Ubuntu really Sux!

That got your attention, eh?:lolflag:

I have to say that Ubuntu must be the easiest flavor of Linux I've ever tried. I just retired my old Dell Laptop and decided to jump into the 21st century. I had HP build me a nice little machine.

I started using Linux back when SCSI dinosaurs ruled the earth and rocks were soft. My first flirtation with a Unix clone was TurboLinux when it was still available in the US. Configuring that to work as a personal computer was loads of laughs and an excellent teacher. I've read so many complaints from new Ubuntu users about easy fixes like sound cards and DVD decoders, it makes me laugh. This was the easiest install ever. First off, the GUI actually worked from the get-go even before I found the right Nvidia drivers. Finding the DVD decoder(s) was a snap and I could install it from a Gnome! That in itself impressed me no end. All told, think it took me about an hour to find all the neat little things needed to get my hardware to work. Try that with a Win\box! I was watching a movie in less time than it takes a new windows install to even achieve it's very first semi-functional boot.

My advice to the new user is to have a little patience. If you've got a "command prompt", you've got a good install. It's just a matter of time and patience getting everything configured. I'm not a computer geek, I'm a retired auto mechanic! If I can do it then anyone with half a brain can. I only have about 10% of a brain so half a brain should be plenty. Remember this is FREE STUFF so don't expect it to all be handed to you on a silver platter. The chances are good that Ubuntu will have most and possibly all of your machine working. If you expect to play DVDs right out of the box, you need to look at a machine with some OS installed at the factory. A generic Windows OS is going to give you exactly the same problem. Codecs and decoders are proprietary software. You can get them for free but you do have to actually look. In legalese, the folks who handed you a free OS can't legally include the decoders and codecs because it's not theirs to give away. You may or may not have wireless support so get out that cable that's stashed in your junk drawer and plug it in. The daemon (that's Unix for "service") is very likely running so you can go out and find what you need. there's a wonderful little command you can type called "help". You'll be amazed at what you can learn just from that.

Anyway, the title of this post should in reality read "Ubuntu really Rox!"

Thanks Ubuntu!

Your title will attract users like Miller moths to a light bulb.

:)

Glad to hear you like Ubuntu, welcome to the forums!

01001010 said: That got your attention, eh?:lolflag:

I have to say that Ubuntu must be the easiest flavor of Linux I've ever tried. I just retired my old Dell Laptop and decided to jump into the 21st century. I had HP build me a nice little machine.

I started using Linux back when SCSI dinosaurs ruled the earth and rocks were soft. My first flirtation with a Unix clone was TurboLinux when it was still available in the US. Configuring that to work as a personal computer was loads of laughs and an excellent teacher. I've read so many complaints from new Ubuntu users about easy fixes like sound cards and DVD decoders, it makes me laugh. This was the easiest install ever. First off, the GUI actually worked from the get-go even before I found the right Nvidia drivers. Finding the DVD decoder(s) was a snap and I could install it from a Gnome! That in itself impressed me no end. All told, think it took me about an hour to find all the neat little things needed to get my hardware to work. Try that with a Win\box! I was watching a movie in less time than it takes a new windows install to even achieve it's very first semi-functional boot.

My advice to the new user is to have a little patience. If you've got a "command prompt", you've got a good install. It's just a matter of time and patience getting everything configured. I'm not a computer geek, I'm a retired auto mechanic! If I can do it then anyone with half a brain can. I only have about 10% of a brain so half a brain should be plenty. Remember this is FREE STUFF so don't expect it to all be handed to you on a silver platter. The chances are good that Ubuntu will have most and possibly all of your machine working. If you expect to play DVDs right out of the box, you need to look at a machine with some OS installed at the factory. A generic Windows OS is going to give you exactly the same problem. Codecs and decoders are proprietary software. You can get them for free but you do have to actually look. In legalese, the folks who handed you a free OS can't legally include the decoders and codecs because it's not theirs to give away. You may or may not have wireless support so get out that cable that's stashed in your junk drawer and plug it in. The daemon (that's Unix for "service") is very likely running so you can go out and find what you need. there's a wonderful little command you can type called "help". You'll be amazed at what you can learn just from that.

Anyway, the title of this post should in reality read "Ubuntu really Rox!"

Thanks Ubuntu!

I started to break this post down into sections and comment on each one...but I think a simple

+1!

does the trick.

Great post. :)

01001010

My advice to the new user is to have a little patience.

John Quincy Adams wrote:

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Seems like extremely good advice.:-k

Tamlynmac said: John Quincy Adams wrote:

Seems like extremely good advice.:-k

Seriously, I'm waiting for Jaunty to see if it's any better than intrepid. It probably will be with what's planned.

I glad this wasn't like the title suggested. I thought it was going to be one those Ubuntu is the average user Blah, blah , etc, etc... type threads. Good Job

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