Linux-My Opinion

I have been using linux for 3 years now and found it quite realiable.I dont know why people hate to use linux.I know its a little bit tough but ultimately we learn to use it.Even I when started to use linux I was not knowing how to use it......but these three years i have been learning sumthing or the other thing virtually everyday.First I used linux for its looks and graphics and still today i am mad after it.they are just awesome.and it does get better and better as u can see with fedora core 8 coming up.Linux is quite a good OS to use and is also a lot stable than other OS.so guys think about it.I will b uploading various new tips and tricks...and yeah u all can help me make my site better....everyone is welcome.for all newbies u can try on ur hands on Linspire or SuSE.I will uplload some free links for these distros shortly.

Various Linux Screens

Freespire


Kubuntu


Linspire


Mandriva


PCLinuxOS


SimplyMEPIS


Xandros

Linux Distros

Fedora 8 Description The Fedora Project is a Red Hat sponsored and community-supported open source project. It is also a proving ground for new technology that may eventually make its way into Red Hat ... Read more View all Fedora products

Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring Description Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring was developed by the Mandriva development community, based around their development distribution. This open, community-driven development system has been in pla ... Read more View all Mandriva products

Ubuntu 7.10 Description Ubuntu is a Linux distribution for your desktop or server, with a fast and easy install, regular releases, a tight selection of excellent applications installed by default, every o ... Read more View all Ubuntu products

openSUSE 10.3 Description The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this project provides free, easy access to the world's most usable Linux dis ... Read more View all SUSE products

Knoppix 5.3.1 Description Knoppix is a bootable live DVD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and oth ... Read more View all Knoppix products

Debian GNU/Linux 4.0r3 Description The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian ... Read more View all Debian products

SimplyMEPIS 7.0 Description SimplyMEPIS as a live CD allows you to run the Linux operating system and all the programs from your CD drive before you install. There is no need to backup all your data, delete t ... Read more View all MEPIS products

FreeBSD 7.0 Description FreeBSD provides higher performance and greater compatibility with other operating systems, and less system administration. FreeBSD(tm) is a full, professional quality, UNIX compat ... Read more View all FreeBSD products

Slackware 12.0 Description Slackware is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining ... Read more View all Slackware products

Fedora Core-Some Greatest moments with Screens

Ubuntu

Ubuntu (IPA: [uːˈbuːntuː] in English,[ùbúntú] in Zulu) is a Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, and servers. It has consistently been rated among the most popular of the many GNU/Linux distributions. Ubuntu's goals include providing an up-to-date yet stable operating system for the average user and having a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. It is a derivative of Debian GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd, owned by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. The name of the distribution comes from the southern African concept of ubuntu which may be rendered roughly as "humanity toward others", "we are people because of other people", or "I am who I am because of who we all are", though other meanings have been suggested.This Linux distribution is named Ubuntu as it is expected to bring the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world. Ubuntu is free software and users can share it among each other.

Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project, aiming to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments, respectively, to the Ubuntu core (Ubuntu uses GNOME for its desktop environment). Edubuntu is an official subproject designed for school environments, and should be equally suitable for children to use at home. Gobuntu is an official subproject that is aimed at adhering strictly to the Free Software Foundation's Four Freedoms.The newest official subproject is JeOS. Ubuntu JeOS (pronounced "Juice") is a concept for what an operating system should look like in the context of a virtual appliance.

Ubuntu releases new versions every six months, and supports those releases for 18 months with daily security fixes and patches to critical bugs. The most recent version, Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon), was released on 18 October 2007. There are also Long Term Support (LTS) releases, which have three years support for the desktop version and five years for the server version. The most recent major LTS version, Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake), was released on June 1, 2006. The first update, Ubuntu 6.06.1, was released on August 10, 2006, while the second, 6.06.2, was released on January 21, 2008.The next major LTS version will be 8.04 (Hardy Heron), scheduled for release in April 2008. Following this, Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) is planned for release in October 2008.

Mandriva- Formerly Mandrake

Mandriva Linux, formerly Mandrake Linux, announced Tuesday that the ISO images of the free edition of its 2006 operating system are now available for download on public FTP mirror sites. France-based Mandriva began shipping boxed versions of its 2006 operating system on Nov. 3.

Mandriva Linux 2006 Free is a complete and comprehensive Linux distribution consisting entirely of free and open source software. It is freely downloadable and redistributable by anyone.

The newest version of the company's flagship product merges "pioneer technologies" from Conectiva and Lycoris, as well as spanning for the first time a one-year release cycle, the company said.

Mandriva 2006's key new features, as highlighted by the company, are:

• Linux kernel 2.6.12-12mdk
  
• KDE 3.4
  
• Kat desktop search tool
  
• OpenOffice 2.0
  
• Interactive firewall
  
• Official support for Intel's Centrino mobile technology
  
• Full integration of Skype
  
• Auto-installation server
  
• Smart package manager
  
• Integration of Conectiva's and Lycoris's technologies

The Kat desktop search tool allows users to track down information not only in file names but also in the content of the files, according to the company. This provides a powerful means to being permanently able to find important data on one's computer, even many months or years after having created a document, Mandriva said.

An interactive firewall lets users get real-time information on malicious actions being performed against their system, according to the company. Unlike a typical firewall, which is based on fixed rules, the interactive version allows to constantly adapt the rules depending on the actual status of the computer, Madriva said.

Some key applications included in all versions of Mandriva 2006 are:

• OpenOffice.org office suite
  
• Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7
  
• Kopete IM client
  
• Kontact contact management
  
• The GIMP, for image creation and manipulation
  
• Amarok, for digital music collection and management

Each edition of Mandriva Linux 2006 is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. In addition to an extensive selection of software, all 2006 official versions include many pre-packaged commercial plugins such as Flash and Java players, NVIDIA and ATI drivers, and many others, according to the company.

Mandriva 2006 is available in three editions:

• Discovery/Lx, for the Linux beginner
  
• PowerPack, for the advanced computer user
  
• PowerPack+, for SOHO users

Mandriva 2006 is available for purchase at the Mandriva Store. Paid downloadable versions are available here. Mandriva Club members and Mandriva official contributors have rights to simply download the software. All Mandriva Linux 2006 editions include Web-based support, printed or electronic manuals, and a free limited subscription to Mandriva Online (for easy updates) and Mandriva Club, the company said.

download link:http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/downloads

Linspire-World's Easiest Linux

It begins, where the others end...Starting with the best that open source has to offer Linspire adds CNR, proprietary software, drivers, and codecs to provide the world's easiest Linux-based operating system designed for laptop & desktop PCs

Powered by UbuntuLinspire is a Debian-based Linux operating system, which uses the popular Ubuntu Linux OS for its baseline. Linspire starts with Ubuntu, then adds many additional features and software applications including proprietary software, codecs and drivers to provide provide you the world's easiest Linux-based operating system designed for laptop & desktop PCs.

CNR availableCNR.com provides access to over 20,000 free & commercial software programs, packages and libraries. Linspire 6.0 comes pre-installed with the CNR Client (Currently in beta stage - auto-updates are available for upcoming Client versions).

Multimedia SupportLinspire comes pre-loaded and ready to support MP3, Real, Quicktime, Windows Media, Java, Flash, and more. No more hunting around, buying, licensing and then installing all the different multimedia support software. Everything is already licensed and ready to run. Optional DVD playback support is just a click away at CNR.com.

Plug-N-Play Hardware SupportLinspire provides the most extensive hardware support available including drivers from ATI, nVidia, Intel, and others. Connect digital cameras, scanners, MP3 players and more. Linspire instantly recognizes USB and Firewire devices. Thousands of peripherals are supported without requiring the messy installation of drivers or other software. Just plug in the device and go.

Wireless NetworkingLinspire supports the latest 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking and an updated Network Control panel lets you customize profiles so you can effortlessly shift between home, work and other networks without bothering with any configuration screens.

Office Productivity SuiteLinspire's comes pre-installed with a complete office productivity software suite (Open Office 2.2) which includes Microsoft file-compatible word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, as well as new Open XML translators which enables bi-directional compatibility so that files saved in Open XML can be opened by OpenOffice, providing more interopability so you can easily read and share documents.

Internet SuiteOnce connected to the web, the Linspire Internet Suite provides all you need to make the most of your online experience: An easy-to-use tabbed web browser with pop-up ad blocking, multi-account email program with SPAM filtering, an address book, calendar! And Linspire is compatible with Windows media, Flash, and Java and more!

Instant MessagingStay in touch with all your friends using Pidgin. Instant Messaging from Pidgin supports AOL, AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, and other messaging networks, and includes plenty of advanced features such as tabs, chat rooms and buddy notification.

Lphoto - Digital PhotosLinspire includes Lphoto, the best all-in-one photo manager available. Import, organize, edit, crop, enhance, and share photos from over 300 hundred plug-n-play supported digital cameras. Even use your photos as a screensaver and make video CDs!

Lsongs - Digital MusicLsongs is an all-in-one music manager built-in to Linspire and ready to help you rip your favorite music, organize it, play it, sync it to portable players, and burn it to your own music mix CDs. Lsongs provides everything you need to easily manage and enjoy your music collection.

Free Internet CallingThe popular Gizmo Project VoIP software lets you talk to your friends all over the world for free with no long-distance phone charges. Call computer-to-computer, set up conference calls, and check voicemail - all at no charge. Or you can "Call Out" to land-line telephones for as little as a penny per minute, and automatic account creation makes Gizmo Project a snap to set up.

Microsoft IP ProtectionWe provide you the confidence of knowing that Linspire actively secures proper intellectual property licenses and assurances for 3rd party technology that are part of our products. These efforts include licensing agreements between Linspire and dozens of commercial software vendors, including our arrangement with Microsoft to provide Linspire customers with Microsoft patent covenants.