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Old 05-07-2007, 06:10 AM
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Ubuntu, anyone?

I just downloaded and tested the latest edition of Ubuntu Linux (v7.04), named 'Feisty Fawn'. Perhaps try it yourselves sometimes. Never liked Linux much before: always seemed to require a lot of black magic. Not this release: this one is a Windows killer.... Installs in less than 20 minutes, and runs incredibly fast and smooth, and all common applications included. And its FREE.
I tell you, at least for desktops, the days for Windows are counted, Ubuntu is AWESOME. Happy computing

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Old 05-07-2007, 04:31 PM
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I'm running the earlier version of ubuntu.


Besides getting used to installing stuff; it runs a hell of a lot smoother than windows could dream of.
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Old 05-07-2007, 09:55 PM
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I've installed Red Hat, Suse, Fedora, Debian, and CentOS. I've heard good things about Ubuntu. I just can't get over the name - sounds like an African tribal warrior or something.
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Old 05-08-2007, 01:49 PM
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I also think it's a stupid name for an OS. Time will tell as to it's worth I guess. Suffice to say I'm not losing any sleep over yet another prophesied end of Windows.

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Old 05-08-2007, 04:00 PM
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Ubuntu is nice, I ran an older version. I never got used to installing/ungrading modules under the debian system, I prefer rpms. My current install of Mandriva 2007 was nearly as easy to install, and there is LOTS out there for it.
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Old 05-08-2007, 06:38 PM
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...and "windows" is a good name for an OS?



it's just different

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