Official Linux Thread

Jaredvcxz · #1 10-25-2009

Because Linux is just that awesome.

So, is Slackware any good? I've only used Ubuntu, Fedora, and Knoppix(With Ubuntu being my favorite), but I want to try out some of the classics like slackware or red hat.

SK · #2 10-25-2009

wut iz linux nub

Jaredvcxz · #3 10-26-2009

I knew you would ask that...

Linux is an operating system based off the Unix source code, created by Linus Torvalds. Linux is a combination of the names Linus and Unix.

It is an Open Source(Meaning anyone can take the raw coding and alter it) and free. It's very much comparable to Windows and Mac in terms of usage, because people have made hundreds of programs that act as Linux versions of Windows programs.

If you have any more questions, use wikipedia or find an old computer and try it for yourself(That's how I learned)

FreezeWarp · #4 10-28-2009

I've yet to try Slackwere or Debian, however I have tried (K)Ubuntu 7.10-9.10, Fedora 9-11, OpenSuse 10.3-11.1, and Mandriva 2008.1 and 2009, and out of the four Ubuntu is far superior, while Fedora also being a great distro. Mandriva lacked consistency, as did OpenSuse, but this sounds improved in 11.2 (which I will also be trying). I am currently on Ubuntu 9.10 with KDE, so it is my preferred.

Anyway, when I have some spare time, I do want to try Slackware, however I probably won't keep it for long. I can only go so hard core :P.

Jaredvcxz · #5 11-05-2009

And your computer can only hold so many OSs before everything goes out of wack.

Red Globe · #6 11-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Most Awesome Jared

I knew you would ask that...

Linux is an operating system based off the Unix source code, created by Linus Torvalds. Linux is a combination of the names Linus and Unix.

It is an Open Source(Meaning anyone can take the raw coding and alter it) and free. It's very much comparable to Windows and Mac in terms of usage, because people have made hundreds of programs that act as Linux versions of Windows programs.

If you have any more questions, use wikipedia or find an old computer and try it for yourself(That's how I learned)

Here's one for you.

Who the heck would name their child Linus?

Jaredvcxz · #7 11-06-2009

Germans, Swiss, Norwegians, and the guy who made Charlie Brown.