Linux – I have been a Linux user since 1993 where I picked up a copy of Slakware and configured it to be a gateway router PC over my 28.8k bps modem. Back in those days you actually had to compile source and things did not always work out as planned. Today is a whole new ball game for Linux and with so many distributions how do you know which one to go with. With such a long list I have choosen 2 of the more popular distro’s, Fedora and Ubuntu.
Both distro’s have advanced into the world of hardware-accelerated desktop graphics, with Fedora sporting Gnome 3.2 and Ubuntu Unity running on top of Gnome 3. Which one is better? It is a choice you are going to have to make, personally I lean towards Gnome since it works better for me and is much more configurable where Unity is much more static and is aimed at casual computer users.
Ubuntu Unity 11.10
Now if you are like me and like the package management tools that come with Ubuntu and the default programs you are not forced to stick with Unity, you can go into the software center and install Gnome 3.2 for your own use. Fedora unfortunately does not have the ability to install Unity if you decided you wanted to test it out.
Unity has a following because of their use of Lens’s which allow you to add additional functionality to Unity but Gnome supports something similar called extensions. You can use various languages including JavaScript and CSS to create Gnome extensions while Unity does not have the wide variety of languages to choose from.
Fedora 16
I could detail the features of both these systems all day long, but I have tested both of them and like both of them. They both have their bugs and really this is about personal preference. I would say if you want something simple to use and that has great support then Ubuntu is the distribution for you. If you want configuration and are a fan of Red Hat Linux, then I would say Fedora is the choice for you. The nice thing is you can install either of the distrobutions on a spare USB thumb drive and run your system that way until you decide.
What experiences have you had with Fedora and Ubuntu?
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What is everyones thoughts?
i am a new linux user ..well the last time i had my hands on linux was 10 years ago but i gave up back then lol i have to say my computer also gave up to much abuse from me… so i have been told to try as many distros as i could fedora is my second best i am using ubuntu 11.04 ( work best for m laptop) i run it classic for my part its just for the look because like i said im new i have no clue of whats going on under the hood but find them both easy to use for a new user like me (bit of reading require)
My first distro was ubuntu 5 years ago, past year i started an exodus to linux mint debian edition, but things started to get broken offten. Tried Fedora a couple days ago, i feel at home; almost everything works with a little basic configuration. Im a 32 year old computer science student, i have not time to fix things everyday.
Fedora 16 is my best gnome 3 experience.
(sorry for my english, just in case. im not a native english speaker)
Thanks for you response, I liked Fedora, like i explained I find using Ubuntu much easier as things seem to work well together.