Hi I have been using Linux for the past 5 years, Opensuse initially, then ubuntu, both dual boot with WinXP. I moved permanently to Ubuntu about 1.5 years ago. I like to keep my System upto date and hence that has involved upgrading the OS every 6 months.
I would like to put an end to this 6 monthly upgrade madness by moving to a rolling release, i.e Arch initially dual booting with Ubuntu. Now pl help with these few Q's: 1. Is this a good Idea at all for a guy not very comfortable with command line (but can live with it if needed) inspite of a 5 year linux Exp? 2. Though Arch is considered the best Rolling release, is it the best choice for a guy like me? Are there any beginner friendly oned out there? Chakra is still Alpha so not so comfortable. Frankly the Arch Documentation and Wiki are the most comprehensive and well thought out i have seen in the recent past. 3. If I can go ahead which should be installed first? Remember dual booting with WinXP, XP is always installed first. Ubuntu comes with GRUB2, Arch with GRUB Old. Naturally the Rolling release will stay, while the other OS might change. 4. All my Data with live in separate partitions not along with any OS. So Which FS type is better - EXT3 or EXT4. No WinXP, so no need of NTFS. In addition it is backed up to a USB Hard Disk. Regards Narendra Diwate
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