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Which Linux to install on new laptop? Wanted: simple, straightforward interface
I’m an art photographer who uses computers for simple photo editing (as in Photoshop) as well as the regular stuff like e-mail, Internet and word processing. I also use computers to archive my entire music collection (mp3) and listen to it.
I’ve just purchased my first laptop (a Sony Vaio) and would like to give Linux a try (as the only OS installed). I’m interested in encrypting the whole thing (with something like TrueCrypt). Generally I want to save resources by using a simple, straightforward OS with no silly bells and whistles such as the ridiculous Windows Vista graphics.
I want to spend as little time as possible having to program stuff and as much time as possible getting the task done. The OS should be self-explanatory and user-friendly, but it should also give me some control over how my computer is run.
Which Linux version do you recommend?
Hi, I would suggest openSUSE, its the most polsihed, easiest to use, looks good and has better hardware support cause its got a newer kernel than most other distros which is important for new machines.
openSUSE also has one of the best power management which is extremely important for laptops.
You can use GIMP for photo editing but remember that no Windows programs will work.
There is a windows compatibility program called Wine and I have heard it can make photoshop cs2 work though.
openSUSE
http://en.opensuse.org
Screenshots
http://en.opensuse.org/Screenshots/openSUSE_11.0
Other linux distros I would recommend, buy the Mandriva power pack if u want, its cool to.
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com
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