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What is your perception on Linux?
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killadoob
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corel draw x4 and without it i may as well not use linux which i don't. Tried ubuntu and it is nice but i just cannot bring myself to dual boot and do different things on different platforms.
Last week I went to the Shuttleworth Foundation in Durbanville and got Ubuntu 9.10, which I then installed on a pc whose only function is to download torrent stuff during the night.
The installation went quite smoothly, the pc is a Pentium 4 with no unusual hardware.
However, when it got to the point where I had to get Ubuntu to connect to the internet, I eventually gave up - I could not get this to work. The networking concept in Ubuntu has me baffled.
I should make it clear that I am not an IT professional, and my networking knowledge is quite poor. I can make my PC's in my house talk to each other, and set up a LAN game, but that's about it.
I would not recommend installing Linux to an average computer user, I think doing it successfully requires a far above-average knowledge of computers, their hardware peripherals, and networking.
I also don't have the inclination to spend the next year of my preciously little free time learning how to resolve a petty networking issue... and I don't know anyone whom I can ask for assistance. Too bad, I thought Ubuntu would be fun.
The installation went quite smoothly, the pc is a Pentium 4 with no unusual hardware.
However, when it got to the point where I had to get Ubuntu to connect to the internet, I eventually gave up - I could not get this to work. The networking concept in Ubuntu has me baffled.
I should make it clear that I am not an IT professional, and my networking knowledge is quite poor. I can make my PC's in my house talk to each other, and set up a LAN game, but that's about it.
I would not recommend installing Linux to an average computer user, I think doing it successfully requires a far above-average knowledge of computers, their hardware peripherals, and networking.
I also don't have the inclination to spend the next year of my preciously little free time learning how to resolve a petty networking issue... and I don't know anyone whom I can ask for assistance. Too bad, I thought Ubuntu would be fun.
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Frankly I would have to disagree with you.... I taught my mom how to use Ubuntu....
Setting up your network in Ubuntu is almost identical to that in Windows. Assuming you don't use static IPs, you should merely have to plug in your LAN cable for it to work. Even wireless adapters work seamlessly. Ubuntu detects it and asks you to connect to an AP, after which it requests a password, etc etc.
If you want help using Ubuntu/Linux in general you could always ask here, or you could also take a look at ubuntuforums.com.
ingeon
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The network thing is rather confusing.
Ubuntu 9.10 (and versions before it) my Ethernet gets an address from my router right.
I enter my ISP details under the DSL link and wait or try to connect manually it does not work.
I checked details like password etc. but cant get it working.
If my ISP details are in the router then it works (but i prefer the above option)
Especially for swapping between accounts.
Any hints...
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As for Linux, there is pretty much everything to do the basics.
I normally install ultimate edition since if comes with most preloaded stuff and then i
just tweak it to my liking (silly things like colors/themes/other basic settings etc.)
Some apps are very good and very powerful like GIMP but then it has a massive learning curve
(and sometimes a bit complex) just like any new app you don`t know.
However for games and windows apps I have to dual boot.
For my media centre it boots straight into ubuntu with xbmc standalone, works great.
Ubuntu 9.10 (and versions before it) my Ethernet gets an address from my router right.
I enter my ISP details under the DSL link and wait or try to connect manually it does not work.
I checked details like password etc. but cant get it working.
If my ISP details are in the router then it works (but i prefer the above option)
Especially for swapping between accounts.
Any hints...
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As for Linux, there is pretty much everything to do the basics.
I normally install ultimate edition since if comes with most preloaded stuff and then i
just tweak it to my liking (silly things like colors/themes/other basic settings etc.)
Some apps are very good and very powerful like GIMP but then it has a massive learning curve
(and sometimes a bit complex) just like any new app you don`t know.
However for games and windows apps I have to dual boot.
For my media centre it boots straight into ubuntu with xbmc standalone, works great.
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Cool, thanks, this certainly sheds some light on my problem, I will follow this up from there.
My main reason too. Been having a look at inkscape tho, which works on Linux. but its just not the same
NoRulez
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Gamers stay with Windoze, Multimedia users stay with Windoze, Office users stay with whatever you're running.
IMO it's really a waste of time to dual boot and waste precious HDD space for bragging rights... ;-)
If you have a pre-installed distro stay with it, unless you need to do more with your system. I would then recommend completely (by low level formatting) removing Linux and installing whatever Windoze version tickles your fanny...
There are much more and better software packages available for doing anything in Windoze than any other OS on this planet.
killadoob
Honorary Master
Ya but if you can get by with linux apps then all is good, linux is only for people who do not need windows for anything. Dual booting is such a mission i find and actually hate it. One platform that does everything I NEED IT TO works for me.