dpacmittal
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Linux Which Linux OS would suit me?
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Slackware is a good OS for one who wants more stability. And apart from that it is bundeled with basic apps only.
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The Sauron
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prakashan said:
Debian seems promising.
Didn't know about LFS. It looks good too. It would be really great to construct an OS based upon my needs but first I need to get the hang of linux and how it works.
So, I will try linux for few months and when I get familiar with its working, I'll try my hands on LFS.
If you love customizing every part of your systems, Try ArchLinux. Its works on KISS approach. I am using it from past 1year now and I love it. As I got bored with troubleshooting thousands of small-small Ubuntu bugs. With arch, its so easy to manage whole sytem.also, there is no need to upgrade to a new version every 6months. its rolling release
Runs light and fast but initial setup takes time.
Runs light and fast but initial setup takes time.
bennysachdev
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try BackTrack for ur hacking needs. You can get more info from their site
Remote-Exploit.org - Supplying offensive security products to the world
Remote-Exploit.org - Supplying offensive security products to the world
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Gaurish said:If you love customizing every part of your systems, Try ArchLinux. Its works on KISS approach. I am using it from past 1year now and I love it. As I got bored with troubleshooting thousands of small-small Ubuntu bugs. With arch, its so easy to manage whole sytem.also, there is no need to upgrade to a new version every 6months. its rolling release
Runs light and fast but initial setup takes time.
LOL.. it looks good too. Now you guys are confusing me!
I've tried Backtrack 3 but it doesn't run on my GPU, the X just doesn't start.bennysachdev said:
I haven't tried the v. 4 yet.
Well, choice is yours. Honestly it all depends on your requirements. But I would still suggest to you head to htpp://archlinux.org and have look its features.dpacmittal said:
see the following, it might help you decide:
There's Way More to Linux than Ubuntu: 8 Distros Compared - Page 6 | Maximum PC
Lazy Tech Guy: Why People resort to Arch Linux
Best Linux distros for power users, gamers, newbies and more | News | TechRadar UK
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I want to ask one question, though, before completely moving to Linux. I've got all my files in windows. Can I use anything to clone all the partitions into VirtualBox / VMware HDD Images, so that I can still access my current system in virtual mode under Linux?
That way, I could carry on with my work uninterruptedly.
That way, I could carry on with my work uninterruptedly.
Gaurish said:If you love customizing every part of your systems, Try ArchLinux. Its works on KISS approach. I am using it from past 1year now and I love it. As I got bored with troubleshooting thousands of small-small Ubuntu bugs. With arch, its so easy to manage whole sytem.also, there is no need to upgrade to a new version every 6months. its rolling release
Runs light and fast but initial setup takes time.
Question: How is Arch 64 bit and KDE "support"/stability/software packages availability? I believe the 64 bit status is not as good as 32 bit? Does that mean I will have to download a lot of source packages and compile any apps I need myself?
I've been thinking about trying Arch for weeks now, been reading the website to get familiar before diving in.... I personally prefer to run Ubuntu (Kubuntu) but getting bored since 9.04 is stable and 9.10 is too unstable to try for another few weeks...
I think I'll take a backup of my data and try Arch this weekend or the next
edit: ah thanks for posting this link: http://www.lazytechguy.com/2009/05/why-people-resort-to-arch-linux.html
now im totally inspired to try arch thanks mainly to the last point number 10
dpacmittal said:
I didn't get it what you meant. your files would still be accessible in Linux as well, it can read fat and ntfs partition. also, for starting you probably want to setup a dual boot system.
Ubuntu has a nice step-by-step guide for switching too
Switching From Windows
vishalrao said:
Wrong. I am running 64bit only. Packages are updated regularly(check status here). Its fast and nice.
Also There is no need to compile, as if any package is not available in repo. you would surely find it in AUR:hap2:
With Arch you will always be on latest package versions.no need to wait for releases. Right now I am running 2.6.30
For help in installing & initial config, Just read Beginners Guide line by line. every info regarding how to install arch in available on a single page! no need to search anywhere
Thanks, yup I've read many of the stuff already including the beginner's guide on the site...
BTW, how do you handle any exotic configs? Any sound/pulseaudio issues? What about things like WiFi/bluetooth/printing etc? (Yes I've read this in the guide, just want to know if any unexpected hassles/problems faced) 3d drivers for nvidia etc I dont think should be a problem...
I think I will use my tablet PC as a guinea pig to test playing around with Arch now
BTW, how do you handle any exotic configs? Any sound/pulseaudio issues? What about things like WiFi/bluetooth/printing etc? (Yes I've read this in the guide, just want to know if any unexpected hassles/problems faced) 3d drivers for nvidia etc I dont think should be a problem...
I think I will use my tablet PC as a guinea pig to test playing around with Arch now
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