Hello from wisconsin

[uposer111]

Hey guys,

My name is Jeff and im a husband and a father from Wisconsin. Im been interested in trying out some Linux distros for a while, but scared it maybe a downgrade from what i already have. I currently use my computer for college and personal reasons. I have tried out Ubuntu's live CD and was very dissatisfied with it, any ideas what distro would be good for my system? Heres some of my Dxdiag
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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DXP061
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 2.2.0
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs),~1.9GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Card name: Radeon X1950 Pro
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: Radeon X1950 Series (0x7280)
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Your advice is appreciated.

Jeff

[Freston]

Hello Wisconsin!

On a pretty high end system like yours, you should not have real trouble getting Linux to work.

Which distro is 'best'?
Linux != Windows

Cheers

[fingal]

Welcome to the Forums. I hope you find the distro you want in time. We have a kind of informal policy of not recommending specific distros, but Mepis looks pretty good.

It's true though: what suits one user definitely doesn't suit another.

[uposer111]

Thanks guys! I did find a quiz to pick the right one for me.

Jeff

[oz]

Welcome to the forums, uposer111!

Take a look at the link in my signature for lots of good information on getting started with Linux. Don't hesitate to create a new thread if you should have any questions about your newly chosen distro.

oz

[uposer111]

Thanks Ozar,

Seems like a good community here and i plan to stay here and bother you guys with my noobish questions when i do decide which distro to choose.