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Which one is better, advantages, disadvantages. Which one is more customizable, easy to use, hard to use. The whole shebang.

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If you're just getting started with linux then there's no better choice than  Ubuntu.

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Kubuntu!

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tropicalfish, on Oct 20 2007, 06:12 PM, said:

Kubuntu!

What's that?

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It's a similar version to Ubuntu.

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 08:17 PM, said:

tropicalfish, on Oct 20 2007, 06:12 PM, said:

Kubuntu!

What's that?

It's Ubuntu that uses KDE as the desktop environment. Ubuntu uses GNOME. If you are new to Linux I would suggest GNOME. You can actually install KDE from within Ubuntu or GNOME from within Kubuntu, and select which one you want to use when you login. If you wanted to, anyway.

Edited by diluted, 20 October 2007 - 08:31 PM.

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tropicalfish, on Oct 20 2007, 09:25 PM, said:

It's a similar version to Ubuntu.

Pretty much.. but Ubuntu is better.

I would go for Ubuntu, you will not feel much differences between Windows and Linux. ( trust me I had tested over 9 Linux OS and I was a beta tester).

Enjoy the speed of your hardware

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I've got a spare 80 gig SATA 150 drive, it's working since I've tested it all week. I did download Mandriva and burn the distro onto CD last night. It's pretty cool, I was flipping the desk top (not with my middle finger) for a few minutes, it's got open office and gimp already built in.

Edited by Sgt. Pepper, 20 October 2007 - 08:46 PM.

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 09:46 PM, said:

I've got a spare 80 gig SATA 150 drive, it's working since I've tested it all week. I did download Mandriva and burn the distro onto CD last night. It's pretty cool, I was flipping the desk top (not with my middle finger) for a few minutes, it's got open office and gimp already built in.

Ubuntu as the same..

Open Office and gimp already installed.

Most Linux's OS's already come with a pack of programs "Ready to use" (including Firefox, Thunderbird etc.)

Edited by Hugo_Boss, 20 October 2007 - 08:54 PM.

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Yes, I noticed FireFox and Thunderbird. I'd be able to create a backup of my themes, extensions, etc. right now, and load it into the Linux version right? I didn't spot any mp3 players, I'm not aware if there are mp3 player for Linux.

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 10:08 PM, said:

Yes, I noticed FireFox and Thunderbird. I'd be able to create a backup of my themes, extensions, etc. right now, and load it into the Linux version right? I didn't spot any mp3 players, I'm not aware if there are mp3 player for Linux.

Yes.. you could backup for Firefox and Thunderbird and use it on Linux.


About the mp3 player, try on planning on a music, I'm 99% a player will show up, or you could use Winamp, Songbird.

I think Songbird supports iPod, not sure..

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 09:08 PM, said:

Yes, I noticed FireFox and Thunderbird. I'd be able to create a backup of my themes, extensions, etc. right now, and load it into the Linux version right? I didn't spot any mp3 players, I'm not aware if there are mp3 player for Linux.

Not sure how that works. With Firefox, I backup the bookmarks, backup Tab Mix Plus and Forecastfox Enhanced's settings, then make a list of all the extensions I have. Only takes about 5-10 minutes to get Firefox all configured from a clean install. I'm not sure if you can just copy and paste the extensions.

Rhythmbox is Ubuntu's mp3 player. There are also many other mp3 programs, such as Amarok or XMMS. You can install almost any program through Synaptic Package Manager, so if there's something you want you can just search for it in there.

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Hugo_Boss, on Oct 20 2007, 07:12 PM, said:

Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 10:08 PM, said:

Yes, I noticed FireFox and Thunderbird. I'd be able to create a backup of my themes, extensions, etc. right now, and load it into the Linux version right? I didn't spot any mp3 players, I'm not aware if there are mp3 player for Linux.

Yes.. you could backup for Firefox and Thunderbird and use it on Linux.


About the mp3 player, try on planning on a music, I'm 99% a player will show up, or you could use Winamp, Songbird.

I think Songbird supports iPod, not sure..

Winamp? If it supports Linux, it's good enough for me.

diluted, on Oct 20 2007, 07:24 PM, said:

Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 09:08 PM, said:

Yes, I noticed FireFox and Thunderbird. I'd be able to create a backup of my themes, extensions, etc. right now, and load it into the Linux version right? I didn't spot any mp3 players, I'm not aware if there are mp3 player for Linux.

Not sure how that works. With Firefox, I backup the bookmarks, backup Tab Mix Plus and Forecastfox Enhanced's settings, then make a list of all the extensions I have. Only takes about 5-10 minutes to get Firefox all configured from a clean install. I'm not sure if you can just copy and paste the extensions.

Rhythmbox is Ubuntu's mp3 player. There are also many other mp3 programs, such as Amarok or XMMS. You can install almost any program through Synaptic Package Manager, so if there's something you want you can just search for it in there.

I use FEBE backup, it backs everything up into a .febe file and I just load it up every time I wipe my (not that ) system.

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 09:28 PM, said:

Winamp? If it supports Linux, it's good enough for me.

You might get Winamp running in Wine, but it's not a native linux app. XMMS is basically a clone of Winamp, the GUI is almost identical.

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I use FEBE backup, it backs everything up into a .febe file and I just load it up every time I wipe my (not that ) system.

I will have to look into that

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Check Kewlceo's newest topic, I've listed my extension in there. I can't be arsed to find it.

Yeah, I've hear about wine. It's quite delicious too! Just messing, I've heard it adds support for Windows based progies?

Edited by Sgt. Pepper, 20 October 2007 - 09:50 PM.

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Sgt. Pepper, on Oct 20 2007, 09:49 PM, said:

Check Kewlceo's newest topic, I've listed my extension in there. I can't be arsed to find it.

Yeah, I've hear about wine. It's quite delicious too! Just messing, I've heard it adds support for Windows based progies?

Yes, you can run many Windows programs in Wine. Some work perfectly, some have issues, some don't work at all. You can check a program's compatiblity by searching the AppDB on www.winehq.org

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How large is Wine?

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10-15MB, can't remember exactly.

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Wow, one of the members here Corky Buchek uses something called Beryl XGL, what's that?

Edited by Sgt. Pepper, 20 October 2007 - 10:38 PM.

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http://en.wikipedia....window_manager)
http://en.wikipedia....i/Compiz_Fusion
Ubuntu 7.10 comes with compiz fusion