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Linux......Come of age!!!!!

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  • Zahc
    Zahc Posts: 986 Forumite
    fwor wrote: »
    Download and try it as a LiveCD. If everything works with that, you should have no problems with drivers when you do a full install.

    The main problem area seems to be with wireless hardware. I've loaded 8.04 onto half a dozen PCs and never had a problem with it working "out of the box".

    Took the plunge and installed Ubuntu 8.04 without a hitch. It's like having a new laptop. It's taking a while to get the hang of the architecture, but once I get the hang of the basics I'll be laughing. I installed Compiz Fusion too and that's spiced things up a bit.
    I'd like to install a docking thingy, any recommendations from anyone? I've tried Advant Windows Navigator and didn't like it. I'm trying to figure out how to un-install it.

    Zahc
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    To remove programs :

    Go to "system" / "Administration" / "Synaptic Package Manager"
    click on "Search" and type in the name.

    Once you find it just right click on it and select "select for removal" (it might say a few things have to be removed as well)

    Then click "apply" and wait for a few mins :D
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • Zahc
    Zahc Posts: 986 Forumite
    S0litaire wrote: »
    To remove programs :

    Go to "system" / "Administration" / "Synaptic Package Manager"
    click on "Search" and type in the name.

    Once you find it just right click on it and select "select for removal" (it might say a few things have to be removed as well)

    Then click "apply" and wait for a few mins :D

    Great, thanks a lot. Easy when you know how!
    Now, any idea about that docking thingy?

    Zahc
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    Don't know about docking. There is a "google gadgets" for linux as well as a few others. I don't really use them so hopefully someone else could help you with it. :D
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • Jon_01
    Jon_01 Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    I too have just downloaded Ubuntu 8.04 and I'm having a bit of a problem !!
    My wifi isn't supported (its an Acer) but it say it can download the drivers, fine I thought, I'll just plug in a network lead connect to the router that way and away we go...

    But no, it won't connect. The lead works under XP, but under Ubuntu it just sits there. I've gone into network setup and entered the gateway address but its still having none of it.

    I'm sure its a great system, but can anyone, Please tell me how to get it to connect !!
  • Zahc
    Zahc Posts: 986 Forumite
    Hi Jon
    I spend a lot of my time here; http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=73
    A very helpful community, much like here!

    Zahc
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    Jon

    Like Zahc said you'll find loads of people willing to help on the Ubuntu forums (I'm there all the time) ;)

    what Acer model have you got? if you search for that in the forum you should find a few helpful posts.
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • adouglasmhor
    adouglasmhor Posts: 15,554 Forumite
    Photogenic
    Zahc wrote: »
    Great, thanks a lot. Easy when you know how!
    Now, any idea about that docking thingy?

    Zahc


    AWN, gdesklets, simdock, KSmoothDock or KoolDock if you are on KDE, Kdocker works in all desktops (KDE, Gnome< XFCE, fluxbox etc.) Alltray,Kiba, probably many more I don'tt know of.

    Edit here's a how too http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/805059/how_to_install_an_app_docking_station.html
    The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head. Terry Pratchett


    http.thisisnotalink.cöm
  • adouglasmhor
    adouglasmhor Posts: 15,554 Forumite
    Photogenic
    Jon_01 wrote: »
    I too have just downloaded Ubuntu 8.04 and I'm having a bit of a problem !!
    My wifi isn't supported (its an Acer) but it say it can download the drivers, fine I thought, I'll just plug in a network lead connect to the router that way and away we go...

    But no, it won't connect. The lead works under XP, but under Ubuntu it just sits there. I've gone into network setup and entered the gateway address but its still having none of it.

    I'm sure its a great system, but can anyone, Please tell me how to get it to connect !!


    I have always installed with the network lead in and on 4 different laptops I have never had a problem.
    The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head. Terry Pratchett


    http.thisisnotalink.cöm
  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,880 Forumite
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    I have always installed with the network lead in and on 4 different laptops I have never had a problem.

    Same here. I think when you boot up into Ubuntu it tries to find a DHCP server (usually built into your router) to get an IP address, default gateway and DNS address, and if that times out it assumes the port is dead.

    Go into the network config, set the port to "Roaming mode", plug the Ethernet cable in and reboot - chances are it will then work fine.
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