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new_linuxuser
19th May 2009, 10:58
what is the best linux distribution to start with when i'm used to working with windows ? :)
id10t
19th May 2009, 16:43
For desktop use I'd recommend Ubuntu. For server use, I'd recommend debian.
new_linuxuser
19th May 2009, 18:09
For desktop use I'd recommend Ubuntu. For server use, I'd recommend debian.

i've tried Ubuntu desktop already but it's not complete enough :s
maybe something else ?
falko
20th May 2009, 17:32
i've tried Ubuntu desktop already but it's not complete enough :s
Why is it not complete enough? What is missing?
new_linuxuser
20th May 2009, 20:19
Why is it not complete enough? What is missing?

i can't play mp3, wma,... files and to install the codecs it's too difficult
i must have a distribution that is complete enough so i can get to know linux and i don't put too much time into codecs and all...
falko
21st May 2009, 20:37
Either try Linux Mint, or use this tutorial: http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-9.04
id10t
22nd May 2009, 15:42
www.medibuntu.org

Use that repository, install VLC and mplayer and all the codecs ...

i can't play mp3, wma,... files and to install the codecs it's too difficult
i must have a distribution that is complete enough so i can get to know linux and i don't put too much time into codecs and all...