Hi everybody, I was thinking with that many distributions out there,
which one is Ozbargainers' favourite? which version? why?
I assume most of you are using Linux, as a free OS!?
I use Ubuntu but mainly work with Centos not very happy specially with the last one, 7.
also if you like to answer, what is the cheapest laptop for Linux jobs?
mainly for heavy scientific computing or graphical visualisations?
Good CPU, good GPU, good screen maybe 4k? the rest is not that important.
Have a look here if you don't remember their names.
here is a full list.
You mention CentOS, which is an awesome server distribution for stability, but a bad choice for your usage. When I had CentOS 6.4, there was no support for something as simple as a Logitech Unifying USB.
I currently run the latest OpenSUSE distribution on a HP Gen8 MicroServer (outputting Full-HD via a cheapy 5450 graphics card to a TV when needed).
Use a Ubuntu Live USB as a starting point. The desktop interface makes me vomit, but I think it may suit your 'desktop' purposes best.
I can't comment on PC recommendation for you.