Hack Attack: Top 10 Ubuntu apps and tweaks

[bwana]

When I made the switch to Ubuntu Linux on my desktop computer (that is, if you can call triple-booting Windows XP, Vista, and Ubuntu a "switch"), I was a little worried about finding the applications and tools that would make me as productive working in Ubuntu as I am working on Windows.

I'm not that keen on Ubuntu yet so every little bit helps.

 

[Tazz_Tux]

So what apps are you looking for ?

 

[bwana]

For one thing - something that makes initiating pppoe less of a mission.

 

[Elfreako]

pppoe is dam easy on ubuntu!! what help do you need?

you should play around with gdesklets can do some really fun stuff with them

 

[bwana]

Thanks.

I've installed rp-pppoe - finally - but when I connect it still shows whatever IP the router is using instead of the pppoe connection's one.

 

[Tazz_Tux]

Install webmin - trust me

Thanks.

I've installed rp-pppoe - finally - but when I connect it still shows whatever IP the router is using instead of the pppoe connection's one.

 

[bwana]

Install webmin - trust me

Ok

. . . . what's webmin?

 

[Raithlin]

LOL

SimplyMEPIS Linux - the latest version is based on Ubuntu 6.06 - and basically installs itself. I'm running it at home, and prefer it to Ubuntu.

 

[bwana]

I'm tempted to load windoze on the bloody thing - but I wont.

Perhaps I'll give SimplyMEPIS a try next.

I've never seen an os that needs so many updates as Ubuntu.

 

[spiderz]

I'm tempted to load windoze on the bloody thing - but I wont.

Perhaps I'll give SimplyMEPIS a try next.

I've never seen an os that needs so many updates as Ubuntu.

Remeber Windows XP ?

 

[bwana]

Remeber Windows XP ?

I'm already downloading the XP updates anyway. Trying to download updates for ubuntu via my 24/7 uunet account is impossible which is why I wanted to be able initiate a pppoe connection when necessary.

I'm not a complete idiot* when it comes to computers so I have to wonder how ready for mainstream use Ubuntu really is. Do you think Ubuntu is there or still getting there?

* obviously open to debate but we'll leave that for a future discussion

 

[mh348]

If you want to run windows based programs onm linux have a look at WINE HQ. www.winehq.com

 

[Nod]

Or install vmware, and run windows on Linux in a box, where it's supposed to be in the first place.

 

[Arcadies]

forget ubuntu use gentoo, portage is the easiest way to install and download things that u need

 

[Elfreako]

I would recommend against Gentoo just because of the install (otherwise its ace), Ubuntu is far better for beginners

 

[w1z4rd]

www.ubuntuforums.org ask there, no need to change your distro.

Heres something you want to search there as well: compiz and xgl. Theres a gazillion how-to`s on the site

Err... Arcadies... um... all distro`s have port (from BSD) or in the case of gentoo, portage like systems. I run:

- apt-get
- adept
- synaptic packet manager
- kpackage
- and the debian one... I forget its name, its mostly command line.

You CANT get simpler than Adept. Just make sure you have sound and cool sources lists