--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> That is a loaded question. It all depends on your interest, needs, and what
> you are using it for
> <snip>
Gotta say, Roy, you did a good job on this section.
> My general advice to someone these days is to install Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
> unless you want to be bleeding edge. Then go with 11.04. A good alternative
> is Linux Mint which takes a more cautious approach for 6 month release
> cycles, but it means more upgrading than following Ubuntu LTS to LTS path
> (upgrade every 2 - 3 years because LTS overlaps by a year). If you want to
> use "Ubuntu" but avoid GNOME and Unity troubles then consider KDE (Kubuntu),
> XFCE (Xubuntu) or LXDE (Lubuntu).
Just have to mention that Mint follows the same LTS as Ubuntu and
that is not surprising since the upstream Ubuntu is available that
long. In other words, your assessment of Mint and Ubuntu is
wrong. They have the exact same release pattern with Mint being
about 1 month later.
> On 14 May 2011 19:49, johnmark1966 <johnmarkrobbins@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > What Linux distro would you choose from: Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD, Knoppix
> > or SLAX ? I am a newbie and I am trying to find which distro is the best. I
> > am studying electronics and computers in college. Thanks to each and all :)
Good luck,
Loyal
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