Ubuntu Remains Best Linux Distribution for Desktops
Submitted by srlinuxx on Sun, 11/30/2008 - 20:42.
Canonical's Ubuntu 8.10, the latest version of the popular Linux-based operating system for desktops and servers, hit the Internet in early November bearing a modest assortment of updates to the open-source software components that comprise it.
Based on my tests of Ubuntu 8.10—which is more fancifully known as the Intrepid Ibex—I maintain that Ubuntu is, without question, the best Linux distribution available for desktops, and the ablest open-source rival to the more broadly used desktop operating systems from Microsoft and Apple.
That's because while most Linux distributions come with the same software components, Ubuntu distinguishes itself with its attention to usability, its large selection of ready-to-install software packages, and its large community of users and contributors.
If there's a piece of Linux-supporting software that you wish to run, the chances are good that it's available in pre-packaged form for Ubuntu.
Huh?
Oh, the laughter... I can't wait for this bandwagon stuff to end!
Canonical's Ubuntu 8.10
Canonical's Ubuntu 8.10 while a great distro has a running friend/competitor in PClinuxOS. PCLOS is supported open source while the big guns support Ubuntu.. That being said there is something to be said for $$$$ in your pocket. PCLOS has a new update out also and will compete with any Linux distro you care to try out as a comparison.
Don't be shy get an old box and try some distro's, there's Kiowa, Pardus, Freespire, Fedora, Linux Mint, Parsix, Ulteo,along with the two on top, Oh and dont forget gOS. Have some fun don't take any one else's word for it you will be happy you did.
Happy hunting,
Jack