@Linux4UnMe Because 10.10 looks more professional, if I go into a busniess I think I'm going to see experience everywhere. 11.04 looks more childish, like for pre-school.
Ubuntu 11.04 is cool but it feels like they are trying to dumb down the experience for the long time Ubuntu users. Cannonical should leave the new Linux users using Linux Mint or other Ubuntu based distro's or create two OS. One for experienced people and one for new people that have the launcher by default and finder.
true.. unity does look kinda retarded.... about the canonical thing? meh... I don't care what they do... it's their distro.... They have every right to make it as stupid and useless as they want.. don't bother me.. I don't use it. lol
@Linux4UnMe yeah but ubuntu 11.04 has classic gnome like 10.10 does.... I personlly am using windows vista atm as thats the only legal copy fo windows I own. I might get a Mac at some point or a new pc with the right hardware for linux
Windows programs? Forgot Linux if you want to run Windows programs... there are plenty of programs to substitute on Linux for the Most part... although yes we have popular programs like Firefox, Thunderbird, Chrome etc etc.... if your talking about Windows Games though I'de keep Windows for that
I am currently running windows Vista home basic and i am kinda bored of it sos should I install Ubuntu on my machine i mean is it worth it like compatibility with softwares and hardwares and does it support games and are their different softwares for ubuntu can it run Microsoft office and can i run both Windows and Ubuntu on my machine I have a 160GB HDD
if you want to try out linux install LinuxMint 11. The latest ubuntu is having an identity crisis LoL.
Don't bother trying to run windows software on Linux, it's a pain unless you are willing to learn how to tweak things to work correctly... if you use Linux, get use to Linux Programs instead.... gaming? don't bother... keep windows for that if you want the latest titles.... It is easy to dualboot. The Mint installer guides you through setting up a dual boot if you got space
wine is not a good solution to gaming unless you are willing to spend hours researching and tweaking games that don't run properly. It may run Office well, but for gaming??? forget it. Even I am not naive enough to tell somebody wine is a solution to windows gaming... And that is coming from somebody who has done it for years... There is no better solution to windows games to using windows itself
@Linux4UnMe Actually, I just switched to Linux from Windows yesterday and I'm lovin' it! I got tired of Windows's crashing, viruses, malware, bloated and slowness. Plus, I had a MAJOR crash yesterday and I lost EVERYTHING! Not fun. haha
well.... it depends if you have any space left on your hard drive... then you can install ubuntu side by side with Windows.... otherwise you have to resize your windows partition then install ubuntu..... your other choice is to replace windows with ubuntu.... there are videos on youtube that show you how to do it... search for "dualboot windows with ubuntu"
btw... I recommend LinuxMint instead of ubuntu... much better
really? advice on watching a dualboot video (which there are plenty of on youtube) is not good advice? well damn.... how will I live with myself now..... I should use about 10 comment windows and explain it all on this page........ sigh
@desertfox1792 - You can install it in a trial mode within Windows. It's a little slower,but you don't have to change your disk. Doesn't take up that much disk space in this mode, either.
That's what I'm doing on my Toshiba laptop for now. it came with Win 7.
niceeee. Hope you have fun with Linux.... btw.... Don't know if you know much about Ubuntu moving to the Unity
interface in 11.04... it pretty much sucks..... If you don't like it try out Linux Mint Main edition. It freaking Rocks, it is based on Ubuntu but much much better ;)
is there anyway to save downloads obtained from the update manager? This is if in case i want to reinstall it and i want to breeze through the installation without downloading the updates again?
I have a 1year old HP laptop 2.20GHZ processer AMD dual Core
32bit 320 gb hard drive running windows 7 the most i do on gaming is minecraft^_^ but it is always laggy:( would you recommend getting ubuntu or stay with windows 7 i am very iffy on this i understand most programs i use will no longer be able to be used on linux. Please Help Me!!!
im running windows xp with a 1.5gb RAM, 2.01 GHz processor and a 1.5 TB hard drive i play games alot on my pc would you recommend me getting the desktop version of Ubuntu. please reply thank you :)
@wackboy132 that depends on your video card... you can use "wine" to play some win games.. but some of them will work slow and choppy ! so if you are a gamer then stick with windows.
I really like Ubuntu i installed it on a Virtual Mashine and i really want to use but i just cant run any games on it so theres really not much i can do on it i really wish it was compatible for games :( because i really like how it looks :)
There are many Games on Linux which may not be the latest titles, but are still great. For other games you can use wine or playonlinux to install windows games. Check out appdb.winehq.org to see what is compatible
I really like Ubuntu i installed it on a Virtual Mashine and i really want to use but i just cant run any games on it so theres really not much i can do on it i really wish it was compatible for game :( because i really like how it looks :)
you know you said about ubuntu's theames windows 7 has no themes theames for windows 7 is basicly changeing color ( I like the mac theme for ubuntu its cool it comes with a dock :)
Mint is based on Ubuntu but with a different implementation of Gnome, a nicer menu, various Mint tools and better default choice of aplications, codecs/flash out of the box, nicer themeing........
Mint is definately Better. And they will not be moving to Ubuntu's crappy Unity Interface that is coming in the next Ubuntu
@Linux4UnMe I really like Linux Mint. I love the brushed metal menu, and overall look of it. However things just wouldn't work on my pc. Suspend wouldn't work, and there were some errors. If it works on your PC great.
Ubuntu however, everything works. Right away. Its amazing. And I like Rhythmbox, because of the Ubuntu One music store, something Mint will never have. I'm seeing why Ubuntu is so popular now. The mintmenu is nice though, thankfully I got it in Ubuntu.
Fair enough mate. Whatever works for you..... about the suspend problem you have though I can't see why it
would work on Ubuntu but not work on Mint.... Mint and Ubuntu are Exactly the same under the hood... no differences at all.... not even in config files...... Only the Looks are different and software selection
As for the the Music store... Amazon is much better than Ubuntu One in my opinion... which Ubuntu will be using on 11.04 along with One. Cheers mate
@Linux4UnMe I just checked out Amazon, it is pretty nice. I didn't now you could preview MP3s now, and its got an excellent selection. Thanks for the tip.
About the suspend thing, Im not sure why that happened. It was on the live cd. Everything worked great with the ubuntu live cd, and Mint didn't. So I figured it wasn't worth the install if I was going to run into errors. Is it just because it was the live cd? I would like to use Mint.
hhmmmm. If it works on Ubuntu, I can't see it not working on Mint if you are using Mint 10 gnome.... It would be very strange if it didn't..... It's up to you man.... If it doesn't work on Mint after installation I'm sure it will be something fairly simple to fix it... The LinuxMint forum is pretty quick to respond to questions to resolve problems..... If you don't wanna take the risk just stick with ubuntu ;)
@TRECKA111111 hmmm.... hey, here is what you are going to do..... you are going to open a terminal and type in "sudo apt-get install" and after the install the name of the program.... and jus a heads up, programs on disks won wok unless you bun them from ubuntu..... if u are confused then email me to
rodricastaneda@gmail.com and ill give you more detailed instructions. ;)
on my home desktop i got win7 but i'm baffled by ubuntu's performance on my netbook! visually astonishing, super fast and fluid. Absolutely love and recommend it to netbook users!
what do you mean? What have you done exactly??? you downloaded ubuntu.....installed it? and your trying to install programs from a cd???? what a windows cd??? i'm confused
@scottdever1 I got the same problem with Zyxel NWD-270N USB WiFi-adapter in a WPA secured network. At first it connected automatically, but kept losing internet after being on-line for a while. That I got fixed by disconnecting/connecting from the menu of the upper-right WiFi icon. I got fed up with that and decided to try Windows drivers through ndiswrapper instead. Things got even worse: at the moment WiFi-adapter isn't recognized and even lsusb hangs up... I don't know what to do with this.
I've used Windows for a long time and than I switched to Mac. I have now a Mac OS X 10.6.6 and I'm pleased with it. I've heard a lot about Ubuntu. I'm a total informatic noob, so could you tell me the advantages of Ubuntu when compared with Windows and Mac so I could have an idea and perhaps give it a try?
The advantage is that it's open source. As long as you just commit a bit of time learning how it works you'll be able to customize a perfect desktop for yourself. The disadvantage is the obvious one: Not enough people use open source so most of all the professional applications are for windows or mac.
Hmm actually Linux has everything you'd ever need and a bit more if you're a regular user (music production and art apps is basically the only thing missing for linux). You just need to know what to download.
About the nerdiness... hmm... depends on what you do on your computer, my sister and I are definitely not nerds and we've both got perfect desktops. She doesn't even boot into Windows (I have to since I record music and it's a pain to set up a proper environment)
All drivers are built into Linux.... for the most part, and any drivers that you would need such as for your graphics card are easily installed with the built in "hardware drivers tool" Alot of Wifi Drivers are also built in to Linux but sometimes you need to manually install it... depends what brand of wifi you got or even if you use wifi. We have adobe Flash, as for photoshop and dreamweaver your out of luck but there are alternatives to those that are good. We have Filezila
Install it through Wubi before committing to Ubuntu. Wubi is available on the official site and makes it entirely risk free to install and uninstall Ubuntu, it doesn't touch anything on your computer + it works like a real installation. Just be sure to download the "restricted extras"-package from the software center... installing flash from adobes site is awful
As for photoshop and dreamweaver, it works if you install WINE. It's an app that makes windows software run on linux
@WolfEyesatNight Yes the drivers run if you dont have drivers linux will tell you and if you tell it to it will find them and install them it has the linux photoshop GIMP it has the flash for dream viewer i don't know and i don't know what's filezilla
I have never used ubuntu (i'm a Windows user) and i just wanted to ask is ubuntu good for running games i mean is it compatible for running games like NFS,Black Ops,GTA IV....it looks cool and im thinking of trying it so pls reply?
There are many Games on Linux but Most of the Commercial one's don't get ported over to linux depending
on the Title....If you want to try Ubuntu I suggest using Wubi. You can get it from the ubuntu website, and it allows you to run ubuntu from within windows
@NikolaGB ok heres what you do look at the back of your computer games. towards the bottom the should be a windows logo, and other logos. If you see a penguin then that game will run on linux. and all forms of linkux at that.
@Linux4UnMe yea but it's nearly impossible to install applications in ubuntu without internet. with windows it's as easy as copying the installer to a flash drive from a computer with internet and then copying it to the one without.
When it comes to getting more ubuntu users out there one of the main misconceptions associated with it needs to be dealt with - it's impossible for the average user to install. If you have a "mainstream" system you are unlikely to have trouble. The installer does most of the work for you. Google will do the rest. Windows fans say it difficult for the "average" user to install, but how many average users can install Windows? I've never met one...
Yup Ubuntu is about as easy as it gets when it comes to get your system running. It's fully automated, pop in the cd and it's done in half an hour. Windows 7 and OSX are both slightly less automated than Ubuntu if I'm not mistaken.
Only thing I'd want is gnome to be updated to 2010 standards (Not Unity!!)... looks cheap like the uploader said.
Which one should I chose and why? I never used linux before, I have no idea abut it, totally null. All my life I was a windows owner, but I want to try one of these out. Which one has the best options, more features etc. I doesnt matter if it needs coding knowledge etc, which one is the most complex...and cool :P
PLease help, I have limited badwidth so I cant try them all
the very best distro for somebody coming over from windows to linux is without a doubt LinuxMint 10. It is newbie friendly and a complete operating system. Don't bother with anything else unless you already have experience in Linux. LinuxMint 10 is the way to go, trust me
@Linux4UnMe well, thx, Im checking it out right now, but I dont want a starter operating system, like in windows xp for, ex Home Edition, I like to jump at the very start in the deep water. Im checking it out to see what it can do.
I want the best linux distro, networking, media, etc...just talking...and to be used on a laptop I forgot to mention sorry.
@Linux4UnMe the main problem with linux that there are so many versions,,,and all of them look so awesome to me right now, so I cant decide. With windows was yeasy. Upgrade from vista to SeVen and thats it. But I like the ideo of Mint, that doesnt require maintanence, no antivir, antisoyware, and I hate window to havint to use a lot of tuneup software, like tuneup utilities, avast, norton etc,,,no wonder its a lot more slower than linux, thats my conclusion now...mint looks Awesome for now :D
Welcome to the Land of Foss my Friend. Linux is not about Desktop Dominance... It is not about Standards.... Each and Every Project has an aim of their own......... and I wouldn't want it changed for the world.... But Mint and Ubuntu is the best choice for you coming over from windblows ;) Enjoy. If you have any queries....... feel free to ask and I will help you. Windows belongs in the garbage. straight out
You know, calling it "winblows" won't win over people. If it wasn't for comments like these I personally might have tried linux years earlier. Right now you're cementing the idea that linux is for socially retarded geeks. Drop the cult mentality.
Where did I say that? I don't remember..... but anyways....I am not trying to win people over... I don't care about convincing people to use Linux. Theres nothing wrong with the alternatives.
lol. cheers for the comment... but I would disagree with it. Windows 7 is the best O.S for who? maybe you... definately not for me... or People who prefer Mac. While every O.S has lot's of positives and negatives... For my need's, Linux is the Best, and meet's 100% of "My" need's ;)
@HearMeLearn Chrome does. You're out of your mind if you want internet explorer on any computer. Also theres chromium which is basically open source chrome.
@Linux4UnMe u know..... google chrome is chromium... only that google grabed it and hen just changed the name and coloured it since it is open source or something like that but chrome is chromium but the image is modified by google....
LoL Frankly I don't give a Toss, They use it for Legitimate purposes such as Market research..... I would rather have Google monitor my activities than the Government ;)
@Sonykovitch Not entirely true, you do need IE for specific applications, for example most PC based surveillance systems requiere IE for their "full" web access experience, in fact this is the only reason why I use IE every once in a while. Other than that its either Chromium or FF 4 ever.
@robvelor true, but like you said you only use it every once in a while, in fact it happens with me some web sites, won't open unless i open it with IE, thanks for the info.
@Linux4UnMe Ya man, I am new to Linux so I don't really know much about that all but yeah, I am more of a windows guy but I am really liking the new Linux OS. Hey, do you know any mounting programs for mounting images on a mac book?
Mac Software? or u got Ubuntu running on a macbook? no idea if your asking about mac software. For Linux, I use the terminal. But you could use a program like "gmount-iso" or "AcetoneISO"
@Linux4UnMe Well, my friend has a mac book and we are trying to find a program thaat will work on it so we can install a pirated version of Starcraft. Thanks though, I'll try those programs.
@Linux4UnMe I dont get why everyone hates unity so much? I thought it was really cool idea and after a bit more work it can be quite awesome. If it doesn't improve I think I'll switch to linux mint 10. I mean it is awesome :D
Memory leaks and bad software. You click on it and it tries to allocate memory to the program, it allocates the wrong amount and the program doesn't start you then click it again getting 2 of the same programs in memory that will stop the program from starting. The sudden slowness is very bad programming makes for a very unreliable desktop. In this day and age that's ridiculous.
ofcoarse not. Having 3 O.S's does not affect anything in the slightest.... Unless ofcoarse you have very little harddrive space available for the OS's to perform well........
whats with the unity hate? o.o
TeruMikami5432 1 month ago
I am less familiar with the appearance of unity, and finally I went back to version 11:04: D
KeepSharing31 1 month ago
@KeepSharing31
11.04? that has unity too... don't you mean 10.04?
Linux4UnMe 1 month ago 2
@Linux4UnMe maybe he's running gnome classic under 11.04
KaegonTheGamer 1 month ago
@Linux4UnMe no, he means 11.04. In 11.04, the default was Unity but you could still select Ubuntu Classic which was Gnome 2.
Tununias 1 month ago
I always forget why I always change distro's. Mint, Fedora, and Arch are nice but I think I might finally settle back with 10.10
DARTHZANRUIT 5 months ago
@DARTHZANRUIT
why 10.10 and not 11.04?
Linux4UnMe 5 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Because 10.10 looks more professional, if I go into a busniess I think I'm going to see experience everywhere. 11.04 looks more childish, like for pre-school.
Ubuntu 11.04 is cool but it feels like they are trying to dumb down the experience for the long time Ubuntu users. Cannonical should leave the new Linux users using Linux Mint or other Ubuntu based distro's or create two OS. One for experienced people and one for new people that have the launcher by default and finder.
DARTHZANRUIT 5 months ago
@DARTHZANRUIT
true.. unity does look kinda retarded.... about the canonical thing? meh... I don't care what they do... it's their distro.... They have every right to make it as stupid and useless as they want.. don't bother me.. I don't use it. lol
Linux4UnMe 5 months ago
@Linux4UnMe yeah but ubuntu 11.04 has classic gnome like 10.10 does.... I personlly am using windows vista atm as thats the only legal copy fo windows I own. I might get a Mac at some point or a new pc with the right hardware for linux
KaegonTheGamer 1 month ago
@Linux4UnMe No I'm not talking about games. But I'm talking about winrar and others
continente1998 6 months ago
@continente1998
plenty of alternatives to winrar... eg unrar is one of them
Linux4UnMe 6 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Where can I download him?
continente1998 6 months ago
@continente1998
from your Package Manager.... Unlike windows you can download/install all your software from your very Desktop
Linux4UnMe 6 months ago
@Linux4UnMe COOL
continente1998 6 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Well I like Ubuntu but does ubuntu run the same programes that windows?
continente1998 6 months ago
@continente1998
LinuxMint is 99% based on ubuntu... but up to you
Windows programs? Forgot Linux if you want to run Windows programs... there are plenty of programs to substitute on Linux for the Most part... although yes we have popular programs like Firefox, Thunderbird, Chrome etc etc.... if your talking about Windows Games though I'de keep Windows for that
Linux4UnMe 6 months ago
I have windows 7 do you reccomend install Ubuntu?
continente1998 6 months ago
@continente1998
up to you mate.... Depends what your looking for... Try a live cd... Don't go for Ubuntu, Try Linux Mint Main Edition
Linux4UnMe 6 months ago
Does it run msn?
continente1998 6 months ago
@continente1998
ofcoarse. There are many programs that can run msn
Linux4UnMe 6 months ago
I am currently running windows Vista home basic and i am kinda bored of it sos should I install Ubuntu on my machine i mean is it worth it like compatibility with softwares and hardwares and does it support games and are their different softwares for ubuntu can it run Microsoft office and can i run both Windows and Ubuntu on my machine I have a 160GB HDD
WebTutsHD 9 months ago
@WebTutsHD
if you want to try out linux install LinuxMint 11. The latest ubuntu is having an identity crisis LoL.
Don't bother trying to run windows software on Linux, it's a pain unless you are willing to learn how to tweak things to work correctly... if you use Linux, get use to Linux Programs instead.... gaming? don't bother... keep windows for that if you want the latest titles.... It is easy to dualboot. The Mint installer guides you through setting up a dual boot if you got space
Linux4UnMe 9 months ago
Unfortunately I don't have a video on setting up a dualboot with windows + linux..... but there are loads floating around on youtube
Linux4UnMe 9 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Theres wine for that
davidgitman 8 months ago
@davidgitman
wine is not a good solution to gaming unless you are willing to spend hours researching and tweaking games that don't run properly. It may run Office well, but for gaming??? forget it. Even I am not naive enough to tell somebody wine is a solution to windows gaming... And that is coming from somebody who has done it for years... There is no better solution to windows games to using windows itself
Linux4UnMe 8 months ago
@WebTutsHD just do what i did, make a separate partition, and install it there
xPRIVATEMAIDENx 9 months ago
if you want to buy your codec... who does that? haha love it
hinderingfoe 9 months ago
@hinderingfoe
;)
Linux4UnMe 9 months ago
@kameran789 SO TRUE i thum up!
TheDocoz123 10 months ago
osx for life anyone who replys is casual
TheDocoz123 10 months ago
@kameran789
you get 0 thumbs up lol....
mac sucks! windows or linux kicks ass
Smokeystyle 10 months ago
@kameran789 yahooooooooo
MsAce444 10 months ago
IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!
cbgc95 10 months ago 4
@cbgc95
really? I reckon it's ugly :)
Linux4UnMe 10 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Its simple and the best.
HisHighnessSajjad 10 months ago
@Linux4UnMe Actually, I just switched to Linux from Windows yesterday and I'm lovin' it! I got tired of Windows's crashing, viruses, malware, bloated and slowness. Plus, I had a MAJOR crash yesterday and I lost EVERYTHING! Not fun. haha
So, I decided on Ubuntu and I made the switch.
Again, I'm lovin' it!
Tuxster3 9 months ago
@Tuxster3
good stuff man and Welcome. Although if you are wanting to avoid buggyness i'de stay
clear from 11.04 lol :)
Linux4UnMe 9 months ago
YEAH and everyone was making fun of South Africa. And this OS was made by a South African!! now look!!!!
Caswalle 10 months ago
@Caswalle He sounds Australian.
capricious71 10 months ago
@capricious71 just look on google for Mark Shuttleworth. He is the guy that made this.
Caswalle 10 months ago
can you switch in between Linux and Windows 7?
desertfox1792 11 months ago
@desertfox1792
what do you mean? dual booting?
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe well Im not familiar with the process, how would it work if I downloaded this? Do i keep Windows 7 or does Ubuntu replace it?
desertfox1792 11 months ago
@desertfox1792
well.... it depends if you have any space left on your hard drive... then you can install ubuntu side by side with Windows.... otherwise you have to resize your windows partition then install ubuntu..... your other choice is to replace windows with ubuntu.... there are videos on youtube that show you how to do it... search for "dualboot windows with ubuntu"
btw... I recommend LinuxMint instead of ubuntu... much better
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe That was hardly an explanation for somebody who's not familiar with OS's...
windowspczone 10 months ago
@windowspczone
really? advice on watching a dualboot video (which there are plenty of on youtube) is not good advice? well damn.... how will I live with myself now..... I should use about 10 comment windows and explain it all on this page........ sigh
Linux4UnMe 10 months ago
@windowspczone
Then why don't you save the day?
Linux4UnMe 10 months ago
@desertfox1792 - You can install it in a trial mode within Windows. It's a little slower,but you don't have to change your disk. Doesn't take up that much disk space in this mode, either.
That's what I'm doing on my Toshiba laptop for now. it came with Win 7.
KutWrite 10 months ago
@desertfox1792 You can if you have have a USB key...Just go to Ubuntu site and follow directions to download to USB...google is your friend...
snarnold1 10 months ago
@desertfox1792 Yes you can ;)
NikolaGB 10 months ago
Hey bud, thanks for the help! I'll be exploring ubuntu with more enthusiast than before! Haha!
astroboy0969 11 months ago
@astroboy0969
niceeee. Hope you have fun with Linux.... btw.... Don't know if you know much about Ubuntu moving to the Unity
interface in 11.04... it pretty much sucks..... If you don't like it try out Linux Mint Main edition. It freaking Rocks, it is based on Ubuntu but much much better ;)
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
is there anyway to save downloads obtained from the update manager? This is if in case i want to reinstall it and i want to breeze through the installation without downloading the updates again?
Hope you can help me on this. Thanks!
astroboy0969 11 months ago
@astroboy0969
everything you install is saved in /var/cache/apt (i think that is the directory) It's in there somewhere.... I am not in ubuntu to double check
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe
So, in a nutshell, i can save it to another drive like a thumb drive and reapply all the updates after a new installation?
astroboy0969 11 months ago
@astroboy0969
yes. you can save all the debs and then install from them ;)
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe
so, in windows jargon, the debs are the exe's? sorry for the dumb asking, just new to ubuntu :(
astroboy0969 11 months ago
@astroboy0969
that is correct ;) .deb's are to ubuntu as exe's are to windows
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
I have a 1year old HP laptop 2.20GHZ processer AMD dual Core
32bit 320 gb hard drive running windows 7 the most i do on gaming is minecraft^_^ but it is always laggy:( would you recommend getting ubuntu or stay with windows 7 i am very iffy on this i understand most programs i use will no longer be able to be used on linux. Please Help Me!!!
Ozxvideoz 11 months ago
@Ozxvideoz it will work fine :)
if you play only minecraft.. piece of cake..
but there is also "wine" that runs windows programs... some of them,and games 2...
good luck
SSJ4G0KU 11 months ago
@SSJ4G0KU do you run ubuntu if so anything important i need to know? any simple stuff i know nuthing bout linux^_^
Ozxvideoz 11 months ago
@Ozxvideoz yes i dual boot ubuntu with 7
SSJ4G0KU 11 months ago
@SSJ4G0KU ok thank you i shouldn't have any trouble doing that right?
Ozxvideoz 11 months ago
@Ozxvideoz dual boot ? just be carefuly when partitioning your HDD/'s !! you might end with no OS or erase your HDD :D
SSJ4G0KU 11 months ago
@SSJ4G0KU you have aim if so give your name on it in a pm so you can help me i hate sending comments back and forth
Ozxvideoz 11 months ago
@Ozxvideoz sorry but i dont use aim.. only yahoo and live/msn
SSJ4G0KU 11 months ago
im running windows xp with a 1.5gb RAM, 2.01 GHz processor and a 1.5 TB hard drive i play games alot on my pc would you recommend me getting the desktop version of Ubuntu. please reply thank you :)
wackboy132 11 months ago
@wackboy132
no
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@wackboy132 that depends on your video card... you can use "wine" to play some win games.. but some of them will work slow and choppy ! so if you are a gamer then stick with windows.
SSJ4G0KU 11 months ago
New Zealand :)
coolage101 11 months ago
@wasssuppp08
LoL ah ok fair enough :)
So what wasn't working exactly?
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
6:22 i have that same problem :@
NikolaGB 11 months ago
I really like Ubuntu i installed it on a Virtual Mashine and i really want to use but i just cant run any games on it so theres really not much i can do on it i really wish it was compatible for games :( because i really like how it looks :)
NikolaGB 11 months ago
@NikolaGB
There are many Games on Linux which may not be the latest titles, but are still great. For other games you can use wine or playonlinux to install windows games. Check out appdb.winehq.org to see what is compatible
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
I really like Ubuntu i installed it on a Virtual Mashine and i really want to use but i just cant run any games on it so theres really not much i can do on it i really wish it was compatible for game :( because i really like how it looks :)
NikolaGB 11 months ago
you know you said about ubuntu's theames windows 7 has no themes theames for windows 7 is basicly changeing color ( I like the mac theme for ubuntu its cool it comes with a dock :)
TheToby505 11 months ago
What's the difference of Ubuntu and Mint?
What's the best?
bossronny 11 months ago
@bossronny
Mint is based on Ubuntu but with a different implementation of Gnome, a nicer menu, various Mint tools and better default choice of aplications, codecs/flash out of the box, nicer themeing........
Mint is definately Better. And they will not be moving to Ubuntu's crappy Unity Interface that is coming in the next Ubuntu
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe I really like Linux Mint. I love the brushed metal menu, and overall look of it. However things just wouldn't work on my pc. Suspend wouldn't work, and there were some errors. If it works on your PC great.
Ubuntu however, everything works. Right away. Its amazing. And I like Rhythmbox, because of the Ubuntu One music store, something Mint will never have. I'm seeing why Ubuntu is so popular now. The mintmenu is nice though, thankfully I got it in Ubuntu.
Cambaudio 11 months ago
@Cambaudio
Fair enough mate. Whatever works for you..... about the suspend problem you have though I can't see why it
would work on Ubuntu but not work on Mint.... Mint and Ubuntu are Exactly the same under the hood... no differences at all.... not even in config files...... Only the Looks are different and software selection
As for the the Music store... Amazon is much better than Ubuntu One in my opinion... which Ubuntu will be using on 11.04 along with One. Cheers mate
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe I just checked out Amazon, it is pretty nice. I didn't now you could preview MP3s now, and its got an excellent selection. Thanks for the tip.
About the suspend thing, Im not sure why that happened. It was on the live cd. Everything worked great with the ubuntu live cd, and Mint didn't. So I figured it wasn't worth the install if I was going to run into errors. Is it just because it was the live cd? I would like to use Mint.
Cambaudio 11 months ago
@Cambaudio
hhmmmm. If it works on Ubuntu, I can't see it not working on Mint if you are using Mint 10 gnome.... It would be very strange if it didn't..... It's up to you man.... If it doesn't work on Mint after installation I'm sure it will be something fairly simple to fix it... The LinuxMint forum is pretty quick to respond to questions to resolve problems..... If you don't wanna take the risk just stick with ubuntu ;)
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
you can try to configure vpn. on network connection window you can see mobile broadband then click add and start configuration..
blitzkrieg969 1 year ago
Great video, I love Ubuntu myself.
XenonBliss 1 year ago
@XenonBliss
cheers. And I love Yoghurt ;)
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago 3
1:39 lol.
Thescarce 1 year ago
@TRECKA111111 hmmm.... hey, here is what you are going to do..... you are going to open a terminal and type in "sudo apt-get install" and after the install the name of the program.... and jus a heads up, programs on disks won wok unless you bun them from ubuntu..... if u are confused then email me to
rodricastaneda@gmail.com and ill give you more detailed instructions. ;)
rodrig97 1 year ago
ubuntu netbook edition looks better dont know why
lonelygoner 1 year ago
on my home desktop i got win7 but i'm baffled by ubuntu's performance on my netbook! visually astonishing, super fast and fluid. Absolutely love and recommend it to netbook users!
brunobliss 1 year ago
@TRECKA111111
what do you mean? What have you done exactly??? you downloaded ubuntu.....installed it? and your trying to install programs from a cd???? what a windows cd??? i'm confused
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
got unbutu 10.10 and it will not let me connect wirelessly any ideas
scottdever1 1 year ago
@scottdever1
what card is it
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@scottdever1 you need the firmware for your wireless adapter, you need to connect via ethernet and update ubuntu drivers
sgtnimitz 1 year ago
@scottdever1 First, you have to connect your ethernet cable if available, to download the needed drivers.
philipkimbrell90 1 year ago
@scottdever1 I got the same problem with Zyxel NWD-270N USB WiFi-adapter in a WPA secured network. At first it connected automatically, but kept losing internet after being on-line for a while. That I got fixed by disconnecting/connecting from the menu of the upper-right WiFi icon. I got fed up with that and decided to try Windows drivers through ndiswrapper instead. Things got even worse: at the moment WiFi-adapter isn't recognized and even lsusb hangs up... I don't know what to do with this.
SLTe 1 year ago
@scottdever1 i had that same issue but you have to change the admin privileges and check the connect wireless option
sunman277 1 year ago
@scottdever1 Search Google for Ubuntu drivers for the card.
TheXanderDude 1 year ago
I've used Windows for a long time and than I switched to Mac. I have now a Mac OS X 10.6.6 and I'm pleased with it. I've heard a lot about Ubuntu. I'm a total informatic noob, so could you tell me the advantages of Ubuntu when compared with Windows and Mac so I could have an idea and perhaps give it a try?
7Mushrooms7 1 year ago
@7Mushrooms7
The advantage is that it's open source. As long as you just commit a bit of time learning how it works you'll be able to customize a perfect desktop for yourself. The disadvantage is the obvious one: Not enough people use open source so most of all the professional applications are for windows or mac.
HerrKnitler 1 year ago
@Bayonetta4
Hmm actually Linux has everything you'd ever need and a bit more if you're a regular user (music production and art apps is basically the only thing missing for linux). You just need to know what to download.
About the nerdiness... hmm... depends on what you do on your computer, my sister and I are definitely not nerds and we've both got perfect desktops. She doesn't even boot into Windows (I have to since I record music and it's a pain to set up a proper environment)
HerrKnitler 1 year ago
Please Help.
because of viruses especially iframe.. I was thinking to switch to UBUBTU, but some questions came into my mind.. such as
Where would I get the drivers for my compaq nx9600
will it work with adobe ..such as photoshop, flash , dreamweaver
and Filezilla.
thnks guys.
WolfEyesatNight 1 year ago
@WolfEyesatNight
All drivers are built into Linux.... for the most part, and any drivers that you would need such as for your graphics card are easily installed with the built in "hardware drivers tool" Alot of Wifi Drivers are also built in to Linux but sometimes you need to manually install it... depends what brand of wifi you got or even if you use wifi. We have adobe Flash, as for photoshop and dreamweaver your out of luck but there are alternatives to those that are good. We have Filezila
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@WolfEyesatNight
Install it through Wubi before committing to Ubuntu. Wubi is available on the official site and makes it entirely risk free to install and uninstall Ubuntu, it doesn't touch anything on your computer + it works like a real installation. Just be sure to download the "restricted extras"-package from the software center... installing flash from adobes site is awful
As for photoshop and dreamweaver, it works if you install WINE. It's an app that makes windows software run on linux
HerrKnitler 1 year ago
@HerrKnitler
Thanks guys for all your comments.
WolfEyesatNight 1 year ago
@WolfEyesatNight Yes the drivers run if you dont have drivers linux will tell you and if you tell it to it will find them and install them it has the linux photoshop GIMP it has the flash for dream viewer i don't know and i don't know what's filezilla
FlapFingerboard 1 year ago
How many times will you tell HOWDY?? LOLZ :p
haashirztutorialvids 1 year ago
@haashirztutorialvids
haha
I have changed it recently on my latest video's to "G'day!"
lol
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
I have never used ubuntu (i'm a Windows user) and i just wanted to ask is ubuntu good for running games i mean is it compatible for running games like NFS,Black Ops,GTA IV....it looks cool and im thinking of trying it so pls reply?
NikolaGB 1 year ago
@NikolaGB
There are many Games on Linux but Most of the Commercial one's don't get ported over to linux depending
on the Title....If you want to try Ubuntu I suggest using Wubi. You can get it from the ubuntu website, and it allows you to run ubuntu from within windows
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe remember wine can be used to run many games.
sjrittenhouse 1 year ago
@sjrittenhouse
yeah, but it is pretty hit or miss. They never run 100% smooth and most of the time
certain things wont work..... Better off using Windows for Games or get a Console.
In saying that... some games run really great.... but in my opinion it's just a headache especially if you want to run more recent games
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@NikolaGB ok heres what you do look at the back of your computer games. towards the bottom the should be a windows logo, and other logos. If you see a penguin then that game will run on linux. and all forms of linkux at that.
AtivanRocks 1 year ago
the only con i found is that if you have no access to internet ubuntu is completely useless. or if you use dial up.
666lilnickY 1 year ago
@666lilnickY
what do you mean? Any O.S is completely useless without internet access... I don't understand???
You can still install Ubuntu without internet access.........
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe yea but it's nearly impossible to install applications in ubuntu without internet. with windows it's as easy as copying the installer to a flash drive from a computer with internet and then copying it to the one without.
666lilnickY 1 year ago
@666lilnickY
you can back up your .debs on a flashdrive and install them. Easy
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@666lilnickY I have it hard to image why some on would use a computer without internet. Particularly Linux.
sjrittenhouse 1 year ago
@666lilnickY I have it hard to image why some one would use a computer without internet. Particularly Linux.
sjrittenhouse 1 year ago
Can I use the Desktop edition on a netbook? I know they have a netbook edition but I like the desktop edt better.
AustinQuesenberry 1 year ago
@AustinQuesenberry
sure you can
although the netbook edition also has the desktop interface you can switch to at the login screen
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
When it comes to getting more ubuntu users out there one of the main misconceptions associated with it needs to be dealt with - it's impossible for the average user to install. If you have a "mainstream" system you are unlikely to have trouble. The installer does most of the work for you. Google will do the rest. Windows fans say it difficult for the "average" user to install, but how many average users can install Windows? I've never met one...
porterejohn 1 year ago
@porterejohn
Yup Ubuntu is about as easy as it gets when it comes to get your system running. It's fully automated, pop in the cd and it's done in half an hour. Windows 7 and OSX are both slightly less automated than Ubuntu if I'm not mistaken.
Only thing I'd want is gnome to be updated to 2010 standards (Not Unity!!)... looks cheap like the uploader said.
HerrKnitler 1 year ago
Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu,---10.10 OpenSuse 11.3
Which one should I chose and why? I never used linux before, I have no idea abut it, totally null. All my life I was a windows owner, but I want to try one of these out. Which one has the best options, more features etc. I doesnt matter if it needs coding knowledge etc, which one is the most complex...and cool :P
PLease help, I have limited badwidth so I cant try them all
TrancoTechnizer 1 year ago
@TrancoTechnizer
the very best distro for somebody coming over from windows to linux is without a doubt LinuxMint 10. It is newbie friendly and a complete operating system. Don't bother with anything else unless you already have experience in Linux. LinuxMint 10 is the way to go, trust me
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe well, thx, Im checking it out right now, but I dont want a starter operating system, like in windows xp for, ex Home Edition, I like to jump at the very start in the deep water. Im checking it out to see what it can do.
I want the best linux distro, networking, media, etc...just talking...and to be used on a laptop I forgot to mention sorry.
And thank you very musch for your quick reply :P
TrancoTechnizer 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe the main problem with linux that there are so many versions,,,and all of them look so awesome to me right now, so I cant decide. With windows was yeasy. Upgrade from vista to SeVen and thats it. But I like the ideo of Mint, that doesnt require maintanence, no antivir, antisoyware, and I hate window to havint to use a lot of tuneup software, like tuneup utilities, avast, norton etc,,,no wonder its a lot more slower than linux, thats my conclusion now...mint looks Awesome for now :D
TrancoTechnizer 1 year ago
@TrancoTechnizer
Welcome to the Land of Foss my Friend. Linux is not about Desktop Dominance... It is not about Standards.... Each and Every Project has an aim of their own......... and I wouldn't want it changed for the world.... But Mint and Ubuntu is the best choice for you coming over from windblows ;) Enjoy. If you have any queries....... feel free to ask and I will help you. Windows belongs in the garbage. straight out
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe
You know, calling it "winblows" won't win over people. If it wasn't for comments like these I personally might have tried linux years earlier. Right now you're cementing the idea that linux is for socially retarded geeks. Drop the cult mentality.
PS. Windows is a great OS.
HerrKnitler 1 year ago
@HerrKnitler
Where did I say that? I don't remember..... but anyways....I am not trying to win people over... I don't care about convincing people to use Linux. Theres nothing wrong with the alternatives.
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
can i get a messenger like windows live messenger on ubuntu with my windows contacts?
FNfunn 1 year ago
@FNfunn
Yes. There are many. To name a few..... Emesene, Amsn, Pidgin, Kopete, Empathy. They all have MSN support
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
gonna install as my primary os :) hope its good
v0iCeZ 1 year ago
@v0iCeZ
i'de install Linux Mint instead ;)
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe
thank you!
FNfunn 1 year ago
@FNfunn
No probs. Emesene is the most like MSN. it's great. good luck
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Bayonetta4 explain what you mean by 99%?
Please don't make up statistics.
kenny4me93 1 year ago
@Bayonetta4
lol. cheers for the comment... but I would disagree with it. Windows 7 is the best O.S for who? maybe you... definately not for me... or People who prefer Mac. While every O.S has lot's of positives and negatives... For my need's, Linux is the Best, and meet's 100% of "My" need's ;)
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago 12
@Linux4UnMe and its free. you should try blackbuntu. Its just getting started but id jump on the train now I think its going to be great
AtivanRocks 1 year ago
does google chrome or internet explorer work on ubuntu 10.10?
HearMeLearn 1 year ago
@HearMeLearn Chrome does. You're out of your mind if you want internet explorer on any computer.
Protomasterexe 1 year ago
@HearMeLearn Chrome does. You're out of your mind if you want internet explorer on any computer. Also theres chromium which is basically open source chrome.
Protomasterexe 1 year ago
@HearMeLearn
arghhhh internet explorer??? who need's that pile of garbage lol. Yer Google Chrome is available for
Linux, and Chromium is exactly the same as google chrome too. Firefox is another better option than Internet Explorer
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago 6
@Linux4UnMe u know..... google chrome is chromium... only that google grabed it and hen just changed the name and coloured it since it is open source or something like that but chrome is chromium but the image is modified by google....
rodrig97 1 year ago
@rodrig97
no shit mate
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe no Internet Explorer 9 is pretty good
Mii2626 11 months ago
@Linux4UnMe you use google chrome? get used to being spied on. everything you do is logged by google!
97273998 11 months ago
@97273998
LoL Frankly I don't give a Toss, They use it for Legitimate purposes such as Market research..... I would rather have Google monitor my activities than the Government ;)
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@97273998
btw. Whether you use Chrome or Not it doesn't matter.... Google still monitor Monitor internet activities for Market research
Linux4UnMe 11 months ago
@HearMeLearn Chorme : Yes
Internet Explorer : No
and you won't be needing it as long as you have Firefox and Chrome
Sonykovitch 1 year ago
@Sonykovitch Not entirely true, you do need IE for specific applications, for example most PC based surveillance systems requiere IE for their "full" web access experience, in fact this is the only reason why I use IE every once in a while. Other than that its either Chromium or FF 4 ever.
robvelor 1 year ago
@robvelor true, but like you said you only use it every once in a while, in fact it happens with me some web sites, won't open unless i open it with IE, thanks for the info.
Sonykovitch 1 year ago
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Sonykovitch 1 year ago
I think I like Kubuntu better than Ubuntu.
Modernmoral 1 year ago
@Modernmoral
Now that Gnome seems to be going down the tubes, and Ubuntu is moving to PooUnity, I would probably Agree with you ;)
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe Ya man, I am new to Linux so I don't really know much about that all but yeah, I am more of a windows guy but I am really liking the new Linux OS. Hey, do you know any mounting programs for mounting images on a mac book?
Modernmoral 1 year ago
@Modernmoral
Mac Software? or u got Ubuntu running on a macbook? no idea if your asking about mac software. For Linux, I use the terminal. But you could use a program like "gmount-iso" or "AcetoneISO"
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe Well, my friend has a mac book and we are trying to find a program thaat will work on it so we can install a pirated version of Starcraft. Thanks though, I'll try those programs.
Modernmoral 1 year ago
@Linux4UnMe I dont get why everyone hates unity so much? I thought it was really cool idea and after a bit more work it can be quite awesome. If it doesn't improve I think I'll switch to linux mint 10. I mean it is awesome :D
PcProTips1 1 year ago
@Modernmoral
The last two times I tried to load Kubuntu, all it did was crash over and over again.
Shame, 'cause I really like the KDE desktop (reminds me of my old Slackware box).
wby3006 1 year ago
Memory leaks and bad software. You click on it and it tries to allocate memory to the program, it allocates the wrong amount and the program doesn't start you then click it again getting 2 of the same programs in memory that will stop the program from starting. The sudden slowness is very bad programming makes for a very unreliable desktop. In this day and age that's ridiculous.
Crime1234management 1 year ago
@Crime1234management
lol. Fair enough....
I don't have any problems with my Desktop... to me, it works fine
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
Don't quite your day job bro... you just don't cut it for reviews.
ComplexVodka 1 year ago
@ComplexVodka
as if i give a wank what you think mate. Don't watch my videos then tosser
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
Are your experiencing any lag or hang ups having all three OSs on your system?
RollingStone000 1 year ago
@RollingStone000
ofcoarse not. Having 3 O.S's does not affect anything in the slightest.... Unless ofcoarse you have very little harddrive space available for the OS's to perform well........
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
is it possible to dual boot this with xp
?
sdurgefafd 1 year ago
@sdurgefafd
ofcoarse... heres a guide /watch?v=XaqaDZZ_P0g
Linux4UnMe 1 year ago
@sdurgefafd yepp i have
skaterboy3680 1 year ago