Whats's the best version of linux to use?

You can go for :
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 8.10
Release: 8.10
Codename: intrepid

Download : http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

what about mint? is that similar?

ubuntu 8.10 is perfect for u.
                                        GO ON. USE UBUNTU HAPPILY.

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 11:11 AM, gavoby <
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> New question #67401 on Ubuntu:
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> I only want to download torrents play movies and surf the net, just basic
> stuff.
> So whats the best version of linux to use in your opinion?
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ok thanks a lot.

should i download the 32bit or 64 bit? I have a geforce 5500 graphics card and p4 processor 2.4 ghz

Probably 32bit - it relates to the capabilities of the CPU. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218 for help :)

To answer your previous question. Linux Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu that tends to look prettier. It also has quite a nice menu system. However, the differences are largely cosmetic.

To answer your first question, you need to tell us what you're intending on using your computer for. If you are just a general computer user, then Ubuntu should be fine. If you want to play MP3s and DVDs, you'll need to try Medibuntu http://www.medibuntu.org. If you have a specific requirement, then you can try out a specialised distribution. Ubuntu is a an excellent generalist distribtion. Rather than ask us, if you want to try the alternatives out (and you have lots of Internet bandwidth) download "Live CDs" of different distributions. These will allow you to test different things out, but you'll be safe in the knowledge that you wont break anything.

Let us know if you need any more help!

ok thanks very much

32bit desktop Ubuntu 8.04 from
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download
even on a 64bit machine it's better unless you're a bit more experienced with linux repositories and also find you have and need to use more than 2Gb of Ram (very, very unlikely - linux is much more efficient with Ram).

Try it as a LiveCd (without installing anything, just follow the default menu prompt).
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootFromCD

Then install it as a dual-boot so that you can still use Windows when you want to. most of us still have this dual-boot set-up for various reasons
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

There is an excellent website for comparing different distros. Almost all have the LiveCd type option off their regular cd.
http://distrowatch.com/
It's worth trying a few. My favourites are Ubuntu (top of the distrowatch list), Wolvix (the beta1 on new machines or Hunter on older ones)
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=wolvix

Hope this helps!
Good luck and regards from
Tom :)

I'm using version (Jaunty Jackalope) which was released in April 2009, so its version number is 9.04.
How can I get back to 8.04?

Bruce. Please ask this as a new question. It's quite legitimate, especially because it's still just a beta release until about the 23rd when it gets released properly.
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion

Basically i would get a 32bit desktop Ubuntu Cd (probably the 8.04 but maybe the 8.10) via
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download

then go through the installation process and overwrite you existing install. If it's a new system then it should be easy but if you're trying to protect existing data, settings and perhaps programs then copy your /home folder to somewhere safe, such as external drive or dvds. Then use "Manual Partitioning" and make sure the 9.04 partition has it's "Mount Point" set to "/" as the / shows the installer where to put the Ubuntu system. Crucially make sure that no partitions are going to get formatted. make sure the column "Format Partitions?" is UNticked. Despite warnings to the contrary this usually does just overwrite just the system files and leaves everything else intact, although some few obvious settings might revert to defaults.

Hope this helps!
Good luck and regards from
Tom :)

Many thanks Tom. I'll have a go at that 8.04 disk.
Kind regards,
Bruce :-)

> Question #67401 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/67401
>
> Tom posted a new comment:
> Bruce. Please ask this as a new question. It's quite legitimate, especially
> because it's still just a beta release until about the 23rd when it gets
> released properly.
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion
>
> Basically i would get a 32bit desktop Ubuntu Cd (probably the 8.04 but maybe
> the 8.10) via
> http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download
>
> then go through the installation process and overwrite you existing
> install. If it's a new system then it should be easy but if you're
> trying to protect existing data, settings and perhaps programs then copy
> your /home folder to somewhere safe, such as external drive or dvds.
> Then use "Manual Partitioning" and make sure the 9.04 partition has it's
> "Mount Point" set to "/" as the / shows the installer where to put the
> Ubuntu system. Crucially make sure that no partitions are going to get
> formatted. make sure the column "Format Partitions?" is UNticked.
> Despite warnings to the contrary this usually does just overwrite just
> the system files and leaves everything else intact, although some few
> obvious settings might revert to defaults.
>
> Hope this helps!
> Good luck and regards from
> Tom :)
>
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> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
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>

You're welcome :)

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