Best Alternative Operating System To Ubuntu?

[Jesse Palser]

On 06/27/2011 05:45 PM, Jonathan Dlouhy wrote:
> On 06/27/2011 05:41 PM, Jesse Palser wrote:
>> On 06/27/2011 05:33 PM, Jonathan Dlouhy wrote:
>>> On 06/27/2011 05:24 PM, Jesse Palser wrote:
>>>> Best Alternative Operating System To Ubuntu?
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Been using Ubuntu for years, but it is time for a change.
>>>> Many believe like me that Ubuntu design is deteriorating rapidly.
>>>>
>>>> I'm looking for the best Linux Operating System to replace Ubuntu.
>>>> Anyone have any suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> JeZ+Lee
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> If you're OK with KDE, Mageia, openSUSE come to mind. If you want 
>>> fast with ultimate flexibility, then Arch works quite well. Not for 
>>> the faint of heart, although if you follow the excellent wiki it's 
>>> quite simple.
>>>
>>> Jon
>>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Thanks for the reply.
>> I tried(on several occasions) to install Arch Linux,
>> but could not get to a Gnome desktop.
>>
>> I would like to use Arch,
>> but I need a very simple step-by-step guide(not the wiki)
>> to install it with Gnome desktop environment.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> JeZ+Lee
>>
>
> If you can read you can do it, the instructions are very clear and 
> accurate.
>
> https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beginners%27_Guide
>
Hi,

I tried installing Arch Linux 64Bit again,
but don't understand how to get to a Gnome desktop.

Is there some idiots guide to installing Arch Linux?
(yes, I am an idiot)

Guess I'll be taking off the Ubuntu case badge and bumper sticker
on my main desktop computer: Dell XPS 420: "JetFire"
http://16bitsoft.com/images/Dell-XPS420-JetFire-01.JPG

Thanks!

JeZ+Lee