Which linux distro do you use, and why?

typeOnegative · 17th June 2010, 11:09

Linux Mint 32 bit version 8 - Helena. I have a Lenovo G430 laptop for personal use, with 4GB RAM and have installed the server package to address all the memory. Works well. Was using the 64 bit version earlier, but getting all the plug ins was a pain.

For office use, have to go with Windows XP on the office laptop of course.

Newpunter · 17th June 2010, 12:29

I use OpenSuse 11.2 and Vista on my laptop. I also check out Fedora from time to time and think it's great. Never been a big fan of Ubuntu coz I'm a KDE guy and don't like GNOME too much.

Gandhi · 17th June 2010, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Newpunter

Never been a big fan of Ubuntu coz I'm a KDE guy and don't like GNOME too much.

Try Kubuntu. One can load any desktop environment on almost any flavor of Linux.

tajender · 17th June 2010, 14:37

I use a FreeBSD based FREENAS for networked storage solution and eBox appliance server which is based on Ubuntu for mail server/firewall.

If you need network attached storage... FreeNAS is the way to go. It comes with BitTorrent client too, allowing you to remotely schedule torrent downloads on your system.

eBox is a very neat appliance server giving you a neat web based administration console for almost every service that you would like to host/offer on the network.

Newpunter · 17th June 2010, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Gandhi

Try Kubuntu. One can load any desktop environment on almost any flavor of Linux.

I know, but I think OpenSuSE's implementation of KDE is the best . Ofcourse this is subjective but I like OpenSuse better than the other KDE distros out there.

alpha1 · 17th June 2010, 15:55

For KDE: look at PC Linuc OS - its built upon Mandriva - very polished, very fast and detects hardware.

For Gnome: Linux Mint. I use it and its great!

Samurai · 17th June 2010, 15:57

We have standardized on Arch-Linux in my company. It is supposedly very clean with least overhead.

alpha1 · 17th June 2010, 15:57

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Originally Posted by iTwenty

Having moved on from newbie-friendly distros to the more unforgiving ones, my personal favorite distro is Arch Linux.It's a rolling release.Install it once and then never again.A single command at the terminal will update your entire system, 3rd party apps included to the latest version.
Be warned though that it requires quite a bit of Linux knowledge to get it up and working.Don't expect friendly 7-step installers like Ubuntu and SUSe in this one.

What about Wi-fi, 3G broadband and stuff?
Are you able to configure them?

deepclutch · 18th June 2010, 04:25

Reverted to Debian Squeeze(apt pinning with Sid) GNU/Linux 2 weeks back.Got Gnome-2.30 Which is a Surprise ,Since My Last Debian Install even has delay in Getting latest Gnome in their repository.

rajb3125 · 18th June 2010, 05:20

I use BT3 and BT4, but mostly for security testing.

pramod · 21st June 2010, 00:45

I work on "WindRiver" linux and "CentOS 5.1".

CentOS is used for a Reporting Server application with a very big DB to query with for a 3G equipment.

We use a customized version (proprietery) of WindRiver 2.0 Linux to run applications for a SMS/MMS/VoiceMail router product.

Reasons specific to this usage :
1. Requirement of 64 bit OS
2. The dependency of the Blades (processors) we use with the linux
3. Some of the specific "cramjobs" needed in Live Mobile network sites works well on these linux distros.

Regards
Pramod

mykal shoemaker · 21st June 2010, 11:56

Ubuntu with add-ons like mediubuntu makes it perfect.
For people who want a direct windows to linux switch ,I thik Linux mint is the easiest one. They have customized Ubuntu ,so much that,we don't have to install any add-ons later.

alpha1 · 21st June 2010, 18:00

Anyone facing problems with TATA photon + connectivity on linux (any distro)?
On mine the Huawei modem is detected (ofcourse after installing usb-modeswitch) only after reboot.

It stops after few hours. And if you disconnect, and reconnect - it doesn't.

Surprising, I don't see any problems in my Airtel connection.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 21st June 2010, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Samurai

We have standardized on Arch-Linux in my company. It is supposedly very clean with least overhead.

Welcome to the club!!!

I remember your comment about integrated experience for developers somewhere on this forum, and am looking forward to experience. I suppose you are more a developer than a sysadmin, and hence my curiosity.

sandy261 · 21st June 2010, 20:00

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Originally Posted by alpha1

Anyone facing problems with TATA photon + connectivity on linux (any distro)?
On mine the Huawei modem is detected (ofcourse after installing usb-modeswitch) only after reboot.

It stops after few hours. And if you disconnect, and reconnect - it doesn't.

Surprising, I don't see any problems in my Airtel connection.

I am using Tata Photon+ on Ubuntu (Lucid) without any issues. Had disconnections with Airtel datacards. But I am happy with Ubuntu + Photon+ combo

View Poll Results: Which Linux distro you use, and why?
Ubuntu/Kubuntu	115	61.83%
Mandriva	2	1.08%
Debian	14	7.53%
Gentoo	4	2.15%
Red Hat	37	19.89%
Slackware	6	3.23%
SuSE	16	8.60%
TurboLinux	0	0%
BSD	7	3.76%
Any other	24	12.90%
Fedora	28	15.05%
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17th June 2010, 11:09	#76
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Linux Mint 32 bit version 8 - Helena. I have a Lenovo G430 laptop for personal use, with 4GB RAM and have installed the server package to address all the memory. Works well. Was using the 64 bit version earlier, but getting all the plug ins was a pain. For office use, have to go with Windows XP on the office laptop of course.
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17th June 2010, 12:29	#77
Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	I use OpenSuse 11.2 and Vista on my laptop. I also check out Fedora from time to time and think it's great. Never been a big fan of Ubuntu coz I'm a KDE guy and don't like GNOME too much.
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17th June 2010, 14:37	#79
tajender BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 34 Times	I use a FreeBSD based FREENAS for networked storage solution and eBox appliance server which is based on Ubuntu for mail server/firewall. If you need network attached storage... FreeNAS is the way to go. It comes with BitTorrent client too, allowing you to remotely schedule torrent downloads on your system. eBox is a very neat appliance server giving you a neat web based administration console for almost every service that you would like to host/offer on the network.
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17th June 2010, 15:55	#81
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,092 Thanked: 2,602 Times	For KDE: look at PC Linuc OS - its built upon Mandriva - very polished, very fast and detects hardware. For Gnome: Linux Mint. I use it and its great!
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17th June 2010, 15:57	#82
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,447 Times View My Garage	We have standardized on Arch-Linux in my company. It is supposedly very clean with least overhead.
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18th June 2010, 04:25	#84
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Reverted to Debian Squeeze(apt pinning with Sid) GNU/Linux 2 weeks back.Got Gnome-2.30 Which is a Surprise ,Since My Last Debian Install even has delay in Getting latest Gnome in their repository.
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18th June 2010, 05:20	#85
rajb3125 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 5 Thanked: 5 Times	I use BT3 and BT4, but mostly for security testing.
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21st June 2010, 00:45	#86
pramod BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 480 Thanked: 323 Times View My Garage	I work on "WindRiver" linux and "CentOS 5.1". CentOS is used for a Reporting Server application with a very big DB to query with for a 3G equipment. We use a customized version (proprietery) of WindRiver 2.0 Linux to run applications for a SMS/MMS/VoiceMail router product. Reasons specific to this usage : 1. Requirement of 64 bit OS 2. The dependency of the Blades (processors) we use with the linux 3. Some of the specific "cramjobs" needed in Live Mobile network sites works well on these linux distros. Regards Pramod
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21st June 2010, 11:56	#87
mykal shoemaker BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 255 Thanked: 58 Times	Ubuntu with add-ons like mediubuntu makes it perfect. For people who want a direct windows to linux switch ,I thik Linux mint is the easiest one. They have customized Ubuntu ,so much that,we don't have to install any add-ons later.
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21st June 2010, 18:00	#88
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,092 Thanked: 2,602 Times	Anyone facing problems with TATA photon + connectivity on linux (any distro)? On mine the Huawei modem is detected (ofcourse after installing usb-modeswitch) only after reboot. It stops after few hours. And if you disconnect, and reconnect - it doesn't. Surprising, I don't see any problems in my Airtel connection.
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