Is fedora for me? (specifics inside)

[Redrazor39]

Well, this is based on what I heard about fedora, but I would like a distro that has the latest and greatest technologies, actually works (without running into total breakage, but maybe a few errors here and there as long as I can fix them), Is stable enough for casual use (not even office stuff-- I leave that for Windows), looks very nice, is easy enough to figure out, does not require extensive knowledge about *NIX, but some background is good (I've used ubuntu for 8 months and openSUSE for a couple of weeks), and is rapidly developing, and very importantly-- if I report a bug or ask for help, I can expect to see it worked on or get some help with it.

There might be more but I'll post more info. as I remember it and get responses.

[Daggo]

Try this:
http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/

[Redrazor39]

This is what I got:

We found the following perfect match(es):


Freespire
Homepage: http://www.freespire.org/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
Freespire is a community-driven, Linux-based operating system that combines the best that free, open source software has to offer (community driven, freely distributed, open source code, etc.), but also provides users the choice of including proprietary codecs, drivers and applications as they see fit.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


Mandriva
Homepage: http://www.mandrivalinux.org/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
Mandriva Linux (formerly known as Mandrake Linux) was created in 1998 with the goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. Mandriva offers all the power and stability of Linux to both individuals and professional users in an easy-to-use and pleasant environment.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


PCLinuxOS
Homepage: http://www.pclinuxos.com/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
PCLinuxOS is one of the world’s up and coming providers of a Linux Desktop Solution. With a small but dedicated development team, PClinuxOS delivers Desktop Ready Software that harnesses the power of the Open Source Community.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


Fedora
Homepage: http://fedora.redhat.com/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open source software. Fedora Core is built to provide choice. It includes the latest versions of many software packages, including both GNOME and KDE desktop environments. Fedora Extras, a repository built entirely by volunteers, provides thousands more packages, and is enabled for use by default.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


Kubuntu
Homepage: http://www.kubuntu.org/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


OpenSuSE
Homepage: http://www.opensuse.org/
Screenshots: The Coding Studio
The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to the world's most usable Linux distribution, SUSE Linux. OpenSUSE delivers everything that Linux developers and enthusiasts need to get started with Linux. Hosted at opensuse.org, the project features easy access to builds and releases. It also offers extensive community development programs for open access to the development process used to create SUSE Linux.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)

I've tried other tests and they put Fedora, then Ubuntu, then openSUSE.

[Redrazor39]

From polishlinux.org:

1. Fedora
2. Ubuntu Linux
3. openSUSE
4. Mandriva Linux
5. MEPIS Linux

From Desktop Linux at home:

Distro

Ubuntu Yes Intermediate Maybe
Mandriva Yes Intermediate Maybe
Vector Yes Intermediate Yes
Fedora Yes Knowledgeable Maybe
Mepis Yes Knowledgeable Maybe



As you can see, all three put Fedora high up in the list.

I really like KDE, but is Fedora KDE well supported or is it bad like kubuntu IMHO? (See my other thread with this question)

[ryaxnb]

Notice that Mandriva was also recommended by all those pickers. You may want to try Mandriva, it is an excellent product. :) It's KDE 3.5.9 support is superb, and the backports repository provides interesting new programs. Oh and contrary to opinion, from what I've found community support is quite nice, and bug reports are taken in thoughtfully. I've always thought along with OpenSUSE, Mandriva was one of the best KDE distros.