I know, when you would like to try Linux, you do not know where to ask to get the best distribution for you. Linux distribution (aka Distro) is a variety or options for your computer to run Linux. As an example, if you choose Windows, you can only have XP, Vista, 2000 or 98 (Although it’s not a good example). That’s about it. But, for Linux, you can have thousands of options (distro) to choose.

The Linux Counter is started as a “for fun” project to find out how many Linux users there are worldwide. The basic idea is for people to register themselves as being a Linux user. Of course, this way you won’t get all Linux users counted as not every Linux user will register himself at the Linux Counter site.

I just would like to share with you (especially other doctors) who would like to see what Xandros Linux looks like. I hereby show you 10 screenshots of my Desktop (notebook to be precise)…

Launch menu = Start Menu in Windows.

Xandros File Manager = Windows File Manager.

Solitaire in Xandros.

PowerPoint in Open Office Impress.

Xandros Network, where you download Xandros compatible software and applications.

Xandros Desktop Help.

Last week, while I was window shopping in one of our local bookstore, I grabbed a magazine called “Linux For You” August Edition. I have seen the magazine for few times in that bookstore, but I was not keen to buy it then. But, when I saw it has free Knoppix 5.0.1 Live DVD, I could not resist to pick it up. It cost me about RM17, but never mind, I can claim from my yearly tax benefit.