Which Linux for Internet use for Newbie

Saeed

I am reasonably computer literate....used to use Unix a long time ago.. I am looking to install Linux and was wondering which one is the best one for internet browsing and realtively user friendly??? There seem to be so many distributions I am confused.n My laptop has a Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG card and a celeron M 1.7Ghz processor.

wolfman

Ubuntu or SUSE.

Or possibly PCLinuxOS. I prefer Ubuntu of the bunch. Easy to use and a great community (better than the others) around it.

bat999

Hi

I recommend Ubuntu too.
You can download version 6.10 and burn your own disc.

Download from here:-
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Instructions for burning a Ubuntu disc are here:-
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

Your computer spec is adequate for Ubuntu but you may need help to set up your wireless internet.

There's lots of help at the Ubuntu forum here:-
http://ubuntuforums.org/

Good luck
:cool:

Cricri

Another vote for Ubuntu

Blacksheep1979

there can sometimes be issues surround that wifi card so have a quick google and make sure there is a nice easy guide on how to get it working before you jump in and use a distro

wolfman

And Ubuntu 7.0 is due in the next two weeks if you wait around.

terryharman

Yup, another 1 here for Ubuntu

elDeeJay

If you are looking for an alternative, Dreamlinux is very nice. Based onf XFCE and looks lovely, especially useful for older machines where its not as hungry as Ubuntu.

http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/english/index.html

Antexter

Kubuntu, have to love KDE .

GoofyGAT

For me it's Mandriva 2007 Free, as K/Ubuntu wouldn't install (it couldn't see any partitions on my SATA drives - even the Linux file system formatted ones), but the former installed beautifully & just worked with my NTL Internet connection/cable modem with no input from me except choosing a few options during the main install. G

P.S. Some links you may find useful:
Linux - Top Ten Distributions
Gnome Partition Editor (like Partition Magic, but not quite - it's free though)
Windows-Linux DualBoot Tutorial (one of several out there)
HashTab Windows Shell Extension / MD5sums (to test integrity of Linux distro/other file downloads in Windows)

juno

I've just got Xubuntu (which is a version of Ubuntu for people with rubbish computers) and I love it! It's so easy to use, and comes with Firefox preinstalled.