Debian Linux

[conf]

Found only instructions for Ubuntu in the Forum. Is there a great difference to Debian ?
Since Steam would run on Debian I think its a good idea to use this one.
Have I to face more troubles with Boinc when I use it ?,- or, is it to difficult for a linux noob at all ?
I plan to use it with my 4770k and a 7950 or 660GTX, whatever fits better for the projects.

[Duke of Buckingham]

It was this site that made me choose Ubuntu but I can understand that Debian is better for some other uses. I hope you like it-
https://www.udemy.com/blog/debian-vs-ubuntu/

This is a comparison on the many Linux systems with a different organization but useful conf.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions

[trigggl]

At this point, I would probably choose Debian over Ubuntu. I don't recall having many problems with Debian when I was using it. The only reason I switched to Ubuntu at the time was because that's the Linux that Dell was shipping with. I hear Mepis is really good. It's a Debian offshoot also.

[zombie67]

I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.

[trigggl]

I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.

That may be what I meant. I don't see too much outside of Gentoo these days.

[conf]

Hmmm.-. I want Debian because its the base for the new Steam Machines and I thought it would be nice to play some Games written in Linux.
If its no problem for Boinc Ill give it a try. Thanks for the other ideas, keep them in mind.
Its for my 7th box and the current 6 have all Windows 7 or 8, enough money spent for Microsoft.

[Fire$torm]

You gave money to M$......???

[Duke of Buckingham]

We all were young and learning ....
and our money flying to Microsoft.
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/images/microsoft-beta-test.jpg
Yhea that was sad.
http://www.safechildren.ca/Portals/36/supporting-photos/Waa-cry-baby2.jpg
after a lot of thinking I will try MINT.

[STE\/E]

I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.

Which type & version of Mint do you recommend Z, there seems to be several different type's & version's ...

[Duke of Buckingham]

You didnt ask me but I will try Olivia connected with Raring Ubuntu but most of the choices are from Maya version from Precise Ubuntu and you Z67 what is your preference?

[zombie67]

Cinnamon 64 bit.

FYI, for the folks who want Debian, there is a mint version of that too (I have never used it).

[conf]

Cinnamon Mint 64 ( Ubuntu ?? ) downloaded, I assume I should burn it on a dvd and boot with this one.
Mobo drivers and Gpu drivers would be easy to find but
which additional drivers do I need for Boinc with Linux ?
Anything I have to look at to get it run ?

[Fire$torm]

Cinnamon Mint 64 ( Ubuntu ?? ) downloaded, I assume I should burn it on a dvd and boot with this one.
Mobo drivers and Gpu drivers would be easy to find but
which additional drivers do I need for Boinc with Linux ?
Anything I have to look at to get it run ?

If you have a USB thumb drive, use Yumi or Universal USB Installer. Both of which can be had at PenDriveLInux (Link (http://www.pendrivelinux.com/)). Much better then burning a disc.

[conf]

Thanks, done. Somewhere I have 2 new USB Sticks , will search them tomorrow, now its to late.
Will post my next problems here again and Im quite sure there will be some.

[Slicker]

In general, Debian tends to be more stable than Ubuntu as it doesn't use bleeding edge everything. It is commonly used for servers. That is strives to be very stable also means that certain packages you may want or need are not available unless you enable the experimental sources. But, if you are going to do that, you lose stability (potentially) and may as well run Ubuntu. Since I hate upgrading, I choose the "LTS" or long term support version of any distro if they have it.