linux for beginners

On 19 Apr, 12:06, "Marlock" wrote:

Hi ya all!!!

I'd like to install linux for the first time!

Which one to take? What to be careful about?
What about hardware support? What about the software that comes with the
distribution?

Do you think for a start it would be wiser to try out the portable one to
see if everything works?

The latest Ubuntu is very good, and still available as a "live" CD so
you can try before installing. There is also some wierd app you can
copy to windows, and then boot Linux-in-a-box as well.

The installer will re-size an existing windows partition and make a
dual-boot machine if you want a safety net.

I use Ubuntu at home and it is fine for everything I need.