What is a Good Unique Linux Distro?

Question

I might be asking for a little much but i want a Linux distro that is unique. Something that is different because every distro i see is just like windows or mac. A friend of mine was telling me about some distro where the entire desktop was a big cube that you could spin around or whatever. just something no one has seen before like the cube thing (and no i dont care about Ubuntu cube thing).

Answer 1

There are over three hundred Linux distributions that you can choose from. The choices can be overwhelming. There is no agreement as to what is the best linux distro. We know that Linux Ubuntu is the most popular on the desktop and Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the most popular in enterprise settings. But popularity does not equal best fit.



So what is the best linux distro? It depends on your needs and what you are looking for.



1. For newbies:



If you are new to Linux, I suggest you use Linux Mint or PCLinux. These are the most user friendly distributions.



2. Everyday Linux:



If you are looking for a distro that is going to be around a while and is relatively easy to use, then I suggest Fedora or Ubuntu. Fedora is based by Red Hat and Ubuntu is backed by Canonical.



3. Light and fast:



If you have an older system Puppy Linux is the choice for you. It is an amazing distribution for older machines.



4. Server:



CentOS is simply an unbranded and free version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Debian is also an excellent choice, being well known for its stability.



5. Music Production:



Ubuntu Studio is the most popular music and recording solution out there.



6. Multimedia :



If you are interested in turning your computer into a multimedia station, Mythbuntu is the distro for you. The learning curve is a little high, but worth it.



7. Power User:



If you really want to learn Linux, then Gentoo or Slackware is the way to go. Slackware just happens to be the oldest Linux distribution still in active development.



8. Netbooks:



If you are think of using Linux on a netbook, EasyPeasy or Jolicloud are both good choices.



9. KDE Desktop:



For those who like the KDE desktop enviroment OpenSUSE or Kubuntu are probably the best.



10. Kids:



If you have kids the best option for them is Edubuntu.



Hope This Helps!

Answer 2

Every Linux distribution will do the Cube but the best one that works out of the box is Ultimate edition which is a brilliant 3D desktop. play with the live DVD for a while first once your on the desktop the put the mouse pointer near the top of the page and press the scroll wheel on the mouse and you will get the spire cube



Learning what you can do with Linux is unbelievable it never fails to amaze me and I'm 68 yrs old another Linux distribution you need to have a look at is the latest Sabayon 6 just released today

Ultimate edition from here

http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=06576

Latest Sabayon 6 edition from here

http://distrowatch.com

download the Sabayon Linux 6 x86 G.ISO first then try the Sabayon Linux 6 x86 K.ISO later. With Linux there are many different types of desktops with MS and Mac you only get one desktop



if you need any more info message me

Answer 3

Here are a couple of distros. worth considering which are not mainstream like Ubuntu and Linux Mint



Fusion Linux 14 ( Fedora based)

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=fusion



Pardus Linux 2011

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=pardus



You download the ISO. image of Fusion Linux 14 or Pardus Linux 2011 then you need to create a Bootable LiveDVD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



Fusion Linux 14 and Pardus Linux 2011 can be run straight from the LiveDVD without installation.



COMPIZ



CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM)

http://wiki.compiz.org/CCSM



CompizPlugins

http://wiki.compiz.org/CompizPlugins



PluginsMain

http://wiki.compiz.org/PluginsMain



PluginsExtra

http://wiki.compiz.org/PluginsExtra





LUg.

Answer 4

Check out Bohdi or #!Crunchbang.



Also check out the alternative themes in the usual suspect, you may get a look you like.



OpenBox is a real simple real clean windows manager where you launch programs with a right click menu or hotkeys. Very little to clutter things up, except your windows that you're using.



http://www.deviantart.com/download/113129171/openbox___pypanel___conky_2nd_by_jp_art.jpg



Wobbly windows is another unique effect of Ubuntu/ gnome/ compiz.