Which Linux for me?

[Fransman]

hi,

I wonder which Linux would be the most approriate for me, i would like:
to have a complete samba network that works perfectly (it doesn't always work)
To use it as a multimedia item but also office
Easy to use but with quit many option of configuration for everything (network, samba, firewall, etc.)


But:
I'm not looking for programming, I can but i don't want it, or the less possible
A linux with an "activate/deactivate" protection or whatever, i want options to control my computer
A linux tooooooo easy either, i want to be really in it, i don't want to have a linux for kids who don't know how to use a thing on linux or something, i want to use yum or yumex


I tryied Mandriva 2006 but some told me Mandriva wasn't so good, i liked it but maybe to easy too, i'll try it again if i don't have any answers from you
Ubuntu didn't look like so easy, only the terminal was present (maybe i didn't installed it corectly but i followed the instalation perfectly)
Fedora core 4 was good, but maybe too protective and not so easy to configure

Thank you a lot for your help!

[Ben]

Well as a desktop linux I prefer Xandros / Suse 10x (even if I normally don't like SUSE).

I also tried Kubuntu but I hate the concept of this empty root pwd and stuff. There SUSE qas very fine by just asking for root pwd when doing root things from a restricted user....

[Fransman]

Xandros ey? never heard about, could you tell me more? is it free? is it complete or is it empty? (programs and miscellaneous)
Thanks

[badgerbox76]

Get Ubuntu! Its great if you want a low maintance desktop that EZ to use for starters. You dont even have to open the terminal to install software if you are scared.

[Fransman]

yeah but i want the terminal, but maybe not for the whole thing, maybe for a part, otherwise with a good help that explains exactly every command and with a good explanation for each of the commands.

If you know one linux with one websites that explains perfectly every command of the terminal, it would certainly be perfect for me

[falko]

For a desktop I'd recommend Ubuntu. I don't like rpm-based distros, and especially SuSE 10.1 is very slow (well, yast is).

otherwise with a good help that explains exactly every command and with a good explanation for each of the commands.

Have a look here: http://linuxcommand.org/learning_the_shell.php

[Fransman]

good good, thanks for the link!

I have a laptop by the way, but does it really matters?

[falko]

I have a laptop by the way, but does it really matters?
It could be a problem regarding the drivers. But this is a trial and error thing. :D

[Fransman]

so... in other therms, F... it? oooh... i knew it was a bad idee to buy a laptop.... thanks anyway!

[essell]

Give Kanotix 2006 Easter a try...best hardware recognition around and lots of handles on the controls along with a great forum for support. Kano and his wizards are amazing.

[Destroyer]

I saw you had tried Fedora 4 have you tried Fedora core 5 as i found it to have good hardware recognition and lots of options including Yumextender.

I did have one problem with the Nvidia card but a simple Yum update fixed that!

Also luckily all the linux magazines seem to be suppling the install DVD with this months editions.



Destroyer
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