workswithu.com — With Windows XP going the way of the dodo, Ubuntu looks to us like a good fit. We wouldn?t recommend Ubuntu as a primary OS for our other builds, since it won?t let you play most games or run Photoshop out of the box, but this is a sub-$300 small-form-factor PC for basic desktop tasks.
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bigmanoncampusAug 29, 2008
I agree there's no reasons for the average user to switch to Ubuntu from Windows, no reasons other than:1) Consistent speed over the life of the computer due to a total lack of parasitic trojans/worms/spyware/adware2) Easy install of free applications that meet basic needs for word processing, e-mail, image manipulation, media management and enjoyment, etc..etc..3) Crash free and re-install free operation for years.4) A large fanboi base that puts paid support to shame as far as resolving issues.
Closed AccountAug 30, 2008
I totally agree with you. Most of the people I've helped install it on have had some issue that, as a newbie, there is no way they would have been able to solve easily on their own. Also I've noticed that the package manager seems to be confusing at first, mainly due to the fact windows users are used to .exe files. I've had many come to me asking for help installing a program and they are trying to do it by clicking on the .exe file. Once set up everyone loves it, but there is a learning curve.
mrbitchSep 1, 2008
RE: "... video drivers for Ubuntu: envy saves you from a lot of frustration "<a class="user" href="http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html">http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html</a>Yep, it works for quite a lot of ATI cards.
mrbitchSep 1, 2008
@ashura001 RE: " Its because floppy drives were still common when XP was released ... " Well, not if you were buying a Mac back then -- as usual Apple saw the hardware trends years ahead of every other computer hardware manufacturer.In fact, I remember the outrage and general disbelief when Apple gave floppy disks the flick, "wow Apple is so out of touch with the real world".
mrbitchSep 1, 2008
@opnickc RE: " You're right, how could anybody possibly want their OS to be so simple and intuitive. Clearly, searching the web for apps, finding the download page, downloading, double clicking on something as arbitrary as "SETUP.EXE" and going through a long and annoying wizard is a superior installation method. "- Zing! I think you just ate djgreedo's lunch! +1 to you, good sir!
jayscotSep 3, 2008
I can't play wow and have a life too? Come on man...you need to learn to do things in moderation.
mcfaraSep 4, 2008
I agree with Myztry - I love Ubuntu (I dual boot with Vista) but for some things (games, iTunes, Adobe products) I prefer Windows. I enjoy both worlds.