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  • #31
    Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

    Update

    Since my last post I have been busy downloading & trialling many but not all Linux OS

    As noted above I have tested many Linux distros on live CD

    The one I liked & installed as dual boot is LINUX MINT 9

    I am using it now posting on the forum

    Some Observations so far
    Its fast
    Its easy to use
    Its as good as MS Windows
    Easy windows style feel ( easy to migrate from MS windows)

    Some Issues
    How to use Compix - however my graphics card may not be to spec ?

    Find drivers and get my fax/printer working

    Everything else works out of the box as it should

    KK

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    • #32
      Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

      Hi All

      Installed ubuntu 10.04LTS on my work laptop a few weeks ago.

      Love it - quick and stable. Can access my windows file systems as well.

      Contemplating making the move to it full time on both my work and home PC.

      Andrew

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      • #33
        Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

        Yep, I used to use Red Hat linux 7-9 and then Fedora before I started using Ubuntu.  I have been running Ubuntu on my work computer for well over 2 years now and it makes a lot of things so much easier.

        If you also have a Windows license you can install VirtualBox or VMWare (I use Workstation, but Server is gratis) you can use Windows like normal from within a virtualised computer running on top of Linux.  Although this doesnt really work so good if you are running lots of different games.

        If you want to get an idea of all the different distributions of Linux there are you can head over to DistroWatch.

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        • #34
          Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

          Originally posted by 687A790F0 link=1234880982/31#31 date=1274929454
          Hi All

          Installed ubuntu 10.04LTS on my work laptop a few weeks ago.

          Love it - quick and stable.   Can access my windows file systems as well.

          Contemplating making the move to it full time on both my work and home PC.  

          Andrew
          Apparently Mint 9 is based on the Ubuntu 10.04 distro
          They say Mint 9 more elegant
          Its just my preference, I liked Mint 9 more than all the rest so I installed it and now using it

          Still need to sort out my fax/printer though

          KK

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          • #35
            Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

            Ive been using Linux for a number of years until just recently.... :

            Have switched over to Win7 Pro and so happy with its reliability and performance, have removed Linux from the PC altogether now. May head back to Linux in the future sometime but at this stage, Win7 plus VMware lets me run everything I want these days - with absolutely no fuss at all... 8-)

            Mal.

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            • #36
              Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

              Just something I stumbled on to on Mint 9

              When I open up my music folder and place the arrow on a song title it will play that title
              I dont need to click anything, all that s required is to hover over the title you want to hear, this can be as long as a sample or the whole song

              Move the cursor arrow away and it will stop playing
              Move to another title and it will start playing that title
              Double click and it will open and play as normal

              Cool things I am finding ? as I explore

              KK

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              • #37
                Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                Originally posted by 57737A7A79794357736F71731C0 link=1234880982/35#35 date=1275002812
                Cool things I am finding ? as I explore
                Yes indeed KK....

                These are all settings that you can configure to suit your own requirements you know... One thing about Linux, it is almost infinitely configurable.... 8-)

                Mal.

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                • #38
                  Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                  I have found a link on the Brother site that explains how to install the LPR printer driver as the cups driver is not working

                  But the LPR driver needs to be written in the terminal section, I may stuff it up

                  Can anyone help if you know how to write linux code in the correct way
                  (code with instructions is on the driver site)
                  I just need someone to hold my hand just in case I blow up the computer

                  KK

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                  • #39
                    Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                    Can someone explain in simple terms why there is a desire to change to an OS other than Windows?
                    Seems to me it involves constant messing with drives, searching for drivers to run peripherals and problems with graphics cards etc.
                    Not trying to stir, simply attempting to understand why anyone would voluntarily move from an OS that is working well to something that involves so much work and and stuffing around.
                    Ive been running XP with Office 2007 since its release without problem, can anyone explain what, if any, benefit I would gain from going to Linux or a similar OS?
                    As I said not trying to rock the boat, simply trying to understand, would hate to think I was missing out.
                    Oh, and I aint a geek, use a PC as a tool, if it does what its meant to do when its meant to do it Im happy.

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                    • #40
                      Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                      I have not completely changed from XP Pro as I still need to run some proprietary business software on it

                      Linux is installed as a dual boot with XP Pro on my computer

                      So far the only problem I have come across is my particular Brother Fax/Printer model not the Linux OS
                      I had similar problems with XP when I first got it

                      The Linux  system recognises the model name and number of my printer but the driver is not available to choose from the preloaded available list
                      All other makes and models are also represented and pre loaded automatically just like windows

                      Linux Mint or similar distros are just as easy to use as Windows

                      Apart from the above
                      Everything from Linux Mint was recognised automatically and installed in about 6 minutes

                      As to why one would change or use Linux
                      I my case its a freedom of choice
                      No virus attacks = no virus scanner needed to slow everything down  
                      On a community level it helps many people around the world less fortunate as us to use an OS & thousands of software titles for free

                      KK


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                      • #41
                        Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                        Originally posted by 72565F5F5C5C6672564A5456390 link=1234880982/39#39 date=1275185718
                        As to why one would change or use Linux
                        I my case its a freedom of choice
                        No virus attacks = no virus scanner needed to slow everything down
                        On a community level it helps many people around the world less fortunate as us to use an OS & thousands of software titles for free
                        Fair enough, guess some of us are a little put off by the MS thing, it is pretty much their way or the highway.

                        No virus attacks, does that mean you can access bank accounts etc with relative safety?

                        I can certainly see the reasons for a cheap OS in developing countries.

                        Reason for the original question is I hate to think Im missing out.

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                        • #42
                          Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                          Linux Mint 9 looks & feels like windows


                          One can download it
                          Then burn it as an ISO (can be set to be done automatically)
                          Use the OS as often as you like from the CD without installing it to the hard drive (but it can be slow)

                          If you like it you can then install it

                          KK

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                          • #43
                            Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                            Originally posted by 557178787B7B4155716D73711E0 link=1234880982/41#41 date=1275210642
                            Linux Mint 9 looks & feels like windows


                            One can download it
                            Then burn it as an ISO (can be set to be done automatically)
                            Use the OS as often as you like from the CD without installing it to the hard drive (but it can be slow)

                            If you like it you can then install it

                            KK
                            Interesting, something to contemplate.

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                            • #44
                              Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                              Originally posted by 16323B3B38380216322E30325D0 link=1234880982/39#39 date=1275185718
                              The Linux  system recognises the model name and number of my printer but the driver is not available to choose from the preloaded available list
                              All other makes and models are also represented and pre loaded automatically just like windows
                              Whats the model KK? You might want to check out http://www.openprinting.org/printers

                              Ive found in the past that even though our work printer was in the pre-configured list it just wouldnt work for some reason. I downloaded an updated printer config/driver from the openprinting site & it worked first time.
                              Basically if your printer is supported youll get a PPD file to download. You can select this when configuring your printer instead of one of the default printers from the list.

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                              • #45
                                Re: PC Linux OS & Ubuntu OS

                                Originally posted by 3E293D3C325A0 link=1234880982/43#43 date=1275278328
                                Whats the model KK? You might want to check out http://www.openprinting.org/printers

                                Ive found in the past that even though our work printer was in the pre-configured list it just wouldnt work for some reason.I downloaded an updated printer config/driver from the openprinting site & it worked first time.
                                Basically if your printer is supported youll get a PPD file to download.You can select this when configuring your printer instead of one of the default printers from the list.
                                Yes have been to this site
                                It represents the same list as its preloaded on the Mint OS already
                                Printer Model is Brother MFC-7420

                                I just found & can download a driver in zip form, from Brother I just need to work out how to install it manually?

                                KK

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