Which Linux Distribution Are You?

8 Questions I By Penguinp

Ever since the Linux operating system rose in popularity, one of the most common questions about it is, "With all the different Linux distributions out there, which one is right for me? "Well, wonder no more! We have composed a case study of the five main branches of Linux distributions and matched them up on a number of attributes. Even if you don't pick one of the distros recommended, you will be able to find one that's related to it.

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Questions and Answers

1.

How patient are you in learning?
- A.
  
  I want life to have one big 'EASY' button.
- B.
  
  The reasonably minimum learning I can get away with is fine by me.
- C.
  
  I don't mind a challenge every now and then.
- D.
  
  I pride myself on my attack of difficult subjects.
- E.
  
  I prefer the extensive training of a Zen Master before I venture out into the world.

2.

How much of a gamer are you?
- A.
  
  Games are my whole life.
- B.
  
  I just wanna have fun!
- C.
  
  Meh, games are OK, I guess.
- D.
  
  Sure, I like some games as long as they don't get in my way.
- E.
  
  The only time I game is when I play tetris while waiting for some other process to finish.

3.

Are you a programmer, or do you do anything else involving code?
- A.
  
  I am the most dangerous hacking ninja in my town.
- B.
  
  I program in my sleep, I like it so much.
- C.
  
  Yes, I have coded some, but mostly just for web pages and the odd shell script.
- D.
  
  Only when I absolutely have to.
- E.
  
  Programming? I thought software grew on trees!

4.

How much work do you prefer to do?
- A.
  
  Can I just stay in a coma and let life happen around me?
- B.
  
  Be quiet, I'm trying to sleep in!
- C.
  
  I like a balance of work and goofing off.
- D.
  
  Up at dawn, cup of coffee in hand, and ready to invade Russia by seven, that's my motto!
- E.
  
  You mean there's something else to life besides work?

5.

Are you a media junkie?
- A.
  
  This quiz is the only non-audio/video activity I've ever done.
- B.
  
  I'm a movie and music snob, with a multimedia collection that spans Gigabytes.
- C.
  
  I do have a select group of favorite songs and videos which I cannot live without.
- D.
  
  Sure, I like music and movies. That's why I make them!
- E.
  
  Meh, I have a radio and a TV for that.

6.

How fast do you live?
- A.
  
  Get out of my way! I have work to do!
- B.
  
  Everybody around me gets tired just trying to keep up.
- C.
  
  Why hurry? We'll get there.
- D.
  
  I never break a sweat. Ever.
- E.
  
  I'm basically a potted plant.

7.

How artistic are you?
- A.
  
  I'd better be very artistic, since I run my own design business!
- B.
  
  There's nothing I can't create; people come to me with design problems all the time.
- C.
  
  I like a broad canvas to fill sometimes.
- D.
  
  Mostly my creativity is limited to customizing my environment.
- E.
  
  Does doodling on napkins count?

8.

How picky are you?
- A.
  
  I want it my way, or I want it no way at all. That's why I do everything myself.
- B.
  
  I insist on controlling things down to the last detail.
- C.
  
  I'm pretty spoiled; I like a wide variety of choices because I change my mind a lot.
- D.
  
  I'm not too hard to please. Easy does it!
- E.
  
  I'll have what everybody else is having.