Posted 06/17/2007 at 09:59:09am

Try Sabayon Linux DVD, you wont have that problem, it runs Out of the box original DVDs, mp3, mpeg, avi, etc... Ubuntu is good, but for Out of the box experience I recommend you to please try some of these distros if you feel frustrated with Ubuntu: 1- PCLinux 2- Sabayon Linux 3- Sam Linux 4- Mint Linux 5- Fedora 7 Linux, expect the best O.S. for 2010, above Windows and Mac

Posted 06/17/2007 at 09:55:07am

Be sure to check this site: www.distrowatch.com The distros encyclopedia web site

Posted 06/17/2007 at 09:46:50am

I bought the June 2007 edition of MaximumPC, and I really like your mag (this is the first I bought). This article about getting started with linux, mainly focused on Ubuntu, it´s fine. But I also wanted to let the people know that not always popular = the best (or easiest) Ubuntu is good, but for Out of the box experience I recommend you to please try some of this distros if you feel frustrated with Ubuntu: 1- PCLinux 2- Sabayon Linux 3- Fedora7 4- Sam Linux 5- Mint Linux With all those distros you have out of the box support(without needing to download codecs)for: Original DVD, mp3, mpeg, avi, flash, microsoft office compatible formats (.doc, .ppt), etc.. + Beryl/Compiz Cube desktop 3D. Linux, expect the best O.S. for 2010, above Windows and Mac.

Posted 06/17/2007 at 09:33:44am

Hey Robert, Interesting and good little article for newbies. Congratulations for writing about other distro than Ubuntu. For Out of the box experience I recommend you to please try some of this distros if you feel frustrated with Ubuntu: 1- PCLinux 2- Sabayon Linux 3- Sam Linux 4- Mint Linux And yes, Fedora 7 is praised by many.