Ubuntu Linux

[diu.steve]

For anyone wanting to give Linux a try, I installed Ubuntu 8.10 this weekend, and I am impressed. I can't afford to buy a new Windows XP license. I played around a lot with Linux years ago when X Windows was still pretty raw. I must say, it has come a LONG way. I first installed openSUSE and it worked decent, but not well enough to be my everyday OS. I installed Ubuntu next, and it works perfectly. I have added devices slowly to it to see if any bugs popped up, but it has been rock solid so far. Even my digital camera has no compatibility issues.

I considered this install of Linux as temporary until I could afford Windows XP (for simple compatibility reasons) but I think this is going to be my permanent OS.

So for anyone wanting to give Linux a try, Ubuntu Linux is a very impressive product. I am just hoping that the awful economy doesn't claim this company as a victim.

 

[Matt Manos]

I really like Ubuntu and openSUSE in the role of Windows replacements. openSUSE requires more configuration than Ubuntu, but both are excellent OSs. Xubuntu is a good alternative for lower-spec machines (1.5-2 gig processor, 500 meg - 1 gig RAM). I think Ubuntu will make it through our economic downturn just fine. It has a billionaire backing it .

 

[Bulldog]

For anyone wanting to give Linux a try, I installed Ubuntu 8.10 this weekend, and I am impressed. I can't afford to buy a new Windows XP license. I played around a lot with Linux years ago when X Windows was still pretty raw. I must say, it has come a LONG way. I first installed openSUSE and it worked decent, but not well enough to be my everyday OS. I installed Ubuntu next, and it works perfectly. I have added devices slowly to it to see if any bugs popped up, but it has been rock solid so far. Even my digital camera has no compatibility issues.

I considered this install of Linux as temporary until I could afford Windows XP (for simple compatibility reasons) but I think this is going to be my permanent OS.

So for anyone wanting to give Linux a try, Ubuntu Linux is a very impressive product. I am just hoping that the awful economy doesn't claim this company as a victim.

I use Xbuntu in one of my systems, a slight difference Distro from Ubuntu .

 

[triumph69]

I'm using Ubuntu 8.10 on my desktop & I'm very happy with it. I first set it up as dual boot but eventually got rid of Vista. I still have XP on my laptop for itunes. I need itunes for my itouch. Try ubuntu you'll like it!

 

[navychop]

Thank you. I've previously used Xandros, but I guess I'll install Ubuntu on an old laptop I've got.

 

[Matt Manos]

Mint is very user friendly, as well. It's basically Ubuntu with preloaded codecs and some nice usability tweaks. Again, the Xubuntu version is best for older machines.