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I'm planning to buy a new laptop and I would like to run UNIX OS or Linux OS on it. But I can't tell the differance between them and which one would be better for me to use. Can anyone help me out?
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This question has been answered many times on this site, and there is also a FAQ entry (and another ) discussing this.

Please use this sites search function to avoid asking repetative questions.

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Well I'm asking which is better. UNIX or Linux, which of these is better to use. By that I mean which is more stable, flexable, easyer to work with, and that can do alot more. Stuff like that..
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Neither is better nor worse than the other. There are many different flavours of UNIX and Linux - each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

On a laptop, you are going to be looking at one of the *BSD's or some distribution of Linux. Many people have personal favourites (mine is SUSE Linux) - but this all depends on your requirements and level of UNIX/Linux expertise.

For a beginner that wants good hardware recognition, go with Mandrake Linux, if you're proficient and want good hardware recognition go with SUSE, and if you're looking for a truly configurable and rock-solid Linux system go with Slackware.

Again; many people will question this and have their own preferences, it is all dependent on your needs and ability.

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As Zazzy pointed out, "best" is not possible. Is a Corvette "better" than a "Truck"? Is a "train" better than a "plane".?

The forums are not about cheap reviews and opinions, we work hard at UNIX.COM to present to the facts.

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