4Orbs
January 30th, 2010, 08:47 AM
Preface: Novice user, two years into Linux, mainly Xubuntu and have been distro hopping since the start (dozens, maybe even a hundred, installs and reinstalls under my belt). In every distro tried, I have found something to like and something to dislike... can't recall trying any distro that just outright stinks. Through it all, Xubuntu has consistently run almost flawlessly and is the one I keep as the mainstay for my family's computer needs (oh, and XP for some games).
Sensitive Territory: I prefer the Ubuntu way of doing things and have no intention of ever abandoning this champion, but recently I discovered that, for some strange reason, my computer actually works better with Slackware based distro's. Is this my imagination or is it hardware related? Is this an unusual occurance, or common? More disturbing is that Vector Classic (new distro, old version KDE) works better on my computer than any I have ever tried. I should note that up til now I have avoided KDE like the plague. I should also note that Zenwalk xfce also runs better. Still, I dig Xubuntu the most.
The Big Question: Should I trust the distro that works the best (maybe it's a tad quicker, more solid feel, reliable cd burning, family-friendly) for my family's needs, or should I trust the distro that has been my favorite for two years?
yaaaa! My dog just snatched my sandwich while I was typing... so nevermind. Please delete this post.
Sensitive Territory: I prefer the Ubuntu way of doing things and have no intention of ever abandoning this champion, but recently I discovered that, for some strange reason, my computer actually works better with Slackware based distro's. Is this my imagination or is it hardware related? Is this an unusual occurance, or common? More disturbing is that Vector Classic (new distro, old version KDE) works better on my computer than any I have ever tried. I should note that up til now I have avoided KDE like the plague. I should also note that Zenwalk xfce also runs better. Still, I dig Xubuntu the most.
The Big Question: Should I trust the distro that works the best (maybe it's a tad quicker, more solid feel, reliable cd burning, family-friendly) for my family's needs, or should I trust the distro that has been my favorite for two years?
yaaaa! My dog just snatched my sandwich while I was typing... so nevermind. Please delete this post.