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It is also not a bad idea to start with Manjaro linux which is based on arch linux, but comes with a graphical package manager, but also gives you the option to use the commandline to install and do...

I do not care for windows 8, but the one fix that would make Windows 8 bearable for many windows power users would be to add or install the application, start8 or vistart if I am not mistaken. It...

I am asuming that you have one of those new laptops with secure boot and windows 8?
(1) First step is to ensure that you go to your BIOs and make sure that you enabled Windows Boot Manager under...

I am running the newest Manjaro 0.8.3 i686 and trying to compare performance to x86_64. It looks gorgeous and runs very well. The xfce desktop interface is sleek and fast. I got the i686 to be able...

There are numerous to choose from.
If no Ubuntu-based, below are some to choose for lightweight, and ease of use.
(1) Salix and Vectorlinux (slackware-based) but easy to use and quite fast, With...

You are a big time life saver. I have been looking for this for a long while. You rock man.

It is not just you. Arch tends to go up and down in the past with regards to packages being orphaned. It seems to be getting better though with regards these things. To date, an arch-based system is...

My favorite Distro is Arch-based. I love the Arch linux base and ease to maintain, coupled with Speed and pure user empowerment. The Debian-based distro crawls in comparison on same hardware...

Favorite Distros 2012
(1) Bridge Linux / Archbang (By far my two favorites)
(2) Zorin OS
(3) Pinguy OS and Sabayon

The arch-based distros are more adaptable to any type of PC irrespective...

I dual boot Bridge Linux 64 bit XFCE version (Based on Archbang / Arch) and ZorinOS (Based on Ubuntu)
My spouse uses Ubuntu 10.10 - Still runs like a champ on her Asus laptop (About 3 years now)
On...

Off these three depending on hardware's age I would likely prefer Lubuntu. Crunchbang is nice as well and likely slightly faster than the other two. Lubuntu with the lxde DE is just more ready to go...

Cinnamon is nice, but feels kde like for me. And its extensions work more robustly than gnome 3. I am yet to try Mate, but for all its worth, I am pleased with its existence.
I am more of an...

Of those three choices, Crunchbang is the most feature-rich. But if you are looking for the best choice in terms of speed and functionality, none comes close to "Archbang"

It comes with openbox,...

Main Laptop - Archbang (Based off Archlinux) & Pinguy OS 11.10 (occassionally)
Other Laptop for guest - Ubuntu 10.10
At Work - forced to use windows XP

If you are trying to learn with some small challenges then archlinux is very worth it. Personally, I would recommend Archbang instead as it installs in a fully ready to use state. And it gives you a...

I applaud the effort and support. Distro-hopping pays in the long run depending on the type of user you are and your goal. Take a distro not typically heard of as much called, Pinguy OS. It is based...

I have exclusively been on linux since 2005 till present. It was an easy logical switch after simply getting sick of the virus and mal-ware plaque on my windows XP machine then.

I not only run...

I couldn't agree with you more now when I think of it. I cannot easily go back to gnome 2 either after seeing a wonderful implementation of gnome 3 with numerous customization options brought back.

I agree with everyone. In reality, all the linux distros suffer this same issue. Windows 8 is supposedly faster than windows 7,. Even Microsoft learnt the hard way that discriminating against older...

I actually used the macbuntu instructions for ubuntu 11.10 on it and resized the left and bottom docks to a smaller size to make them nicer. Performance is solid even with gnome shell. All the apps...

Anyone else tried this Ubuntu-based distro. It still suffers from some of the same flaws as Ubuntu or Mint. Wierd as it sounds it looks much better and customizable than Mint and Ubuntu.

I...

Regardless of Laptop Spec. The newest 11.10 or 11.04 run way too slowly compared to the Ubuntu 10.10 or 10.04. Just because I have a super powerful PC does not mean I need excess bloat. That is like...

I know this is supposed to be constructive criticism and not ranting, but I am super dissappointed in the state of linux overall. At least from the newbie to intermediate level. I feel a major step...

Yup. +1 Here for archbang. It has been hard going to other distros since I discovered archbang. I would not go arch directly either. I have been itching to stay on salix for a bit or try out pinguy...

Hotweiss, you are a God-send., your guide should be on a sticky for Ubuntu and Mint 12 forum as a great deal of users would benefit greatly from this post.

It certainly is steering me in the...