Re: Fedora vs. Ubuntu

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On 9/21/06, Chong Yu Meng <chongym@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Thu, 2006-09-21 at 02:25 -0500, Mike McCarty wrote:
> Umm, unless he wants to make installing his OS into a hobby, I
> recommend almost anything over Fedora.

Actually, I'd say the choice of which distro to use depends a lot on
what the person is going to use it for, and several other
considerations, such as:
* availability of support -- whether you can easily and readily find
someone who can help you install the product and/or resolve any problems
along the way
* level of technology proficiency -- is the person a complete newbie? Or
someone who has assembled computers himself?

There are 2 scenarios for which I would push for Linux in general and
Fedora in particular: if the friend wants an OS for a server, OR if the
friend wants an application development environment.

For programming, nothing beats the price, speed and most of all,
stability, of Linux. No need for anti-virus, anti-spyware and a plethora
of security software slowing down your system, and even if you mess up
your program, you (probably) won't need to reboot or worse, re-install
your OS.

As for server environments, one of the main advantages of UNIX/Linux as
compared to The Other OS is the commandline. If you have ever had to
explain which buttons to press or options to select, to a complete
newbie administrator, you will wish there was a commandline way of doing
things, which you just need to document and pass on the magic
incantation.


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What a strange thread: Most people here are Fedora users, but the
majority seems to recommend Ubuntu...

I have used both Fedora and Ubuntu, and for a new user I do not think
it matters much which distro he or she chooses. As long as he or she
is willing to learn an curious and that there is someone to guide him
or her along the way, both distros would be a good choice.

I switched from Ubuntu to Fedora a year ago (I was initially a Redhat
user when I first started using Linux) and have never looked back. Why
do I prefere Fedora?

1. The software that are available in Extra is generaly more up to
date than what I experienced with universe and multiverse in Ubuntu.
2. Fedora has found the prefect balance between providing cutting edge
software while maintaining a stable foundation.

Still there are some issues with Fedora that are easier in Ubuntu:
1. restricted firmware and codecs. Even though I agree very much on
Fedora's view on non-free software, firmware, video and audio codecs
are some of the major issues for new users. Even though this is easily
solved, it is still easier in *buntu.

All in all I can not say anything other than that I am very pleased
with Fedora and do not hesitate to recommend it to new and old users.


--
Trond Danielsen

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