Assistance Needed!

[Joe1]

Hi there,

I am new to the forums & very new to the Linux world, been using windows for a decade plus.

I installed Ubuntu Hardy on 8.03 & am very impressed.

At the moment I am downloading Open SuSE 11 64 bit.

Being a med doc, my aim is to make a dual boot of Vista with any user friendly form of Linux/Unix.....web caming & professional videoconferencing is my priority too.

I feel so relaxed when I am on my Ubuntu machine than when I am on my Dell XPS laptop.

I use my machines as end user.

Which Linux/Unix OS 32/64 bit would you recommend with a dual boot of 32 bit Vista?

Hoping to hear your suggestions & critical views,

Thanks in advance.


PS: Btw My desk top is Sony Vaio VGC-LS1.

Laptop Dell XPS 1710.


My Dell laptop has 4 GB of RAM @ 667.....I plan to make a dual boot on that.......memory is not really an issue.

Issues are Cam use on line unlike cheese or camorama.

Do you have any suggestions for a Linux/Unix based OS??.

I am using Ubuntu Hardy 8.4 I find it nice except caming & yahoo messenger lol.

[leigh123linux]

Please don't double post !

Perhaps you should read the guidelines !

http://www.fedoraforum.org/?view=guide

[Seve]

( Threads Merged )

Please do not double / cross post.

See http://www.fedoraforum.org/?view=guide

Seve

[Joe1]

Sorry I apologize........& try relaxing........

[Joe1]

Kindly help me in deciding which Linux / Unix OS, 32 / 64 bit shall work with Vista 32 bit , making a dual boot, on both my machines.

I would like that has the option of online videoconferencing due to the nature of my profession.

Is that a real tough query.

I am new to this Linux world been using windows since 486-DX2...

Regards!!

[Dan]

Hi Joe1.

Noting what you are wanting to do, I recommend neither of the choices you are looking at. I believe you will be far happier with a commercially supported Linux distribution. Please go to www.redhat.com. and contact a sales rep. They should be able to help you determine the version which is going to serve your needs best.


Dan

[Joe1]

Hi there,

Let me make things simple........I want to dual boot Vista 32 bit with some version of Linux / Unix OS.

Please recommend........Open SuSE 11, Fedora 9, Ubuntu etc etc 32 bit or 64 bit??

My desktop is Sony Vaio VGC-LS1.

Lap top Dell XPS 1710.

Hoping to hear your recommendations,

Thanks in advance!

[Seve]

Hello:
I adjusted your Post for Font

Relax ....

Seve

This depends on your level of expertise with Linux and whether you want something that works "out of the box" or whether you enjoy twiddling with your machine to get it the way you want it. It also depends on whether you don't mind an update breaking something or occasionally NOT being able to update because the mirrors are down

Obviously, as this is the Fedora Forum, folks will suggest Fedora.... but F9 can still be a headache for new users. If you're a beginner that wants it easy then I'd suggest Linux Mint as a good starting point. I don't think many people here would suggest OpenSuse They might suggest Mandriva though... or even PCLinuxOS.

But we're not you and the only way you're going to find something you're comfortable with is to download a bunch of LiveCDs and try 'em out!

http://distrowatch.com/

Wayne

[Dan]

Joe1:

Joe, I've just merged this thread with the other two of them you have created on exacty the same subject within the last 24 hours..

Please continue here. Do not open another on this subject.

This is the last warning you will receive. Read the guidelines link in my signature before attempting to post again.


Dan