Ubuntu Linux

[2009BBPliftback]

Hello Yaris friends,

So I got a little crazy this morning, I was fed up with wonky windows vista on my Laptop so I thought geez what about going to a linux OS. So I did some searching on google and came across Ubuntu OS.. so I took the plunge and installed it. I have been messin with it for about half a day now and am very satisfied. Check it out!! http://www.ubuntu.com

[eTiMaGo]

yep I use it on and off, but I just can't tear myself away from Windows just yet... WOrks great for servers too :D

[cali yaris]

I definitely want to try this, but I'm chicken to do it on my main comp

[2009BBPliftback]

Well I was to the point that Anything had to be better than Windows Vista on my laptop and Am pleasently surprised its a game changer for me.

[eTiMaGo]

oh you were on Vista? no wonder :D Anything IS better than Vista! :laugh:

[cali yaris]

I don't understand the complaints about Windows. What does "flaky" and "dumbed down" mean? I hear that language all the time but I never see concrete examples. My computers never crash and seem to do pretty much everything I need them to.

I truly don't know why I would need a different operating system. (but I am curious and like to try new things).

If this is a thread jack, sorry, just let me know.

[tomato]

Well I was to the point that Anything had to be better than Windows Vista on my laptop and Am pleasently surprised its a game changer for me.

Anything *is* better than Vista. :smile:

I definitely want to try this, but I'm chicken to do it on my main comp

+1

one of these days, i'm gonna have to do it anyway, just to earn geek points ;)

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

Some folks like to spend a lot of time messing with things. I just like to get things done without a lot of fooling with the process.

If I want to go somewhere, I get in my Yaris and go. It's reliable and cheap, and it gets me where I'm going with minimal fuss.

If I want to do something on the computer, I fire up my iMac. I don't have to spend a lot of time fighting with it or configuring anti-virus software - it "just works." Desktop Linux is OK, but it can't match the Mac for ease of use. Windows is, of course, out of the question.

Just my 2¢ worth - if you prefer to fight with Windows or Linux, be my guest.

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

That's why Apple is where it is, they bank on people's desire to have everything ready to go without question. Which is great in theory but dangerous in practice , i'm a strong believer in being aware of what's going on with your information and being the person who controls it not a corporation.

I just said I had a Mac - not that I can't control access to my information. How are you going to do any better with Linux?

Your little widget got my IP address all right, but it's not much good without the subnet mask. I don't have any special hardware or software firewall in place, just what's provided as default by Snow Leopard. So, how come I'm not being hacked? It would certainly be a concern with a Windows box. No anti-virus either.

[tomato]

you guys need to try Ubuntu 10.04 , just use a LiveBoot USB to test it out. It wont install anything and will run from the key. So if you like it you can do a perm install

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

again if you are using the BootUSB option nothing gets overwritten and you can simply just reboot back into Windows without a problem just remove the key.

good plan, thanks!!!

[tomato]

*cough* *cough* Let's not have this thread turn into a My Mac can piss on your Windoz machine kinda thread (or the other way around ) :biggrin: :biggrin: :bow: puhhhleeez, thank you!!!

[swidd]

If you just want something that works, and is quick and easy to get up and running, I think we've reached the point where Linux Ubuntu will get you on your way of doing non-gaming business (having a clean and ready desktop+business software(OpenOffice)+no annoying pop-ups, secure/fully patched, on the internet with firewall) quicker than installing Windows and having to spend 3 hours removing crapware, installing software packages one by one and rebooting multiple times for each installation + for every Windows update/critical security patch. Installing Linux has become very easy.

I'm still a Windows user though... gotta play those games at high FPS :)

[tomato]

^ I'm sold

[frbl]

Just to throw in my two cents - I have used Ubunutu off and on for several years and liked it - but thought it fell just a tad short for use by the general public. I do think it is now there or just about there.

One particularly good implentation is Jolicloud. I am using Jolicloud on a netbook now and am thrilled with it. Most Linux versions have not worked with my wifi adapter out of the box - Jolicloud has. Everything "just works". It is very "cloud-oriented" which might turn off some people. But I like it. I think it would make a touchscreen computer feel like an Ipad.

[2009BBPliftback]

Ubuntu 10.04 worked perfectly after I installed it. Wifi conntected right up. For those looking for a change I think its a good option! its my favorite price too Free!!