well ill let all of you know, i am now the proud owner of a computer that runs Kubuntu.

In a slightly different vein, how do you work with SD's software when using Ubuntu? Or is it, as I'm guessing, a case of using SD stuff just when running Windows? Because, if it were possible to still use all of SD's software under Ubuntu, I would bail on MS in a hot second! Better stability, better security, and it uses fewer resources, who wouldn't go for that? Oh yeah, Micro$oft.

And therein lies the primary failing of Linux....it simply won't run all those things you'd really wish it could/would.

 

 

 

....and yet Microsoft/Windows does just that.....

....silly Microsoft!....

Last week I installed XP, Vista, Debian Sarge, and Fedora Core (BTW, my XP came with the computer and I bought Vista, both the Linux distros I paid for postage )on my poor computer. Both Linux distro's ended up with severe graphic corruption on my Nvidia 7600GS even though FC recognised it properly. Debian ended up not booting (unless I used recovery mode and changed the kernel every time, upon which it would boot once into the new kernel), so what with all these issues I formatted the partitions, ran EasyBCD and now I'm just running XP and Vista. (for which my computer is humbly thankful )

QUESTION: (you knew I had one ) What is the minimum specs that it is possible to get a good performance with Windows Blinds, or how can I make my computer work faster? Running Vista (Home) on a 2GHZ laptop with 512MB RAM, and it takes heck-long to boot...just wondering if there's a way I can significantly speed it up so that I can run Windows Blinds without taking half an hour to boot (mind you, I'm downloading Windows Blinds as I type, so I don't know how long it will take, but you get my drift, I hope!) I know a bit about windows, but I don't want to take the super-drastic option of editing my msconfig file to start nothing on boot! WAY off-topic, and this is my first post! Feel free to tell me to shut up and sit down

Ubuntu isn't really hard to install. All you gotta do is pop the CD in and then follow the instructions. The only problem I had was that it didn't recognize my Network Card and sound card. Luckily, you can put the disc in while your running Windows and try Ubuntu out without actually installing it, so you can make sure everything works before you do anything.

Maybe my next foray into Linux I'll try Ubuntu. I guess I'm just asking it to run a lot of hardware (all my PCI slots are full, and I use a third-party graphics card as well)...and I need it to network...and run all my highly sophisticated 3D games...and Microsoft Office (I'm a student, couldn't live without Office)...and not require more than a day to set up...  

For those who want to play with Linux, but aren't sure how to start, try the link below:-

Click Me

Select the section headed Software & Security.

The site owner, amongst other guides, provides step by step examples of how to install several distro's.

His list of guides on the provided link:-

Installing PCLinuxOS - Full tutorial
updated August 4, 2007

Dual booting - Windows & Linux (IMPROVED!)
updated July 6, 2007

Installing Mandriva Linux - Full tutorial
updated July 6, 2007

Installing (K)ubuntu Linux - Full tutorial (IMPROVED!)
updated June 15, 2007

Installing SUSE Linux - Full tutorial (IMPROVED!)
updated June 13, 2007

Hey Puppy Puppy ... Linux
updated May 23, 2007

Scientific computation
updated May 11, 2007

Experts say ... (educative rant mode ON)
updated April 28, 2007

Highly useful Linux commands & configurations
updated February 16, 2007

Group Policies - Beginners' Guide
updated January 12, 2007

Installing Slackware Linux - Full tutorial
updated December 15, 2006

Knoppix live Linux CD
updated November 24, 2006

PPTP dialer in Linux - step-by-step tutorial
updated October 26, 2006

A (cool) list of Linux tools
updated October 16, 2006

A (sweet) collection of Windows programs
updated October 12, 2006

Dual booting - Windows & Linux - Full tutorial
updated September 28, 2006

DOSBox - DOS is back!
updated September 4, 2006

Installing (K)ubuntu Linux - Full tutorial
updated August 24, 2006

Installing VMware Server & Windows in Linux
updated July 30, 2006

Installing SUSE Linux - Full tutorial
updated July 14, 2006

How to create a bootable live Windows CD
updated July 1, 2006

Installing Windows XP
updated July 1, 2006

Would you like to run DOS applications again?
updated June 29, 2006

Internet won't hack you unless you provoke it
updated June 29, 2006

Linux From Scratch
updated June 29, 2006

VMware Player - a great friend
updated June 29, 2006

I'll give it a go...no assessment due immediately anyway...  

I istalled "Ubuntu Ultimate Edition" on a 2nd hard drive and can duel boot into Linux. I usually just use windosxp since I'm a gamer and I use windows software to automatically record internet radio streams all week long. The version I'm using is the one that has worked best for me. I can even see my main hard drive and transfere files from the windows hard drive to the linux hard drive. I couldn't do that with the other versions of Linux I've tried, with my very limited knowledge.

Well Jafo my friend that will change in the future when WINE gets better developed and program writers realize that Linux is here to stay and start writing programs for all platforms.

I would stay away from SUSE in any form as they made a few deals with Microsoft and that turned the open source world on it's head as MS is viewed - honestly - as the evil empire and a bad company.

Of course I still use Windows XP - the legit copy that came with this Dell. I will NOT be using Vista for awhile until the bugs - however small - are worked out and Vista has a few Service packs added. If I'm using Windows - even if just for games and not anything else as Linux is where I do most of my work - I crave a OS that is stable.

And yes I have used and worked with Vista many an occasion.

I also use and recommend Fedora Core for a OS that is bleeding edge and rock solid. I've been using FC for almost a year now with no complaints.

Those new to Linux should also consider Xandros. Very decent distro.