Ubuntu!

AD720 · 10-19-2008, 02:14 PM

I ran Ubuntu on an older Dell laptop for a while as my man-cave computer until it was replaced by a Mac Mini. It is a great OS but I always had problems with drivers for the wireless card. Not really a Linux issue but a PITA none the less.

The Dell ran much faster and smoother with Ubuntu than XP.

Tristan · 10-19-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

It is a great OS but I always had problems with drivers for the wireless card. Not really a Linux issue but a PITA none the less.

This was one of my main concerns as well. I've always been under the impression that driver support was the biggest problem of Linux based OS's. So far, everything has been smooth.

I'm still wondering what the best way to manage multiple wireless connections will be. I'm going to try to find a better wireless connection manager for Ubuntu. Any suggestions?

I have a stock Intell wireless card in my Dell.

Tristan · 10-19-2008, 02:39 PM

Just installed KWifi Connection Manager. It seems very easy to use and is specifically written for Ubuntu and Debian based Linux OS's.

SeanGAR · 10-19-2008, 02:46 PM

I have tried the last 3 or 4 Ubuntu versions but prefer PCLOS. I have only had to use ndiswrapper on one, out of a dozen portables I've installed PCLOS 2007 on. Generally it picks up the card and finds the connection, just type in the PW if there is one and roll.

VirtualSmitty · 10-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Ubuntu is easy. PClinux is very good. But I like Sabayon the best. The 3.5 release was most excellent. I am pumped to hear about PClinux 2009 though. PClinux 2007 was my fav OS for a long while.

SeanGAR · 10-19-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Ubuntu is easy. PClinux is very good. But I like Sabayon the best. The 3.5 release was most excellent. I am pumped to hear about PClinux 2009 though. PClinux 2007 was my fav OS for a long while.

+1

Sabayon is an excellent distro ... I prefer it to a number of higher profile distros like Suse and Fedora.

Tristan · 10-19-2008, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the great posts! This might be my first step in becoming a linux junky?

10-19-2008, 02:14 PM	#1
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Ubuntu! I ran Ubuntu on an older Dell laptop for a while as my man-cave computer until it was replaced by a Mac Mini. It is a great OS but I always had problems with drivers for the wireless card. Not really a Linux issue but a PITA none the less. The Dell ran much faster and smoother with Ubuntu than XP.

10-19-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Tristan #PretentiousBastage Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tristan Location: Kaukauna, WI Posts: 329 Trading: (0)	Re: Ubuntu! Just installed KWifi Connection Manager. It seems very easy to use and is specifically written for Ubuntu and Debian based Linux OS's.

10-19-2008, 02:46 PM	#4
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Ubuntu! I have tried the last 3 or 4 Ubuntu versions but prefer PCLOS. I have only had to use ndiswrapper on one, out of a dozen portables I've installed PCLOS 2007 on. Generally it picks up the card and finds the connection, just type in the PW if there is one and roll. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

10-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#5
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Ubuntu! Ubuntu is easy. PClinux is very good. But I like Sabayon the best. The 3.5 release was most excellent. I am pumped to hear about PClinux 2009 though. PClinux 2007 was my fav OS for a long while. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-19-2008, 07:15 PM	#7
Tristan #PretentiousBastage Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tristan Location: Kaukauna, WI Posts: 329 Trading: (0)	Re: Ubuntu! Thanks for the great posts! This might be my first step in becoming a linux junky?