ubuntu linux - anybody using this ????

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I had it set up on a dual boot. Somehow the loader got screwed up and I haven't gotten around to re-installing it. I have to say it's the most user friendly linux distro I've ever seen. It detected all hardware and I didn't have to manually install any drivers.
 

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I've considered duel-booting Windows 7 with Ubuntu (partitioned, of course) because I've heard they've improved ALOT in the newer versions... but have yet to do so.
I'm curious what others have to say about it....

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Ray S ECenFL said:
Would like to know anyone who may have switched to ubuntu linux operating system. How do you like it if you have made the switch. :dontknow:

Thanks..

Of all the linux distros that I have installed, Ubuntu 2009 is my favorite. Installation of packages, the biggest pain in Linux, is much simpler now.

If you want to install a new package, it will also search and install all the packages you need to make it work . . . without having to spend all day online trying to figure out which package you need to download to make the package you need work.

They really did a nice job on the 2009. I have 2 personal machines at work, one has Ubuntu, the other Vi$ta --- because the boss wanted me to learn Vi$ta since we do work on computers when collections are slow.

Another version, which I am going to try on one of the store's computers is Elive. One of my buddies claims it is the most secure versions he has used. Guess I'll take a look.

But yes, Ubuntu is a good choice, especially to avoid the shock of leaving windows for a new OS. It comes with "Wine" which will allow you to run most Windows programs --- but NO windows gaming will happen. Just not made for it. That's why I'm posting this from Window$.

. . . for a list of the top 100 Linux distributions, go to www.distrowatch.com
 

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I haven't used Ubuntu as such, but I have LinuxMint on one machine which is based on Ubuntu.
Except for some wireless problems I quite like it. Linux has come a long way.
PuppyLinux is one I have also used in LiveCD form.




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Smee said:
Ray S ECenFL said:
Would like to know anyone who may have switched to ubuntu Linux operating system. How do you like it if you have made the switch. :dontknow:

Thanks..

Of all the Linux distros that I have installed, Ubuntu 2009 is my favorite. Installation of packages, the biggest pain in Linux, is much simpler now.

If you want to install a new package, it will also search and install all the packages you need to make it work . . . without having to spend all day online trying to figure out which package you need to download to make the package you need work.

They really did a nice job on the 2009. I have 2 personal machines at work, one has Ubuntu, the other Vi$ta --- because the boss wanted me to learn Vi$ta since we do work on computers when collections are slow.

Another version, which I am going to try on one of the store's computers is Elive. One of my buddies claims it is the most secure versions he has used. Guess I'll take a look.

But yes, Ubuntu is a good choice, especially to avoid the shock of leaving windows for a new OS. It comes with "Wine" which will allow you to run most Windows programs --- but NO windows gaming will happen. Just not made for it. That's why I'm posting this from Window$.

. . . for a list of the top 100 Linux distributions, go to www.distrowatch.com

Thanks for the info and sharing the link
 

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I use an iso disk of Ubuntu. It gives you a lot of control over a machine- and leaves virtually no traces!
 

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Arizona Bob said:
I use an iso disk of Ubuntu. It gives you a lot of control over a machine- and leaves virtually no traces!
Yep, those live CD's are nice . . . for those I prefer PCLinux or Dream Linux (makes your PC look and act kind of like a MAC)
 

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I'm running 9.04 on my notebook and 8.04.2 LTS on my raid server.

It's pretty good stuff, alot more stable than Windows especially considering it's free.
 

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