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[split] Changing OS
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[split] Changing OS
By no means should you feel forced into using Linux, but it is provably a far better OS to use. Latest releases of Ubuntu are arguably easier to use than Windows. The main problem comes down to a paradigm shift. You are used to installing programs by double clicking an executable file, when in Linux you don't have to since you can install it through the package manager. Same for my MacBook, to install most programs all I need to do is drag the program to my applications folder and it installs itself.

Sure, it takes some getting used to, but it isn't a reason to give up. 90% of the problems people suffer when switching to Linux are down to a poor distro choice. The point of Linux is that it comes in all different flavours for all manner of people. Advanced users have certain distros, whilst beginners have things like Ubuntu.

Kyu was complaining to me the other day about how his Suse install wasn't connecting to his wireless network. I told him he probably had to configure the wireless himself, cue a short rant about Linux not working. Fact is, I told him that if he didn't want to do the hard work, he should use a distro like Ubuntu which holds your hand and tries to do everything for you.
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RE: Piracy...your take?
I do tend to see much reluctance to switch from one OS to another, not only from Windows to Linux but also from Windows to Windows. Because the steps are gradual people don't realize it as much but your Windows 7 is vastly different from your Windows 2000 or Windows 98. And people bitch and complain every time they have to learn something new. But once they get the hang of it they seldom want to turn back.
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Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
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RE: [split] Changing OS
Since both replies are not about piracy I split them off.
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Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
Pastafarian
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I'm running Vista on my gaming rig now, and just installed Windows 7 on my crap laptop to see how it is. It's nice, but there are some new features that are just annoying...
"The finality of death is the coldest truth one must face. Religion makes the perfect distraction." - Anonymous
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I'd love to get used to Ubuntu if I had someone to sit there and teach me how to use it. I've had Windows 95/98/ and XP. lol I'm holding out for Windows 7 when I can save up the money to potentially by myself a new processor or just a new tower in general.

I feel like such a newb with that OS. >.< lol
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There are a load of Ubuntu tutorials out there. If you want I'd be happy to be in IM with you as you went through them Tongue
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If I can even get that messenger to work correctly in Ubuntu. >.> lol So confusing.
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Pidgin? It's self explanatory. Soon as you start it, it asks you to add an account. Simply add MSN or Windows Live Messenger, enter your details, and you're off Big Grin

Course the easiest way to learn is to run Ubuntu off the Live CD. It doesn't install to your system, so nothing is mucked up. It just runs off the CD (or DVD) and you can use it as a real OS. Great for getting to know the system without installing it.
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Sounds easy enough. I tried to install Pidgin on Kubuntu once...and I was so damn confused on how to do that. Might be easier in Ubuntu.
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I prefer aMSN on linux over Pidgin.
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Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
Pastafarian
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