the Virtual Machine application I use here). There are several distributions you should try in addition to Ubuntu, including Suse, Fedora, and Mandriva. To find more distributions, check out Distrowatch. I use Manadriva Linux here, and I have since I started using Linux back in about 1998. The first distribution I tried was Redhat (a dismal failure). about a week or two after giving up on RedHat, I saw a box set of Mandrake Linux (from O'Reilly Press) at Best Buy. Mandrake (now Mandriva) Linux simply worked on the system I used at the time with the exception of the plug-n-play ISA sound card I was using. Plug-n-Play was a new technology, and not commonly used on ISA cards. I was able to learn how to get it working with the help of other users on the Mandrake Linux Newbie's mailing list. It is because of my own experiences with Mandrake/Mandriva Linux that I recommend it as a first test candidate. It has made getting started with Linux as easy as possible for me, and has continued to meet my needs as I gained knowledge and experience as a Linux user. The thing to remember is that Linux is NOT Windows. Linux is about freedom, and about choice. This can be a bit difficult at first, because there are so many choices available. Which distribution, which Desk Top Environment, etc. That is why I suggest you use a VM to try out several distributions, and in each try out the various DE's available. You will soon eliminate the choices that do not suite you, then when you decide on a distribution, you can go forward with confidence that you have chosen the best distribution (for you). HTH, Ernie Registered Linux User 247790

Thanks. I will try looking for top rated linux distro's & try each one. I know about VM ware we had it at college so yeah i think i'll do that. Could i just ask 1 more thing. My laptop which i'll put it on, It was designed for windows. so do different distro's of linux make a difference with compatibility. Because if there are distro's out there that work better i'd rather have that so i don't get any hardware errors or anything. Thanks for the information, Very appreciated. Matt *************************** Need BatchFile Help ? Msg me :) ***************************

Before you get too far along, you might consider a virtual machine to run distro's from ISO's. Also consider that many distro's offer a live cd. All distro's you will have a steep learning curve. Even simple tasks are done quite differently on each distro. Playing to the angels Les Paul (1915-2009)

Mint-Xfce...nuff said.

Ok guys, i tried Debian. I tottally went for the full installation, By removing windows and everything, Because it doesn't bother me burning them onto CD. nor both me keep installing them, I'd rather install them properly to test them than using VM ware. Anyways, i installed Debian... Total failure, It was only 130mb.. It said it would install the rest from the net. It didn't seem right to me since the start. But yeah, i installed. It loaded right up, Had to log in Via the Terminal.... It loaded the Terminal. Waiting for me who has no clue on linux to type something... So i completly blanked that and re-installed Ubuntu haha! Now i'm currently downloading Mint-xfce Went on the website, it's 697MB Looks promising haha, We shall see! Thanks for the info guys. Please share more information if needed lol. cheers *************************** Need BatchFile Help ? Msg me :) ***************************

MINT 7 Best of the best... :-)