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Kubuntu Linux

GaryS
GaryS Posts: 807 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
After reading another post regarding Linux, I have installed Kubuntu on my laptop, dual-booting with Windows XP.

Must say that I am very impressed with both the visual and speed of the OS.

If you are thinking of looking at Linux, give it a go.
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  • Skint1
    Skint1 Posts: 1,362 Forumite
    I use Ubuntu and have stopped using XP. People should give this a try before paying out for XP/Vista. Started using Ubuntu about four months ago never got the hang of Linux before but I found this very user friendly. Check out this site for more information.

    http://www.ubuntuforums.org/
    You can always get more with a kind word and a 2-by-4 than with just a kind word.
  • GaryS
    GaryS Posts: 807 Forumite
    I did have Ubuntu installed, but then installed the KDE desktop which is much better imo.

    This can be done with a full install of Kubuntu or just grab the KDE part.
    I then uninstalled the Gnome environment and all is superb.

    Wireless internet works using D-Link G604T router and G650+ wireless card.
    Had to tweak the G650+ config to get it to work, but it was not hard.

    Running it on laptop atm, but might soon dual-boot it on main desktop also.
  • tr3mor
    tr3mor Posts: 2,325 Forumite
    I agree, Kubuntu is fab. Whatever flavour of linux I'm using I always use KDE!
  • A-Wing
    A-Wing Posts: 121 Forumite
    The newer Linux distributions being released have many more features than Vista, and using Cedega (I suggest an Nvidia graphics card with this) you can also run many of the latest Windows games on it.

    I used to be a minor KDE developer / patch maker, I find it much easier to work with than Gnome. But it is all personal opinion, I know developers and fellow BOFHs who prefer Gnome.
    Windows is the path to the darkside...Windows leads to Blue Screen. Blue Screen leads to downtime. Downtime leads to suffering...I sense much Windows in you.
  • Skint1
    Skint1 Posts: 1,362 Forumite
    Good to see Linux is starting to catch on. Whatever distro you use.
    You can always get more with a kind word and a 2-by-4 than with just a kind word.
  • wolfman
    wolfman Posts: 3,225 Forumite
    Just for anyone that has a Core 2 Duo and is thinking of switching:
    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Core_2_Duo_Support

    I think the patch is due in the next few weeks (October 26th).
    "Boonowa tweepi, ha, ha."
  • A-Wing
    A-Wing Posts: 121 Forumite
    Well, that is more of a chipset issue than a CPU issue. The basic SMP core should support Core 2 Duo fine.
    Windows is the path to the darkside...Windows leads to Blue Screen. Blue Screen leads to downtime. Downtime leads to suffering...I sense much Windows in you.
  • fgaughan
    fgaughan Posts: 252 Forumite
    Why not use your local lug (Linux User Group) http://www.lug.org.uk/lugs/all.php
    They are happy to give you any distros and help you install them .

    I am with Ryedale
    Ryedale https://www.ryedale.lug.org.uk
    While I breathe.... I hope
  • A-Wing
    A-Wing Posts: 121 Forumite
    Indeed, a good idea, I run the North Wales LUG :)
    Windows is the path to the darkside...Windows leads to Blue Screen. Blue Screen leads to downtime. Downtime leads to suffering...I sense much Windows in you.
  • fgaughan
    fgaughan Posts: 252 Forumite
    [QUOTE=Windows_is_the_path_to_the_darkside...Windows_leads_to_Blue_Screen._Blue_Screen_leads_to_downtime._Downtime_leads_to_suffering...I_sense_much_Windows_in_you..[/QUOTE]

    Liked your sig :-)
    While I breathe.... I hope
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