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Hi all,

Originally i had posted this thread in the wrong forum! (Pretty stupid, huh!) So i will ask the right form today!

Dose anyone know any good websites for downloading Linux.

Any help would be great!

Thanks,
Chris (Croft .L)

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Quick note tying the thread together: good start — asked the right question, and , and pointed to useful distro lists. Those roundup sites are handy for comparison, but always fetch install images from a distribution’s official download page or its official mirror network; official pages publish signed checksum files and verification instructions so you can trust what you install. (documentation.ubuntu.com)

Practical verification steps to follow every time you download an ISO (short and actionable):

  1. from the official site grab the ISO plus the checksum file (SHA256/SHA512) and its signature file; 2) import or confirm the project’s signing key; 3) verify the signature on the checksum file, then check the ISO against the checksum. Example commands (run where the ISO and checksum files live):
    gpg --keyid-format long --verify SHA256SUMS.gpg SHA256SUMS
sha256sum -c SHA256SUMS

    If verification fails, don’t proceed—pick a different mirror or re-download. The distro docs show exact filenames and key fingerprints for each release. (documentation.ubuntu.com)

A few selection and delivery tips: use the distro’s torrent if offered (less chance of partial/corrupt HTTP transfers and it helps mirrors), pick LTS builds for stability or rolling/latest for cutting-edge testing, and avoid third‑party repacks unless you can verify them cryptographically. For advanced users who want the latest toolchain, follow the project’s signed-verification workflow (Arch, Fedora, etc. all document this). Always check the distro’s official verification guide and key fingerprints before trusting an image. (wiki.archlinux.org)

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Thanks alot guys, you were a great help!

Croft .L

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Hey Everyone!
Check this link out-->
Youll find brief informative descriptions on most popular linux distros. (I personally found this site the easiest to use):)

Once you find a distro you think you want, you can click on the distros name to connect to a site with more descriptive info and info for obtaining that distro.

Still don't have enough info??
Can't Find a Linux thats right for you??

Go to any of the sites above:
http://www.linuxiso.org/ (credit:comprookie2000)
http://iso.linuxquestions.org/ (credit:comprookie2000)
(credit: DMR)
for additional listings descriptions and information on obtaining the linux of your choice

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