Klethron Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hey Gang, Ive been a member of the board a while and I just got a second machine so I could get back into the Linux scene. I am a graphics designer by trade and I am all about the eye candy. But I am all about the features as well. So here is your chance to pass on your experience. I want to install a Linux distro that is UBER sexy right outta the box. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted June 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 30, 2008 Since looks are so easily changed (install KDE/XFCE/Openbox/whatever) and select whatever theme you like, I am of the opinion that "out of the box" means nothing. Many people think Gnome looks better than KDE, so I would recommend a Gnome-based distro. One that has a pretty default. Maybe Ubuntu or SUSE? Fedora, if its looks appeal to you. But, like I said defaults are transient, and are changed with a mere couple of clicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted June 30, 2008 Supervisor Share Posted June 30, 2008 I've used Ubuntu, Fedora, and LinuxMint. I quite like Mint, but its true, the degree of customization allows you to make anything look like anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 personally, I think gnome looks it's age...and the graphics really haven't changed for a long, long time. KDe is much prettier. I also like Fluxbox, but it's very minimalist. But ya, the customization is really good, so really, make it how you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted June 30, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted June 30, 2008 I like Suse and PcLinuxOS using KDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Opensuse 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 i'd say ubuntu studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redvamp128 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 What are the specs on the second machine. I mean that could determine a little more on what version of linux you would choose. I have an older machine with Puppy Linux installed on it running XFCE-4. I know but what Else would you run on a machine that has a 133 mhz processor and 128mb of memory and a 10 gig hard drive . With onboard Video/Sound and NIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmART Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 i'd say ubuntu studio. Another vote for ubuntu studio! :D (out of the box) ... but ... long live to customization anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerologic Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 +1 For Ubuntu 8.04 :happy: Very nice to look at, great customizations and super powerful for a desktop Linux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimoTurbo Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Have a look at Dreamlinux, I find that it has a very smooth theme and icons. It tries to mimic OSX a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmd3x Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 UBUNTU SATANIC EDITION! - Not my favorite distro, but best looking in my opinion by far. It looks like it was brilliantly and demonicly crafted in the burning fires of hell. Very cool... :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 PCLinux 2008 Gnome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran Posted June 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 30, 2008 I agree with those who say it is easy to customise. I do it automatically with Ubuntu. But here is a site that has lots of screenshots organised by distro, so you can see: http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/...shots/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts