InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Micro Mart Forumhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/forums@micromart.co.ukWed, 03 Dec 2008 06:25:52 GMT20http://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic165457-61-1.aspxI decided, this year, to try linux to see if it could compete with Windows. My first distro was Ubuntu Dapper Drake (on a disc so didn't need to download). This installed with no problem except no wireless connection. I tried various suggestions from the MM Forum to no avail. I then worked my way through Kubuntu (liked desktop), Mint, SUSE (crashed every time I tried to install it) and finally Mandriva (2007 version). The latter was probably the friendliest and I eventually got my wireless network to connect but it wasn't easy. So, what do I think of linux? Will it replace Windows? Not until it sorts out hardware/driver problems and games software is written for it. But if you don't play games and don't have to use MS software then linux could be a cheap alternative. For beginners I'd suggest either Kubuntu (XP like desktop) or Mint if you either have no network or ethernet and Mandriva if you have a wireless network. But make sure you have the latest drivers and be prepared to 'fiddle' if it doesn't work straight out of the box.Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:27:02 GMTTRS80