View Poll Results: Which distribution would you most recommend for new Linux users?
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Debian
2 4.65% -
Fedora
0 0% -
Mandriva
2 4.65% -
Mint
15 34.88% -
OpenSUSE
2 4.65% -
PCLinuxOS
1 2.33% -
Puppy
2 4.65% -
Slackware
0 0% -
Ubuntu (any *buntu)
17 39.53% -
Other (please specify)
2 4.65%
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Which distribution would you most recommend for those that are new to Linux?
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- 12-28-2010 #1forum.guy
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Recommended Distro for New Linux Users (2011)
Which distribution would you most recommend for those that are new to Linux?
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- 12-28-2010 #2Trusted Penguin
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I would have to recommend Ubuntu although I have recently found Debian to be equally painless.
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- 12-28-2010 #3Just Joined!
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Without a single hint of doubt - Mint Linux
- 12-28-2010 #4forum.guy
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I always vote for Ubuntu simply because it is already so popular among new users. I personally don't care much for it but then I'm not a new user, and if so many new users think so highly of it, who am I to argue with them?
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- 12-30-2010 #5Linux Guru
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Mint ... Ubuntu probably second ...
- 12-30-2010 #6Linux Enthusiast
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Ubuntu, Mint, or Lubuntu, in that order.
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- 12-30-2010 #7Linux Engineer
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Me agree with the Prince
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Without a single hint of doubt - Mint Linux
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- 12-30-2010 #8Super Moderator
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MintBuntu!
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I think Mint is the bees knees, with Ubuntu running second.I do not respond to private messages asking for Linux help, Please keep it on the forums only.
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- 12-30-2010 #9Blackfooted Penguin
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Linux Mint. Good looking and comes with most codecs and plugins which saves the new user time and effort.
- 12-31-2010 #10Linux Newbie
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I'd recommend Debian for people who want to set up their own system, and Fedora for those who want a preconfigured system, especially since Fedora offers such a fine assortment of spins for various uses.
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