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Which version of Linux is more like Windows XP
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Which version of Linux is more like Windows XP
Find one that is almost identical and very easy to use
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Ubuntu / Kubuntu. Try and Google a little Zarstone.
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i see in google but show me much versions famelix fedora etc..but nothing concrete
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Ubuntu is very good for beginners.
You must be patient with Google.
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please move this to the alternate os forum
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There's probably no need, it's >>>>>
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Hmm, Ubuntu is the most Windows-like, i.e. you needn't use command line, and it is a lot easier to use then others.
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You have a couple options:
1) Kubuntu (KDE + Ubuntu) : KDE is a desktop environment (the gui) which runs on top of the main os (ubuntu). It wasn't quite as polished as standard ubuntu (using GNOME instead of KDE), but it feels like windows from the very start. Edit: It seems much better now. http://www.kde.org/announcements/4.3/ 2) Ubuntu (with gnome): Doesn't quite feel as windows like as KDE right away, but can be made to feel exactly like windows with a bit of configuration (i.e., moving the taskbar/panel to the bottom, changing themes) 3) Linux Mint: It's pretty much ubuntu with a nice theme, and all of the media packages preinstalled, so you don't have to worry about installing them and getting them to work. http://www.linuxmint.com/ Last edited by Bluemouse; 09-16-2009 at 12:30 PM.. |
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I sometimes get pissed off at windows so I'll install Ubuntu and play around on that for a while. It's really easy to use for beginners
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1.are there any advantage or disadvantage if I install kubuntu or ubuntu?
2.what are the differences between kubuntu and ubuntu beside the KDE and the GNOME? 3. what one is better?? KDE vs. GNOME?? |
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The KDE vs Gnome desktop argument has been going on for quite some time. It's mostly a fanboi BS argument. I think the Ubutu/Gnome version is the most widely used. Contrary to what has been said earlier about, "KDE being more like Windows, I don't find that to be really true. The transition from Windows to Gnome is very easy, with just a little intuition required to interpolate the names of files and functions. Many things are still similar or the same, such as, "Ctrl C" is still copy, and so on. Actually IMHO, the KDE desktop is more reminiscent of Mac. |
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if you want XP why not install XP rather than linux ?
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debian give me the feeling it looks like window
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I feel you may have been mislead somewhat. There is no Linux that works like Windows. You may want to try one of the mainstream distros such as Ubuntu or OpenSUSE. Try the LiveCDs of both - you can boot those up and test run, without installing them.
KDE and gnome is down to personal preference. KDE is probably a bit more heavywieght but gnome is not exactly light these days either. Debian is not really for beginners. Try Ubuntu (based on Debian) and if you like that you could think about moving to Debian when you are more experienced. |
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Almost identical - Linspire
Easy to use - Linux Mint or PCLinuxOS |
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