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2010-06-27
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Originally Posted by hassan_badredin
I guess it all depends on what you mean by compatible, and how much Linux experience you have. My first thought is always Ubuntu, simply because it's easy to install and gives you a good default (though I'm not liking the 10.04 too much)
hi all
i got a little problem
i am seriously considering switching from windows to linux on my desktop and i was wondering:
which version of linux would be more suitable to use with the n900?
i mean which should i install on my desktop to be the most compatible with the n900?
thanks
My next one would be Debian, but then I'd probably recommend you use Debian Squeeze instead of Lenny (Lenny being rather Old, and Debian Squeeze is very stable, though does have some small potential for breaking.)
I've been using Arch and loving it, but the N900 is Debian based, and learning Debian is really going to help you learn more of the inner workings of the N900 better.
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2010-06-27
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What do you mean by "compatible"? Every Linux will work fine with the N900. A distribution with a recent kernel (e.g. Ubuntu) includes the Nokia drivers for using the N900 as 3G modem for the computer.
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2010-06-27
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In my opinion it won't matter which distribution you'll choose.
I suggest using the 'version' that feels best for you.
Try a few Live-CDs and check which one fits you best.
If something works with ubuntu it will work with openSuse it will work with Debian.
In my opinion Ubuntu is a good start, because it's very easy to handle for beginners...
I suggest using the 'version' that feels best for you.
Try a few Live-CDs and check which one fits you best.
If something works with ubuntu it will work with openSuse it will work with Debian.
In my opinion Ubuntu is a good start, because it's very easy to handle for beginners...
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2010-06-27
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All linux distributions will be compatible with your n900.
Suse Linux, Fedora, Ubuntu, etc all will do.
I use Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx.
Download it from http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
Suse Linux, Fedora, Ubuntu, etc all will do.
I use Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx.
Download it from http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
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2010-06-27
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Personally I opt for opensuse.
www.opensuse.org
You can download any system config to suite you, 32bit, 64bit, live cd etc.
rgds
www.opensuse.org
You can download any system config to suite you, 32bit, 64bit, live cd etc.
rgds
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2010-06-27
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Originally Posted by slaapliedje
Thats a good point... if you choose a debian-based distribution it will be a benefit for your understanding of the Maemo-basics, cause its debian based also...
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I've been using Arch and loving it, but the N900 is Debian based, and learning Debian is really going to help you learn more of the inner workings of the N900 better.
slaapliedje
Btw:
Nice to see another 'Archer' around here
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If you want to look around for debian-based Distros you might wan't to have look at www.distrowatch.org.
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Last edited by willi_iam; 2010-06-27 at 18:27.
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2010-06-27
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Originally Posted by willi_iam
Back at ya! I used to be a total Debian user, mainly because every time I'd use a different distro (including Ubuntu) something would annoy me and I'd end up going back to Debian.
Thats a good point... if you choose a debian-based distribution it will be a benefit for your understanding of the Maemo-basics, cause its debian based also...
Btw:
Nice to see another 'Archer' around here
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If you want to look around for debian-based Distros you might wan't to have look at www.distrowatch.org.
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I decided to dive into Arch and get it set up. After the initial setup everything is a breeze! Only thing I really miss is synaptic, but it was only good for certain things, I usually ended up using apt-get through command anyhow.
So using pacman or yaourt or clyde isn't much different for me.
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2010-06-27
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i recomend linux mint its a ubuntu based distribution very very stable and so much easy for beginners
www.linuxmint.com
www.linuxmint.com
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2010-06-27
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The old long standing proverb says, that "You should choose the Linux distribution that your friendly neighbourhood Linux Geek uses".
But I second that if you're interested in Linux in context of N900, you should choose Debian itself or its more beginner friendly derivative - Ubuntu. This enables you to transfer acquired knowledge directly to Maemo.
But I second that if you're interested in Linux in context of N900, you should choose Debian itself or its more beginner friendly derivative - Ubuntu. This enables you to transfer acquired knowledge directly to Maemo.
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i got a little problem
i am seriously considering switching from windows to linux on my desktop and i was wondering:
which version of linux would be more suitable to use with the n900?
i mean which should i install on my desktop to be the most compatible with the n900?
thanks