Why do you use Linux??

[StevieP]

I've always used Windows in one form or another but I'm intrigued by Linux after a very small experience of wiping an SSD before sale using "Parted Magic"

The UI looked nice and clean with, from what I saw, a great deal of the functionality of Windows without all of the bloat!

I guess my question is, which Linux UI is a good one for a total beginner to try and what do you guys use it for anyway over and above Windows??

 

[StevieP]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I think I might have a play about with Mint Cinnamon and see how I get on with it!

I've currently got a laptop with W7 on - how would I go about installing Mint Cinnamon on there too so I can choose which to boot up?

 

[StevieP]

Had a look at Mint Cinnamon last night, albeit running from the CD rather than installing it on the hard drive of my laptop.

Looks very interesting at first glance, although it was pretty slow at times, I assume due it accessing the CD though!?

I like the idea of having an OS that I can have a play about with but there were a couple of issues:

1) My wireless indicator on my laptop was continually flashing as opposed to it being a solid "on"!?!?! It didn't seem to affect the connection to my router but was a bit off-putting!

2) It seemed to crash when I closed the lid (still plugged in) - when I opened it back up I had the mouse cursor but nothing else would work!?!? (keys, mouse buttons etc)

Other than the above I quite like the look of it so will have a proper play about this weekend!

Thanks for the recommendations guys!