Hi
I have posted a few posting for opinions on some distributions of Linux and have still not come to any conclusions.
What is the best Linux out there in terms of user interface, compatibility with 3 party hardware and general range of software available.
Pretty much all linux's have the same hardware support, a linux kernel is a linux kernel whatever the flavour. The same goes for software, the difference being package management. Debian based systems are supposed to have the best package management via the apt/dpkg system. Depends on what software you mean though. Commercial/non-free software tend to release rpm based packages for redhat though others may be available. Of course there is almost always the option to compile your own :)
I know more and more software developers and producing linux versions of their software but I want to run Linux on a laptop with wireless internet, any suggestions please.
Wireless 54/108Mb can be a little tricky, depends on the onboard chip. rt2500 cards are well supported and im sure others are to. Modems tend to be winmodems so again check the chipset, you might be lucky. Almost all graphics chipsets are supported in one form or another.
Personally i always roll my own.
Kind Regards
Simon Royal
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Hope this helps
Stuart