ubuntu

[jamer123]

well guys im getting outta the grip of microsoft and im ordering ubuntu

[D3V]

have fun, if you have any questions toss them up on here.

[!King_Amazon!]

Thanks for the update jamer321

[Senesia]

GRRR firefox just like quit on me now on internet exploder

[D3V]

keep that windows cd handy for when you get tired of updating and trying to configure ubuntu

[jamer123]

i allways have one hand because of my home computer

[Lenny]

I give you two weeks at most before you crack and return to Windows.

The beauty of Windows is that it's convenient. If I want to install the latest graphics drivers, I don't need to whip out the console and type away feverishly for five minutes, I just go to a site, click a couple of buttons, wait a few seconds for the drivers to download, and double-click.

I've tried four or five Linux distros, and the novelty of them soon wore off (particularly when I started using Windows 7).

If you do stick with Linux, then good luck with it.

Which version are you getting, by the way? I hope it's 9.04.

[jamer123]

ya i'm getting 9.o4

[Skurai]

I give you two weeks at most before you crack and return to Windows.

The beauty of Windows is that it's convenient. If I want to install the latest graphics drivers, I don't need to whip out the console and type away feverishly for five minutes, I just go to a site, click a couple of buttons, wait a few seconds for the drivers to download, and double-click.

I've tried four or five Linux distros, and the novelty of them soon wore off (particularly when I started using Windows 7).

If you do stick with Linux, then good luck with it.

Which version are you getting, by the way? I hope it's 9.04.

I like Windows because Mac has no right click.

[D3V]

Atleast with 9.04 you will have somewhat of a less headache, it's still a huge difference.

[jamer123]

Skurai this isnt a mac os its a linux os mac just sucks itself

[Lenny]

The kid was only giving his reasons for liking Windows, in reply to my post about why I like Windows.

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If you do enjoy Ubuntu, you might like to try other distros, too.

Ubuntu is the most widely used, and as such is quite easy to use and install. Fedora is also quite popular, and the same applies. Some of the others are much more complex and geared towards those with greater knowledge. I have a friend who uses Arch Linux which, having had a look at it, blows my mind away. Sure, it's something that you can learn if you have the time to sit down and use it, but as a first distro it's a big no-no - that's what Ubuntu and Fedora are for.

[Mantralord]

arch linux is the best suckas well peace out ~

[jamer123]

i have the disk

[Lenny]

I assume you've installed it, so I'll ask: how'd it go, how's it running, and how are you finding it?

[D3V]

/seconded Lenny.

[jamer123]

yes i installed it .. even on the cd it ran great i have it with a daul boot system .. windows xp and ubuntu and i need somehow to ajust it where i can download the updates with my 40 gb hard drive

[Lenny]

Still using Ubuntu, jamer?

I'm considering installing it in a virtual machine - if there's one thing that it will achieve, it's that I'll be able to learn about Unix better for my course, and piss about in the console.

I'm half tempted to install OS X into a virtual machine, too. I get so any people asking me about computer problems that it's only a matter of time before I get a Mac user asking for help. It also means I can have my Windows 7 desktop on one screen, Snow Leopard on the other, and laugh at the inferiority of OS X in comparison with Windows 7. It'd be nice to get a third screen so I can have Ubuntu there, too. :rolleyes:

[jamer123]

i still use ubuntu ... though i do have a dual boot ... it helped save me this weekend when i get like 4 viruses and one crashed windows xp on me ... so good thing ubuntu cant have a virus

[Lenny]

How're things going with Ubuntu, jamer?

[Skurai]

ubuntu cant have a virus

Tell me MOAR! O_O

[jamer123]

Well, it's going real well. There has been no problems really with it.

Skurai, Ubuntu is totally free, try it if you want. I'm using puppy linux on my laptops.( I finally got a laptop, two for a fact. One works while the other has some problems. )

[Skurai]

Where is it availible?

[Lenny]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ubuntu&l=1
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=puppy+linux&l=1

[jamer123]

puppy is more of a smaller linux so you can use on older computers while ubuntu is designed more for newer stuff

[Skurai]

I always thought puppys were more similar to Pearl Jam.

[KagomJack]

I've been using Ubuntu since January. I haven't looked back at all.

[D3V]

well guys im getting outta the grip of microsoft and im ordering ubuntu

Don't lie Mjordan2nd, you've had ubuntu for a long time now.