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barney · Administrator / Manager

Ubuntu Targets 10 Second Boot Load by 2010

Moh-Reza-rafat · Guru

Barney
Is Ubantu OS easy to use for ones like me .
2-3 years ago , I received the original CD of Ubantu ,earlier Version , but couldn't use it.
Thanks.
M.Rafat

NicKnayme · Manager

Hey Barn, I just ordered a Dell notebook (Intel Dual-Core,2Gb,160GbHDD,LED back-lit,Wireless) with Ubuntu for less than 400.

Alan

barney · Administrator / Manager

Moh-Reza-rafat wrote:

Barney
Is Ubantu OS easy to use for ones like me .
2-3 years ago , I received the original CD of Ubantu ,earlier Version , but couldn't use it.
Thanks.
M.Rafat

Absolutely. Just stick it in the CD / DVD rom and boot it up. You can play with it without installing it into your computer. When you are done, take the CD out of the drive and reboot. Your hard drive isn't touched!

barney · Administrator / Manager

^ Nice, Alan. I can not wait to see how you like it!

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Congratulations on the new computer, Alan!!
Guess I'm gonna have to try Ubuntu -- from the CD/DVD of course!

barney · Administrator / Manager

Yeah! Just remember that the performance will be slower when running off the CD because the access time is greater. When installed on the hard drive, it is much much speedier.

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

I downloaded Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop (32-bit) ISO this morning & will be burning it to CD as soon as I get a few minutes (and after verifying the md5 sum).
Was tied-up this morning going to Lowes for Sunroom materials and gassing-up the VW Bus for another trip to the lakehouse!
If anyone wants a copy of the CD, let me know & furnish your mailing address.

Moh-Reza-rafat · Guru

Vindi
What is the File Size to see if I can download it ?
Also need the link.
Thanks.
M.Rafat

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Moh:
The ISO Image download is 698 Megabytes.

The Ubuntu Website

barney · Administrator / Manager

Excellent. Enjoy the new experience. Just remember that Ubuntu is NOT Windows, so expect a slightly different feel and experience. Everything you see on it should work well for you. If you are using dial-up, you may have some trouble (maybe). It works flawlessly with broadband or DSL hook-ups!

The Ubuntu support community is very helpful: Ubuntu support. And you can always post here too...

Ubuntu Community Forum

I await the verdict!

-- Edited by barney on Sunday 14th of June 2009 11:30:51 AM

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Have verified the checksum & burned the master CD.
Norton Antivirus gives the CD a clean bill-of-health!!
Will be trying Ubuntu 9.04 from the CD on the bedroom computer first -- then on the Lakehouse computer to replace Windows ME.

NicKnayme · Manager

Hey Barney, is there an iPod sync program you use or recommend for Ubuntu?

(I don't have the notebook yet...it is delayed because of options I chose)

Thanks,
Alan

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Don't know what Barney uses but here's what Ubuntu recommends.

barney · Administrator / Manager

Any of those players are fine. You just need to download them from Synaptic (Ubuntu's package manager) and they will install. Open them up and use them! Once you get your computer, just holler and I'll help you with it. BTW, I am using my Ubuntu netbook right now! biggrin

-- Edited by barney on Monday 15th of June 2009 06:00:41 PM

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Thanks for pointing us to Synaptic, Barney!!
Have been running Ubuntu from the CD on our main computer to get familiar with it -- so far it's running flawlessly!
Am about ready to install it 'dual-boot' with Windows XP SP3 on the bedroom computer and burn another CD for the Lakehouse.
...and thanks also for introducing us to Ubuntu!!!

barney · Administrator / Manager

No problem at all. You do not need to install Synaptic (it is already part of Ubuntu). I can help answer all of your questions, if need be. Dual booting is a great way to have the best of both worlds. Just make sure tht XP is on first, then install Ubuntu to unpartitoned free space. It will set up everything for you. Use the defaults if you get a choice. Let me know how it goes.

-- Edited by barney on Tuesday 16th of June 2009 10:32:06 AM

barney · Administrator / Manager

Here is the dual boot install guide for XP and Ubuntu (XP first):

Ubuntu Dual Boot Guide

-- Edited by barney on Tuesday 16th of June 2009 08:50:51 PM

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Thanks Barney!!
Didn't get to work with Ubuntu yesterday -- Almaretta & I got sidetracked with replacing the Greatroom & Bedroom TVs with LCD versions from Sam's Club.
Sam's beat-out Newegg for the business -- unusual!!

NicKnayme · Manager

Ubuntu is stimulating...and increases your mental awareness!

And theme wallpapers are available!
http://www.gnome-look.org/CONTENT/content-files/56226-aria-elfe02bis.jpg

Alan

NicKnayme · Manager

Sorry to anyone who may be offended!

Alan

barney · Administrator / Manager

^ Not me...

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

NicKnayme wrote:

Ubuntu is stimulating...and increases your mental awareness!

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness”

John Keats

barney · Administrator / Manager

Hey Vin and Alan,

Any word on how you guys like Ubuntu, your experiences with it, etc? Just wanted to know!

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

From what I see so far, I like Ubuntu!
Accidentally installed it on hard drive when I intended to run it from the CD but removed it to correct that goof.
Haven't had much time to play with Ubuntu -- been getting these two new LCD Digital TVs setup and running on Direct TV.
Thanks for your help, Barney!!

-- Edited by Vindicated on Saturday 20th of June 2009 10:32:43 AM

NicKnayme · Manager

Mine (actually daughter's) was shipped Friday because I chose WLED back-lit display.
It will arrive next week.

Alan

barney · Administrator / Manager

Just remember, Ubuntu (as well as all other Linux distros) require no extra firewalls, no virus protection, no defragging, and the system completely updates itself with Synaptic (no need for individual program updates).

NicKnayme · Manager

Barn, I couldn't resist this one...even with your peaceful nature!

barney · Administrator / Manager

Hahahahahahahahaha.......

That was so funny. Those Linux heads really know how to needle the Windows fans!

Vindicated · Administrator / Manager

Now y'all be nice now -- ya hear??

NicKnayme · Manager

Well, the daughter hates it...and wants XP.
I can't get the wireless set-up...so she can't go online!
Is there a more friendly GUI for Ubuntu?

I think it will be a job finding all the hardware drivers for XP!

Alan

barney · Administrator / Manager

Oh man! I am so sorry to here that. Ubuntu should see the WAN as soon as it is plugged in. There is an icon in the system tray that sets up everything. I will find the link and post it here.

Wireless in Ubuntu

Setting up wireless in Ubuntu

-- Edited by barney on Wednesday 24th of June 2009 10:33:46 AM