Linux introduction & commentary- Windows Vista alternative

A three-minute introduction to the 2007 Linux desktop, aimed at beginners and curious Microsoft Windows Vista users. Shows off Ubuntu, Gnome and the Beryl 3D desktop, plus OpenOffice Writer word processor, Firefox browser, MPlayer video player and more.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• linux
• ubuntu
• beryl
• microsoft
• windows
• gnome
• introduction
• beginner
• howto
• guide

[DMXell]

I can't get videos to function in my Ubuntu OS. I have to boot into Mac OS X to watch them =/

[aroakley]

There's a guide to installing "Restricted Formats" for video and audio here: help dot ubuntu dot com slash community slash RestrictedFormats

[Ratsuu]

Were you being sarcastic all throughout the video, or just the last part? Either way, for using sarcasm, you rule! =D

Well... I wouldn't get Linux. Basically because I've used Windows all my life and can screw up its system and back with no worries, whereas if I try this on another system I'll probably get sued by my parents. XD

Brittishhh. Acceeentt. Was nice to listen too. Found it soothing.

[aroakley]

Linux gives better performance on older hardware. If you don't have confidence (or permission!) to install it on your main PC, get a second-hand PC. 800Mhz with 512MB RAM & 20GB HDD will run most Linux versions ("distros"), and there are special ones such as Xubuntu designed for older/slower hardware. That way, you can build up your confidence and experience without worry. Paying the Windows licence fee (and Microsoft Word, anti-virus) is OK when Daddy is paying- but when you move out..?

[ArchTymeWizard]

Linux pwns windows. This guy is using a basic linux build. Ubuntu is the best for Linux newbies. /w crossover, windows office and adobe apps work just fine. Linux uses 1/4 the memory of windows and doesn't require much from a cpu, and 512 ram will let it run without hickups.

[aroakley]

ArchTymeWizard is right about it being a basic build. I specifically wanted to avoid "bloat"; avoid installing stuff I'd never use. What I did was install the bare minimum Ubuntu Server package, then gradually installed the desktop components I wanted. You can read more about this entire process here: aoakley dot com/articles/2007-03-01.php

[SporeCreator2009]

plus annoying UAC Control

[Damatelon]

with wine u can

[jaw2floor]

He sounds like Ashens lol

[SporeCreator2009]

linux is not boring and not all of them are for geeks

[Damatelon]

Vista = XP+Aero. Nothing more, just more $ for Bill Gates.

[uvmedraco]

yes you can actually (: however they have opeoffice

[G3Studios]

you cant use microsoft word on a linux?

[RestauranteChines]

Im thinking of leaving microsoft, when windows 7 comes out xp will be outdated and I dont want to buy a new machine to go microsoft, and im tired of microsoft actually, so im going to lear about how to use this OS as it seems faster, lighter more good looking and from what many people tell me, it is much safer. Still I need to know more details about linux, im not ready yet....Can any one give me a web site that can send me to the right direction? I would apretiate that.

[ComputersAreNotCool]

Quite boring relly... lol :) Linux rocks

[molgrum]

You can install Gnash to play flash in 64bit :)