IMHO, Linux Mint is the best out there - it's basically ubuntu + less headache. If you want, you can also install the Netbook Remix interface add-on (http://www.canonical.com/netbooks) and you're good to go - no worries about non-playable file formats, no nothing. Should be sweet.
http://flickr.com/photos/njpatel/2548177767/ - Huan. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 20:36, Chris Gordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was just handed a free PC and aside from wanting to get start from a clean > slate, I'm sure all of you are well aware of other benefits of Linux in > general. I went ahead and installed Ubuntu because it is simple, but then > it occurred to me that before I transfer all the files and get totally setup > on the new PC I should ask for suggestions from more experienced users on a > good distribution to use. > > Its a PC for myself and my family, so a user friendly GUI for someone who > hasn't used Linux before would be nice. Aside from that no other > requirements are really needed, but it would be nice to have something that > has easier installation of printers, cameras, thumb drives, etc. > > Thanks > -- > Chris Gordon > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > PS. If you'd like to see my family of future Linux users, including our > newest arrival, here's a link: > > http://webpages.charter.net/thegordonfamily/ > -- Huan Truong • http://tnhh.info • 1-660-349-8508
