Kubuntu vs. Ubuntu

[Steven Vollom]

Derek Broughton wrote:
> Steven Vollom wrote:
>
>   
>> Soon I will install an OS in my new computer.  It is 64 bit.  I have
>> been advised that Ubuntu Intrepid is more stable than Kubuntu
>> Intrepid.
>> Do they contain the same features?  Would you choose Ubuntu or Kubuntu
>> Intrepid?  Thanks!
>>     
>
> I can't decide whether that's more likely to get an accurate answer here
> or on the Ubuntu-Users list.  
>
> They're likely to tell you that Ubuntu is better than Kubuntu, anyway. 
> otoh, here, many are likely to tell you that Kubuntu 8.10 has gone 
> downhill.
>
> Between Ubuntu & Kubuntu 8.04, Kubuntu is the hands-down winner.  8.10 
> has introduced KDE4 and for those of us used to KDE3, it's going to be a 
> learning curve.  otoh, if you don't know KDE at all, I'd suggest you're 
> readier for KDE4 than many of us!
>
> The non-GUI parts of Ubuntu are the same for all flavors of the distro.
>
>   
I am confused.  Aren't they basically the same?  What I heard was that 
Kubuntu had more configuration problems.  Doesn't Ubuntu use KDE?  I 
tried 8.10 a while back but found it too difficult for me to handle 
KDE4, but now I am changing to 64 bit and AMD quad, and I heard that 64 
bit was a necessity and Ubuntu stabler than Kubuntu.  I am currently 
using Hardy.  With my new computer, I would like to make the best first 
install, so that all the little hidden files that  I never am aware of, 
come from the better first install; I am not sure if that matters, it is 
just a thought.  When I have formatted a Hard Drive, there is always 
something left on the drive.  I don't know what it is, but I don't want 
it to be the lesser of two OS's with stuff I can't get rid of.  About 
the Ubuntu users list.  Is it like this list, where we receive emails 
and post on emails?

I have only ever used Kubuntu.  Initially, not knowing the difference, I 
just chose the most attractive.  I liked the Blue rather than warm color 
Desktop.  Not much of a reason to make the choice, but also it was the 
newer work.

By the way, my new motherboard is an ASUS Mempipe board.  It has 
Crossfire and SLI technology onboard and the ability to handle all the 
benefits of my processor.  Do you know if Kubuntu or Ubuntu has worked 
the SLI problem?  I think only Vista can work with it in Microsoft.  I 
don't have the absolute cutting edge for components, but I am not far 
off.  So, I want to make the right decision for OS. TIA.

Steven