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[Nick Nolan]

Hey, which linux desktops include this?
Any links to download with it beryl included?

[rridgely]

Mepis and the new ubuntu beta.
Do you want kde or gnome?

[Nick Nolan]

I've not a clue to be honest about either of them, mind explaining the differences?
I heard KDE is like windows.

[rridgely]

I'm not exactly all that knowledgable about linux but I have tried both.
From what I saw kde had better custom aplications like k3b(disk burner) and amarok(which I think can be ported to gnome.. not sure). Oh and Amarok is a music player, but its actually more like winamp or something.. just less sucky. Some say that gnome is lighter than kde, but to be honest I didn't notice a difference in that department.

My suggestion is to try distros that use each and decide for yourself. If you like ubuntu(gnome) there is also kubuntu which uses kde.
Mepis which I thought was the easiest for me(new to linux) uses kde, but its also the most recently updated and has the best chances of supporting your hardware.
http://www.mepis.org/

I believe the version of ubuntu that will have beryl built in is due out sometime this month.

[Nick Nolan]

Ok, will you keep me posted?
Does mepis include Beryl?

[rridgely]

Yes, mepis does include beryl.

[Nick Nolan]

Full effects?
Great.

[Nick Nolan]

It didn't work when i burned to .ISO image.