Linux on new PC

[BeanEgg]

I'm planning to put Linux on my old PC, as I've heard it's a lot better.

Could someone tell me the best OS there is to use on it and why.

It's on 512mb of RAM and has a 80GB HardDrive.

Also, is there a way I can get it?

Thanks in advance,
Sam

[James!]

Not reccomended if you dont know nothing about Linux

[BeanEgg]

Not reccomended if you dont know nothing about Linux

That's why I'm going to get it. To start learning. ;)

It's not going to be my primary PC, hence I emphasised 'old PC'.

[scottish]

Fedora/Ubuntu

Fedora you download not sure about disk
Ubuntu you download but can request a disk (which can take a month or so to ship as its free)

[BeanEgg]

Fedora/Ubuntu

Fedora you download not sure about disk
Ubuntu you download but can request a disk (which can take a month or so to ship as its free)

Yep, I requested Ubunto earlier, with guidance from another friend.

Thanks, +Rep. :)

Edit: I'll spread.
Edit: Given :)

[Recursion]

I've found that Ubuntu live disks come within 2 weeks usually :P

[hamheyelliot]

Fedora 10 is real sexy like at the moment. I give it the thumbs up.

[Recursion]

Vote for Ubuntu here :P

[Robbie]

Ubuntu. Use it.

[BeanEgg]

Thanks, I've already ordered Ubunto, hope it does come within 2 weeks! :D

[Robbie]

Pfft, download the iso and burn it :D

[BeanEgg]

Pfft, download the iso and burn it :D

I was actually on 98%, then cancelled. Spare CD I have now. ;D

Also, I'm not exactly desperate for it at the moment, I just thought I'd add it to my spare PC, that I'm looking at now under my bed. :P

[Agnostic Bear]

install gentoo

[Flisker]

Fedora, CentOS, Gentoo, Debian.