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Makulu is based on Ubuntu, so you can use the package built for ubuntu and install it the same way.
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Thank you. Can you explain why you like Makalu over something like....Mint?
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Makulu runs faster than any other distro's I've tried on the same hardware. It has a very polished UI, the nicest I've seen. It is also a lot easier to use than the crappy unity interface which you get on Ubuntu. The newest current version of MakuluLinux, LinDoz uses Cinnamon as it's UI (same as what mint usually comes with), but it has been adapted to look like Windows. You can choose between different Themes to make it look and act similar to XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
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Thanks again. If my main objective is to use it to host a business app like OpenEmr, would it still be a good and reliable platform?<br />
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Or, would I be better off using a &quot;server&quot; flavor of Linux like Ubuntu Server?
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Then a server flavor would probably be better. One that doesn't use a GUI.
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Thanks. Do you like Ubuntu Server over the other server flavors?
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Thanks. Sorry for all the follow-up questions.<br />
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So here's my dilemma...I'm new to Linux, and the command line seems daunting. Distros like Mint and Makulu obviously make it much easier for someone like me. <br />
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*If* I don't use the Mint/Makulu installs to surf, run games, or otherwise use it like a personal PC, would Ubuntu Server offer undeniable advantages in terms of reliability, speed, or security to warrant its use?
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Hi all,<br />
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I'm a Linux newbie, but i'd like to install it to demo OpenEMR:<br />
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<a href="http://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Downloads" rel="ugc">http://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Downloads</a><br />
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A very respected EE person suggested that Makulu is the best Linux distro.<br />
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OpenEMR doesn't have a &quot;package&quot; install file for Makulu, but it does for Ubuntu and Mint. But, if Makulu is the best distro, i'm willing to plow through the install process.<br />
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Thoughts please?
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Hi all,

I'm a Linux newbie, but i'd like to install it to demo OpenEMR:

http://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Downloads

A very respected EE person suggested that Makulu is the best Linux distro.

OpenEMR doesn't have a "package" install file for Makulu, but it does for Ubuntu and Mint. But, if Makulu is the best distro, i'm willing to plow through the install process.

Thoughts please?

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