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RyanMB

RyanMB

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Hi

I've read as much information as I can in this thread but my question is this.
When installing Ubuntu, how much data does it download more or less?
I've already downloaded the iso image but I'm just wondering when installing
how much data it will download during the install.

Thanks
 
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RyanMB said:
Hi

I've read as much information as I can in this thread but my question is this.
When installing Ubuntu, how much data does it download more or less?
I've already downloaded the iso image but I'm just wondering when installing
how much data it will download during the install.

Thanks
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That really depends on what you want to install. Most things work out of the box, but you'll need to download the restricted-extras package which IIRC is about 100MB. I stand to be corrected, though.

To update your system might be another 100MB of downloads.

So a rough approximation would be around 200MB.

During the installation itself though, nothing if you're not connected to the net. If you are connected, it often seems to download language packs - not sure how big they are, tough.
 
And you do not HAVE to install all the updates. You can choose which you want to install.

That said, a 10Gb local only is not that expensive?
 
Seeing as I've started this I may as well put all my questions here.
When it comes to Linux, will the additional cards in my pc still serve their purpose?
I have a sound card in there that I am hoping I can still use. Would I encounter any problems with them?
As you can tell I'm a complete noob when it comes to Linux.
 
Unless it some fairly rare and obscure hardware, everything should work straight out of the box.

The only way to really know is to either search on Google or install Linux and see what it is like. I favour the second option first.
 
I install ed quite a few extra apps on my ubuntu laptop (+-1Gb's worth), the update of the system was almost 500Mb. Luckily local adsl works, or if you got WUG access, even better.

It's amazing what kinda software you can get for "free" on linux. :D
 
Ubuntu Ultimate Edition comes with virtually everything you need already installed, it's about a 2Gb .iso to download. Or just find someone nearby who can burn a DVD for you.

B
 
well i'm internationally capped on my one account but I'm sure I can dl a 2Gb .iso still on it.
It is available locally right?
 
RyanMB said:
well i'm internationally capped on my one account but I'm sure I can dl a 2Gb .iso still on it.
It is available locally right?
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I am not sure, probably is somewhere, but I don't know where, sorry.

I could send you a DVD, though, if you want, although as you might know I am in Gauteng. Isn't there anyone closer that can help you?.

Or maybe use a local proxy that gives you int'l access?.

B
 
I'll ask around, I anyway have time before switching to Ubuntu, have to get my pc back first LOL
 
B

Will there be a major update to Ultimate Edition when the new update comes out in October?
 
likely if there is a new version of ubuntu out in october
 
which do you find is the best media player for linux?
 
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I shall try them.
I'm so stoked about Linux, which i started using it years ago.
 
MyWorld said:
This is a HUGE debate, but my favourites:
SMPlayer
Xine
VLC
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SMPlayer by far. However I had to use VLC a few times when I wanted to stream video over our network at the office...

Reason for that is, the protocol was not compiled into MPC by default and one needs to use custom patches to get it in. Too much work in my books so just installed VLC for streaming.
 
Well the Linux I installed is working well, I'm just looking for the how to books as
i'm a complete noob and using windows all these years clearly has taught me very little as
far as linux is concerned. I can't even install Java, anyone know where I can learn?
 
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