Best Linux Distro to dual boot

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  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Best Linux Distro to dual boot


    So, I was wondering what Linux Distro works the best alongside Windows 7?
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  2. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    I would suggest that for trial purposes you look at Ubuntu which may be run as a virtual windows program using the WUBI system.

    I actually keep a copy on a bootable USB stick for recovery purposes so options are available, It is also one of the most "Windows Like" distros though others are available
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    Yeah I currently am running Ubuntu, and I want to install Windows Ultimate x64. However Ubuntu has been giving me so many problems I would like to try something else. Also, it does not matter if it is similar to Windows. I would actually prefer something a bit different. Suggestions?
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  4. Posts : 145
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    I personally use Ubuntu 11.04 its my favorite, runs fast, never has any problems and I like the new Unity desktop enviroment, but if u want something different a good alternative is Linux Mint which is based on Ubuntu. It has Gnome 2.3 as the default desktop enviroment instead of Unity which is why many people went to Linux Mint.
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  5. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Ubuntu is usually best for those new to Linux. It seems to work well, with most hardware. Lots of people like Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, but contains most of the multimedia pieces that Ubuntu takes out.
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  6. Posts : 74
    windows 7 professional 64-bit
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    Barman58, do you have any experience with Ubuntu and wireless adapters?
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  7. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    Chilidawg said:
    Barman58, do you have any experience with Ubuntu and wireless adapters?
    Wireless used to be, [c.2009], a real problem with the user having to go through all sorts of hoops with propriety drivers to get things to work.

    maybe I've been lucky with the recent distros, but the current versions have found my local wireless links without any input from me (11.04 desktop).

    As I do not actually use Linux in a regular production environment I am perhaps not the best to give advice on this but personal experience has definitely improved. I will say that I've always found that if you do have issues with hardware on Linux that the information is out there on the net starting with the forums of the actual distros involved
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  8. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Chilidawg said:
    Barman58, do you have any experience with Ubuntu and wireless adapters?
    Depending upon the model and the chipset, wireless under Linux can be a gigantic pain in the butt. Some mfg's simply don't make drivers available.
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  9. Posts : 8,679
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Hello there. I think that this site should help you to choose the best distro for you. :)
    Choosing the Best Linux Distro for You | Linux Articles - Linux Ubuntu
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  10. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    Well I am think I got it narrowed down to Fedora, Gentoo, or Slackware. What do you guys think?
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