LINUX Distribution for the newbie

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Thanks Luke. I'll give it a try. Any idea how I could mark this thread as inactive to save peoples' time? (I searched around--no luck).

Regards,
m.



Hi

I think that you may want to start with the base image of ubuntu. I would suggest you don't give in to the urge to install a desktop environment at first and just have fun becoming familiar with the CLI (command line). There are many good introductory series on youtube. That said, you can install a desktop environment called Mate running this command: 

Code:

sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_mate_desktop.sh

It may take a long time to install (dependently on your internet connection speed). 


This is just one of the choices you are given - you can find most of the available OS' images here.

Hope this helps.