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 Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:54 am Post subject: Ubuntu Linux |
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| I'm trying it out. What do you guys think about it?
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Fedora 11 Xfce is better IMO, although Xubuntu may have better software support as far as the distro's library goes (Compiz Fusion  ). Still, Xfce's built-in compositor is decent.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Ubuntu Linux |
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| JesusLovesQlimax wrote: | | Dillonz wrote: | | I'm trying it out. What do you guys think about it? |
Go for it. It sucks tho. |
Explain why
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Ubuntu Linux |
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| Dillonz wrote: | | JesusLovesQlimax wrote: | | Dillonz wrote: | | I'm trying it out. What do you guys think about it? |
Go for it. It sucks tho. |
Explain why |
Because he can't play games on it, most likely.
But if you're going to use Linux, know that there's a whole lot more to get into, other than what GNOME & Ubuntu have GUIs to set up. Ubuntu is good for its ease of installation and use, and the Debian packaging system is more developed than RPM: even ESR's switched to Ubuntu from Fedora. If you're genuinely interested in ditching Windows and proprietary software in general (see FSF philosophy pages  ), the Linux System Administrator's Guide is where you want to learn from. A number of formats are available (free) on the Internet.
I've been using GNOME on my Arch Linux installation, but only because it is familiar from when I had used Ubuntu. I'm considering a switch to KDE: it looks a great deal more consistent and structured, and programs for KDE are just great (and look to have a good future, as well). I wouldn't recommend Kubuntu as a KDE distro. Maybe openSUSE, if you want to try that.
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I've been wanting to try out Linux, what is the most user friendly distribution?
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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| This is really cool. I'm on it right now.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| ControlAltDelete wrote: | | I've been wanting to try out Linux, what is the most user friendly distribution? |
Probably Ubuntu, it's easy to install and use for people new to Linux, free software. You can use UNetbootin to download the (live) distro and put it on a flash drive if you want. Read about what it means to run Linux, don't only use it because it's different and you want to be unique or something (Ubuntu complex).
Again, look at the LSAG if you're interested in learning.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Could someone help me with installing flash player? It's kind of confusing.
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Karakawe
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If you're running a 32-bit version of Ubuntu, open up gnome-terminal (alt-f2, "gnome-terminal"; Applications > Accessories > Terminal), and enter | Code: | | sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree |
Enter your password, and it will install (restart firefox).
I don't know if that command will install the 64-bit version, though. Instead, try this: | Code: | wget http://download.macromedia.com/pub/labs/flashplayer10/libflashplayer-10.0.32.18.linux-x86_64.so.tar.gz
tar xzvf libflashplayer-10.0.32.18.linux-x86_64.so.tar.gz
mv libflashplayer.so .mozilla/plugins/
rm libflashplayer-10.0.32.18.linux-x86_64.so.tar.gz |
Know that you don't need to type out the whole filenames. You can start typing, then hit Tab for it to be filled in.
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So what are the good things about running Linux?
I'm pretty content with Windows, mainly because it can do anything that I want it to and all of the programs I want/need are compatible with Windows.
All I've been hearing about Linux is that things aren't as compatible with it, so why do people use it at all?
If there are some things that I might be interested in, I might install Linux on an older computer and try to learn how to use it properly before completely switching over.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| ArcaneKnite wrote: | So what are the good things about running Linux?
I'm pretty content with Windows, mainly because it can do anything that I want it to and all of the programs I want/need are compatible with Windows.
All I've been hearing about Linux is that things aren't as compatible with it, so why do people use it at all?
If there are some things that I might be interested in, I might install Linux on an older computer and try to learn how to use it properly before completely switching over. |
The main reason to use Linux is because it is free (as in freedom, not free beer). Windows is distributed as proprietary software: you can't see or edit its source. There's a somewhat amusing video of Stephen Fry introducing the free software movement (he also speaks about the Linux kernel and GNU/Linux distros).
In addition, Linux is very stable and has a very powerful command line, from which you can easily do most anything. The heavyweight desktop environments, GNOME and KDE are incredibly functional and look great with Compiz, though open-source graphics drivers aren't very good (at least not yet). The proprietary video drivers (esp. for NVidia) work well.
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Karakawe
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Shortcuts are Ctrl+Alt+Left/Right, Ctrl+Alt+Down to unfold (only with 4 virtual desktops). You can change how many virtual desktops you have with the icon thing on the right of the bottom GNOME panel. Oh, and Ctrl+Alt+Click/Drag moves the cube around manually.
If you haven't already installed proprietary graphics drivers and they are available, you will want to do so. Go to System > Administration > Restricted drivers (I think?).
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Karakawe wrote: | Shortcuts are Ctrl+Alt+Left/Right, Ctrl+Alt+Down to unfold (only with 4 virtual desktops). You can change how many virtual desktops you have with the icon thing on the right of the bottom GNOME panel. Oh, and Ctrl+Alt+Click/Drag moves the cube around manually.
If you haven't already installed proprietary graphics drivers and they are available, you will want to do so. Go to System > Administration > Restricted drivers (I think?). |
Hmm... It's not showing in the preferences. Does it not work on the latest Ubuntu?
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