Ubuntu! - Page 6

CRIMPS · 07-26-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Nvidia has been working a lot better than ATI for me. Just sayin'.
I've been a KDE user for so long that I just don't get Gnome. I've tried it from time to time but go back to KDE.

You are definitely not the only user that prefers KDE. I started with Gnome and have grown accustomed to it over the years. I have tried KDE, but found that I just didn't feel the change was worth it. I suspect that if I had started with KDE I would still be using it.

Tristan · 07-28-2012, 02:52 PM

Yes, I definitely agree NVidia drivers are getting way easier to manage and better in general in Linux. I haven't had to install them manually for quite a while, probably since version 9 or 10.

That being said, my home theater processor has some HDMI handshake issue with linux drivers and some resolution issues as well. I'm sure this will be resolved as linux continues to be more main stream!

I've tried KDE in the past. I liked it, but it was using the gnome3 desktop and decided it was easier to work in a more familiar environment with terminal commands that I'm more comfortable with (apt-get vs yum, etc).

LockOut · 07-28-2012, 07:40 PM

This thread perked my interest as I have always been curious. I dont really use my laptop much except for surfing the net, some small torrents, and some photo editing. I have no complains about windows, but hey we all like to mess with stuff, its human nature. I ubuntu hard to put on a laptop? will i loose everything i have on here? Will i gain anything out of it?

CRIMPS · 07-28-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LockOut

This thread perked my interest as I have always been curious. I dont really use my laptop much except for surfing the net, some small torrents, and some photo editing. I have no complains about windows, but hey we all like to mess with stuff, its human nature. I ubuntu hard to put on a laptop? will i loose everything i have on here? Will i gain anything out of it?

I tried Ubuntu out for the same reasons you posted your questions. You can do a dual boot with windows or you can download a live CD and try it out by running off the CD. Expect it to run slow since you are running off a CD or thumb drive. Regardless, back up your stuff in case you take a wrong turn.

If you can handle torrents you can handle Ubuntu.

There are an enormous amount of resources for getting started with Ubuntu. The first place I would start is http://ubuntuforums.org.

Enjoy!

Tristan · 07-29-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockOut

This thread perked my interest as I have always been curious. I dont really use my laptop much except for surfing the net, some small torrents, and some photo editing. I have no complains about windows, but hey we all like to mess with stuff, its human nature. I ubuntu hard to put on a laptop? will i loose everything i have on here? Will i gain anything out of it?

I'd say go for it. What kind of laptop, processor type, memory? Depending on how old your laptop is you may want to put a lower power version on. I like Lubuntu on my netbook.

What will you gain? Speed (most likely), security (no viruses to worry about) and freedom from (most) corporate interest.

In my opinion, for the things you listed, there is nothing better!

07-28-2012, 10:25 PM

The good thing about linux is that once you understand what's going on and where, it's really understood. I don't think it's possible to understand Windoz fully. If you think you do then they change it. I like that MSFT has adopted some *nix commands for the command shell. It makes things a bit easier.

WittyUserName · 07-28-2012, 11:08 PM

I am about to put a new SSD in my macbook and I think I will partition and run Linux as well. I was thinking Mint....

rennD · 08-04-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I am about to put a new SSD in my macbook and I think I will partition and run Linux as well. I was thinking Mint....

Mint is ok. Lots of people hate the Unity on Ubuntu and prefer Gnome.

When using Ubuntu I use a Cairo Dock session. I have also been using SolusOS a lot.

....and there is always Debian

CRIMPS · 08-06-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rennD

Mint is ok. Lots of people hate the Unity on Ubuntu and prefer Gnome.

When using Ubuntu I use a Cairo Dock session. I have also been using SolusOS a lot.

....and there is always Debian

This is a little out of left field, but I couldn't help but think...

This is the beauty of Linux. Don't like the look and feel? Change it. Want a dock? Pick one. Bored and want to be a little adventurous? Go for it.

08-06-2012, 11:33 AM

My distro has evolved from Ubuntu to a custom Debian installation just because of how I chose to upgrade it. I will be bummed if I have to do a complete new install. I have it pinned to the Debian stable repositories now so I will have less trouble keeping it upgraded. This was a lot of trouble to get initiated. I have kept the same computer running for about 12 years now. New motherboards, hard drives, power supplies, etc. but never a whole new computer.

07-28-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
Tristan #PretentiousBastage Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tristan Location: Kaukauna, WI Posts: 332 Trading: (0)	Re: Ubuntu! Yes, I definitely agree NVidia drivers are getting way easier to manage and better in general in Linux. I haven't had to install them manually for quite a while, probably since version 9 or 10. That being said, my home theater processor has some HDMI handshake issue with linux drivers and some resolution issues as well. I'm sure this will be resolved as linux continues to be more main stream! I've tried KDE in the past. I liked it, but it was using the gnome3 desktop and decided it was easier to work in a more familiar environment with terminal commands that I'm more comfortable with (apt-get vs yum, etc).

07-28-2012, 07:40 PM	#3
LockOut Burn Baby Burn Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: I'm a traveling monkey Posts: 623 Trading: (12)	Re: Ubuntu! This thread perked my interest as I have always been curious. I dont really use my laptop much except for surfing the net, some small torrents, and some photo editing. I have no complains about windows, but hey we all like to mess with stuff, its human nature. I ubuntu hard to put on a laptop? will i loose everything i have on here? Will i gain anything out of it? __________________ Bráithreachas Thar Gach Ni IAFF Local #4907

07-28-2012, 10:25 PM	#6
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08-06-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ubuntu! My distro has evolved from Ubuntu to a custom Debian installation just because of how I chose to upgrade it. I will be bummed if I have to do a complete new install. I have it pinned to the Debian stable repositories now so I will have less trouble keeping it upgraded. This was a lot of trouble to get initiated. I have kept the same computer running for about 12 years now. New motherboards, hard drives, power supplies, etc. but never a whole new computer.