Is a Disto a distro? Sort of and no. Ubuntu,Kubuntu and Xubuntu are a one disk distro. Your not over loaded with applications you don’t need or will never use. However, after setting up the extra repositories I had 18,340 packages available. Install.. what you like!
I like it small and simple. I find it better to build on something then to spend hours uninstalling applications I never wanted.
I choose Kubuntu because I am a KDE fan! But I have also installed Xubuntu (much lighter) on a Laptop. Both are fast and easy installs. The Live CD allows you to do the install right from your live CD desktop.
The Package manager (Adept) is simple and neat. All I had to do was un-comment the Universe-Multiverse repo’s and install the needed plug-ins for things like MP3 support. I did have to download and install Flash, Adobe reader, and Sun JRE. All are very easy to install. Oh yeah, I also installed Opera (cuz I love it!).
Kubuntu has to be the easiest and fastest Desktop OS to install. And… everything works!
Although I service MS products, I am a long time Linux user. I remember how hard it was to get a linux desktop up and running. Today’s Linux is very easy and everything you need is right there.
If your someone just getting started and new to Linux. Don’t start with a 5 CD Distro. Start with 1. Boot up a live CD and see if it works well with your Box or Laptop.
Then come here and give some feed back 🙂
Peace..
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