Ubuntu 10.04 LTS?

[ThexXtremeXx]

Okay, so I just stated using Ubuntu 10.04 and I just wanted to ask, is anybody else using Ubuntu at the moment?

In case you dont know what ubuntu is, here's a summary taken from the website.

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more.

Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and [Microsoft] Office.

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The Ubuntu promise

    * Ubuntu will always be free of charge, along with its regular enterprise releases and security updates
    * Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies from across the world
    * Ubuntu provides the best translations and accessibility features that the free software community has to offer
    * Ubuntu core applications are all free and open source. We want you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on.

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[HackersTotalMassLaser]

I've known about it since  they start it. But I've never used it. Mainly cause I am still afraid of compablity issues. But I havent heard too many bad things about it.

[ThexXtremeXx]

You could use the LiveCD to test it out

[Bluhman]

Let me ask my Mum later; she's an Ubuntu nut.

Edit: QUESTION: MISINTERPRETED!

[ThexXtremeXx]

Uh...ok.

[Zerlina]

It sounds neat, but it must be a pain finding software that's compatible with it.

[ThexXtremeXx]

Not really, they have this thing called Wine that lets you use most things on windows.

I feel like im advertising.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

That's cuz you are.

[ThexXtremeXx]

Yep, and for a good cause.

We need more free things in our lives. Ubuntu could be the free operating system.

[Archem]

I've known about it since  they start it. But I've never used it. Mainly cause I am still afraid of compablity issues. But I havent heard too many bad things about it.

[fruckert]

My main drive was an Ubuntu before it fried due to my graphics card actually being too outdated.

[ThexXtremeXx]

You could use the LiveCD to test it out

[Osmose]

Ubuntu gets a lot of things right, but at the same time it gets a lot of things wrong.

Finding compatible software is not really the issue: consider that the OS comes with a program that connects to a repository with tons of software that you can install just by selecting (even more if you add extra repositories with even more software). Think an Add/Remove Programs where you can actually add.

The issue is finding compatible software that does what you want. The issue is also sometimes finding compatible hardware: don't expect USB peripherals to magically work as well, although there's a lot of work done in this area that makes it easier now than it was a few years ago.

The main benefits for switching to Ubuntu (or any Linux distro, for that matter):

• Cost: Free, obviously
• Open Source: Very few people ever actually dive into the code for their OS, but if you're an idealistic type of person, you may choose Linux just because the source code is open and free.
• Windowing Systems and Widget Toolkits: Because of the way windows and themes are done in most Linux distros, there's a lot more freedom in themeing your OS to look the way you want. And desktop effects like the 3d cube are fairly easy to install or enable.
• bash, zsh, or Shells in General: Most of Charas probably doesn't care, but there are countless benefits to having a good shell and supporting tools. Makes life easier.

If you're not a programmer, or not willing to learn how to deal with a Linux system, it may not be worth the effort. Hell, I'm a programmer and personally I run Windows 7 (but I do have to know how to work a Linux box anyway).

[drenrin2120]

Hm, sounds interesting and such... but as moose said,

If you're not a programmer, or not willing to learn how to deal with a Linux system, it may not be worth the effort.

Obviously, I am not a programmer. Still, pretty interesting.

[ThexXtremeXx]

coughEXCUSEScough.
but in all seriousness, i see your point osmose.

Just asking though, what devices do you think you'd have problems recognizing? I might start programming soon for things like this.