[sf-lug] alternatives to ubuntu?

[Rick Moen]

Quoting Michael Shiloh (michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com):

> i'm really hating unity, and i'm exploring alternatives to ubuntu.
> 
> the main reason i chose ubuntu was that i use it as a platform for
> teaching various foss tools, and i need a distro that for the most
> part just works for my students.
> 
> any recommendations?

Yes.

http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=kicking#distro

The good news is, you have a _large_ smorgasbord of good choices to 
pick among.

If you feel like coming to a CABAL meeting
(http://linuxmafia.com/cabal/), we'll help you install any of them, and
have current installation media for most likely choices.
(http://linuxmafia.com/cabal/installfest/#distros).