Wich version should i get?

[arix]

Im getting linux but im not sure what version should i get (begginer)...
thinking about ubuntu, kubuntu, fedora.... Not sure

What would you recommend??

also what are the system requierements?

[Alaron]

Ubuntu is a great way to start with Linux. It is very popular, so support and help is easy to find. And we have some great articles to get you started.

Installing Ubuntu: http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/903/

Transition to Ubuntu: http://pcmech.com/show/os/917/

Customizing Ubuntu: http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/943/

[arix]

Im ging to download ubuntu 6.10 but im not sure if it will run in 64bit mode... I want to test this feature with my new microprocessor... where can i get it and is it better or = to the 32bit?

[chipdip]

You can get the 64-bit version HERE, but as far as it being better, I really wouldn't be able to tell you without your machine's specs.

[arix]

athlon 64 3800+ 939
Foxconn nf4 mobo
1gb of ddr ram
gforce 6800xt
80gb hdd

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by Alaron Ubuntu is a great way to start with Linux. It is very popular, so support and help is easy to find. And we have some great articles to get you started. Installing Ubuntu: http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/903/ Transition to Ubuntu: http://pcmech.com/show/os/917/ Customizing Ubuntu: http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/943/

The installation guide is no longer applicable. If you decide to go with Ubuntu, please see my 3 updated guides for the most recent version (6.06) here:
http://www.132solutions.com/ubuntu.php

Get the 32-bit version, much more stable than the 64-bit.

[bd1886]

Great choice! Buddy of mine is running with this and not only is it a nice distro, it's beautiful to look at too. Have a live cd and going to install it soon myself. Sure is good to see Linux use growing like it is.

[arix]

I just downloaded the x64 edition of ubuntu 6.10... launched with the live cd and works pretty good... But now i have a big cloud in my mind.... Some (confsion)Faulkner told me to get the 32 bit but i got th 64... now wht are the benefits of the 64 towards the 32??? also what king of stability issues am i going to see with the x64?
Im downloadind the 32 for myh other pc... should i keep the 64?
what is 64 bit all about?

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by arix I just downloaded the x64 edition of ubuntu 6.10... launched with the live cd and works pretty good... But now i have a big cloud in my mind.... Some (confsion)Faulkner told me to get the 32 bit but i got th 64... now wht are the benefits of the 64 towards the 32??? also what king of stability issues am i going to see with the x64? Im downloadind the 32 for myh other pc... should i keep the 64? what is 64 bit all about?

I recommend 6.06 as 6.10 is still beta software.

32-bit will be more stable because pretty much all the packages and device drivers for Linux (and any other OS for that matter) are still only compiled for 32-bit and have not been updated to 64-bit yet.

[arix]

ohh i understand now... But whats 64 al about?

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by arix ohh i understand now... But whats 64 al about?

Just for those [very adventurous ones] who are wanting to be on the cutting edge.

[puccini]

http://www.linux.org/dist/ is a useful site for beginners.

[arix]

This is the situation...
I subscribed To a linux course.... i take 4hours a week.... (basics, setting up networks and servers based on linux, introdiction to the shell, etc)
They have 16 pc's for students runing 32bit versions of linux (Debian)
Since i have to practice at home im clueless on what i should get...
I want the x64bt edition but im not sure if i am going o be able to run 32bit apps... What do u recommend??? i have both CDS 32 an 64

Also my pc specs are:
3800+ athlon 64 939
NF4 ultra mobo
EVGA gforce 6 series
SB live! 7.1

Can i find drivers on the 64bit scene for my system?

[faulkner132]

32-bit is the industry standard right now.
I stand behind my recommendation of not using 64-bit but it sounds like you *really* want to. I'm not trying to discourage you from running 64-bit, but just letting you know you may run across some issues you will not be able to resolve due to either hardware drivers or lack of widespread software support for 64-bit OS's.

[arix]

Yes i understand that part... I just installed the 32 bit and im really enyoing it... some hardaware issues like not recognising processor, vid card, etc i want to know a way to resolve thin and since then im going to be fine with my new OS.

[glc]

I would also stick with 6.06 32 bit - 6.10 apparently is having some serious stability issues from what I have been reading. It's out of beta but it needs some more work.

[Shanks]

Tastes differ.

Well my friend use Ubuntu...

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by glc I would also stick with 6.06 32 bit - 6.10 apparently is having some serious stability issues from what I have been reading. It's out of beta but it needs some more work.

There have been a slew of GNOME and other core package (OpenOffice, GIMP, etc.) updates in the past few days.

So far so good for me. I've been running it a week and had no stability issues at all (knock on wood). I would say 6.10 is stable enough for everyday use.