Which is the most stable version of Ubuntu?

Question

I've tried 9.04 and 9.10 (9.04 was faster for me) but now i want to try more stable versions like 8.04 etc ..

Answer 1

Of the current releases without doubt Ubuntu 9.04 is the most stable



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 7 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 7 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38



Linux Mint 7 User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 7 (Gloria)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-7-gloria



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 7 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 7 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



INSTALL LINUX MINT WITHIN WINDOWS (not currently available for Linux Mint 8)



Linux Mint has a feature called mint4win based on the Wubi installer (Ubuntu) which enables you to install Linux Mint within windows (Windows 7 run Wubi/mint4win in vista compatability mode)



Mint4Win – A Wubi based Installer for Linux Mint

http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/



Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



mint4win like Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the LiveCD you have just created and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where mint4win comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint



Also worth a look is the newly released Linux Mint 8 however as mentioned above does not currently offer the mint4win feature



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena



CURRENT SESSION



Linux Mint 7 ext3 with switchable Beryl 0.2.1* and Compiz 0.8.4**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_(window_manager)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz

*Beryl 0.2.1 sourced from Ubuntu 7.04 repositories

**Compiz 0.8.4 sourced from Ubuntu 9.10 repositories





LUg.

Answer 2

Most Stable Ubuntu Version

Answer 3

9.10 uses the (so far) most stable kernel. (That will be true about every version. The current one uses the current kernel, which is the most stable.)

Answer 4

Probably the latest long-term support version. 8.04 LTS, I think.



But if you're looking for stability, maybe you should take a look at Debian.

Answer 5

so go try it.... though i rather use 9.04



8.04 was my first ubuntu. but my distro is fedora