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Great FREE operating system!
I'm a big believer in Ubuntu after tolerating one too many Microsoft updates and never ending add-ons.
When my laptop OS needed a rebuild, I didn't want to suffer through whatever Vista promises (not much), then buy a bunch more virus, firewall and spyware updates, and still run the risk of betting it all on the next Windows ME. Niether did I want to pay through the nose for an Apple, one that, in all likelihood, six months later wouldn't be "cool" anymore and would have few replaceable or upgradable parts. Apple takes planned obsolescence to a whole new level and laughs at you while they do it - no thanks. Been there done that. Ubuntu let me have the best of both worlds - keep a laptop I already have and like, plus gain an operating system with no built-in PMS.
As with other Linux based systems, there is a learing curve, though not nearly what it used to be. You don't have to be a programmer to use it, and you can probably wipe the hard drive clean on your current computer, install this system and be up and running in less than a day. There are hundreds of linux-based versions of whatever you currently use with your Microsoft machine, whether it's DVD ripping, bittorrent streaming, office software, scanner software, you name it. With a search engine and several online forums, you can get your questions answered along the way very easily.
I installed Ubuntu on my HP laptop and everything works just fine, except for a small LED indicating when my wireless is turned on (the wireless itself works flawlessy). I started with version 5.10, then upgraded to 6.06 this past fall. There is an even beta version out now (6.10), but I'm sticking with 6.06 for now.
When you install this operating system from the disc (I burned one that installed just fine), you not only get the OS, but much of the software I mentioned before, including OpenOffice, a free substitute for Microsoft Office. OpenOffice is impressive, especially for free. I must admit thoguh, MS Office is better - but only just barely. Evolution comes with a calendar, but it is not nearly as developed as the one in Outlook. The formatting in MS Word is also much more adjustable than that of Open Office. Open Office can save documents in MS Word format. I've been able to us an MS machine using XP to open these documents created with Open Office - provided they were saved properly.
Occasionally there are peripherals which will not work without adapting the Windows driver to work with Ubuntu (use a program called nsdiswrapper - I've never done this). One potential problem with desktop systems will probably be video drivers. Ubuntu will probably work with just about any monitor, but the driver is probably a very general, one size fits all version, as I noticed problems with scrolling on my desktop with Ubuntu, which runs 6.10.
As I understand it, most video drivers are proprietary, so people who write Unbuntu and other Linux versions are essentially guessing at what works best when they create a driver. The end result is that the driver(s) available will work, but may prove frustrating. This is one major setback with Ubuntu. The system is so close to being a perfect replacement for Microsoft (and, dare I say it, Apple), that it's only a matter of time.
The only other possible negative is gaming - if you like to play PC games, there are a few available on Ubuntu, but nothing like the selection for Windows. I'm not sure how easy it is to adapt a PC game to work on Ubuntu, or if it's even possible at all. I know there is (free) software available to play Playstation and Nintendo games, however.
If you want to give this system a try on an old desktop or laptop, go for it and have fun. One thing to remember, though - this OS is available FREE! I don't know why you're here looking to buy something you can get from Ubuntu for nothing - zero - nada! Ask them for five copies and give a few to your friends!
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great
The differences from windows take a bit to get used to, but, not needing to deal with windows update breaking, and other XP problems is a really nice change. I haven't messed around with some of the more advanced stuff yet, but, so far, it's been a great experience.
I definitely reccomend getting a pre-made disc. I tried the download, and had nothing but headaches getting a good burn that would install properly. the pre-made disc had none of those problems, and worked great. I can probably blame my burner, or my computer, or Sony DRM, but... I'm sure I'm not the only one with that problem. All in all VERY worth the small price tag.
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Purchase Ubuntu OS 6.06
Great product. Ubuntu 6.06 is a Linux OS, less crashes and BSOD, I haven't any thus far. Try the Live CD, you can boot straight from the CD without altering your present OS. Even in a MS Window environment, no damage or altering of the Window OS
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Thumb up guys.
edwin
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Outstanding product
I purchased this item to become more familiar with how Linux would work on my machine.
For someone who has the same desire, this is the perfect way to do it.It allows you to fun most functions of Linux without actually installing it on your system.
Best of all is the price.
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Total Waste Of Time
I did not like this product at all. I found it to be very difficult to use and it cause my system to freeze up every time I tried to use it. I would NOT recommend it. I highly doubt if it will EVER come close to replacing Windows.
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