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Ubuntu is better than Vista... And the best thing about Ubuntu is it's FREE.
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You can also run your favorite Windows apps in Ubuntu using Wine... There'll be a new version of Ubuntu coming out on Oct. 18th and I definitely recommend that you try it for yourself.
http://ubuntuforums.org
Don't you think that's a tad aggressive if all you really want to say is that you don't like it as an operating system. I can't really comment yet as I haven't been using it long enough, like I said just a day or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by manicgeek
However what I can say is that ME was truly appalling. 98SE was in every way superior. TBH I don't even know why ME was released it just seemed a bit pointless.
Mmmm I'm told that the things I write come across as aggressive, it wasn't my intention though I assure you. Sorry if you thought I was having a go I wasn't it was just meant as a comment on the compatibility of Vista. Mind you SP1 will I'm sure make it better just as it did for XP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley
If you guys wanna stick with Windows, then just use the only stable Windows OS out there (even if it's not supported anymore by M$)...
Windows 2000.
NP, you're probably just a passionate guy. I'm just giving Vista a try on this machine as I had to install an operating system anyway and it was literally sitting on the desk in front of me.Quote:
Originally Posted by manicgeekMmmm I'm told that the things I write come across as aggressive, it wasn't my intention though I assure you. Sorry if you thought I was having a go I wasn't it was just meant as a comment on the compatibility of Vista. Mind you SP1 will I'm sure make it better just as it did for XP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley
If it's pish I'll just format the hard drive and put on the XP I like.
Just wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by fstrulz
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Originally Posted by fstrulz
Thanks for the clip.. Gonna set up a dual boot now and try it out thanks. Whats it like for drivers/games etc?
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Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley
That's what the experts told me - that Windows 2000 is the only good and stable OS that M$ ever built.
I'd advice that you try just the Live-CD for now and wait for the new Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy," which will be released next month... The only problem in the current version (7.04) of Ubuntu right now is it doesn't support all WiFi cards yet... Also, I don't play games. But you can check out their forums for info at: http://ubuntuforums.orgQuote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman
Cheers m8 will check it out. Not really fussed about games since I will Dual boot and have my games on Vista still. Looks pretty amazing eitherway so worth a look.
Windows 2000 was not designed for home use, it was an operating system for businesses and networks. It came in a variety of forms but these were to suit various business needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by fstrulzQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley
That's what the experts told me - that Windows 2000 is the only good and stable OS that M$ ever built.
You could argue that the safest thing to drive down the road in is a tank but is it really suitable for purpose.
Experts told me tanks is best ;)
naziQuote:
Originally Posted by benchez
I dont think Windows 2k is any more stabler than XP SP2, at least in my experience. Plus the fact that XP's kernel is pretty much based on Windows 2k.
I had 2k installed on my pc for about a month and I had various issues with it when playing games that I never had with XP.
However had you been running a small business ....Quote:
Originally Posted by DefianceX
Can't beat DOS :D
Depends what you're using it for really. I recently used it to FDISK and Format a hard drive I was having some bother with. Did it using a boot floppy when the machine was being a total cunt and wouldn't boot from a CD and I couldn't get it to stop going straight to the HD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman
Yeah must admit fdisk in dos has saved my ass a few times. infact dos is great when you have a currupt windows installation and you need to recover some stuff (pron) ;) before u format lol
You know it makes sence, so long as you stick to FAT and not NTFS. Which Vista uses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman
Wait a minute, what use is FDISK in recovering stuff. You're just ripping the pish.
I thought I liked you and it turns out you're a bit of a cunt.
I said fdisk has saved me a few times, I then went on to say that dos was good for recovery and not fdisk lol
True, my apologies for the misunderstanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman
Win 2k pro was aight, stable as fuck, regular win 2k is for gimps.
Ubuntu is all right, even good for linux-newbies (even tards can manage it, as indicated above), like, but wine is hardly good enough to run everything windows-based you might want to run.
Win 98SE is waaay better than Win ME, which is a dodgy piece of crap, but even so, you can't be sure just installing a game or something on 98SE isn't going to break something.
That is all.
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Originally Posted by fstrulzI'd advice that you try just the Live-CD for now and wait for the new Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy," which will be released next month... The only problem in the current version (7.04) of Ubuntu right now is it doesn't support all WiFi cards yet... Also, I don't play games. But you can check out their forums for info at: http://ubuntuforums.orgQuote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman
Had a look at Ubuntu today, Not sure if I like it or hate it, it certainly doesn't look like it does from that you tube clip I seen earlier, I'm clearly missing something.
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btw I'm in Ubuntu now reading this page :D
Actually I think I know the problem, I need to download a "Desktop Environment" Just need to figure out which one that was in the clip!
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Originally Posted by BeeniemanHad a look at Ubuntu today, Not sure if I like it or hate it, it certainly doesn't look like it does from that you tube clip I seen earlier, I'm clearly missing something.Quote:
Originally Posted by fstrulz
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btw I'm in Ubuntu now reading this page :D
Actually I think I know the problem, I need to download a "Desktop Environment" Just need to figure out which one that was in the clip!
You'll need to choose a desktop environment, like Gnome (default in Ubuntu) or KDE (OS X - like), then you need to install XGL and Compiz to have those 3D effects... Check out the forums for more info.
Forums lol, lets just say they aint for the faint hearted :O
I find at the moment for a noob like me it aint very user friendly (Ubuntu) I went on the forums and checked out how I would go about using Gnome or some other better Enviroments and all I found was some complicated instructions which talked about adding code and shit or commandlines, eitherway it looked to much, I was expecting it to be no different to windows and I would just have to run a installer or something and not have to play with lines of code or whatever, Maybe I misread it or something.
No Worries.
That's why I like Windows.
Plug stuff in and it works, no fannying about.
I don't want to be a computer technician, I just want it to do stuff.
I've been a Windows user for 10 years now, and I just started using (and about to completely migrate) Linux because it's faster and much more secure than Windows... Linux is not that completely ready as a Windows replacement yet, but it'll be very soon.
@Beenieman... Ubuntu is actually one of the most user-friendly Linux distro out there right now... But if you think it's not for you, I'd suggest that you also try: openSUSE
Cheers for the link, But I think I'm gonna give this Ubuntu another go when I've the time to look into it a bit more. I've been a Windows user since 95 so I'm in the need for a new experiance and Ubuntu looks the part and I must admit I'm hooked on it's looks and feel :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fstrulz
I just decided to do the same thing about a month ago and now I am triple booting with Vista Ultimate, Ubuntu, and XP. Ubuntu wasnt too complicated to install but it I had to look in forums to find out how to get my bluetooth keyboard and mouse to stay connected. Getting the 3D cube desktop to work with my video card was a pain in the ass too. But all in all I like it, change is good.
That is pretty fucking cool, I'm amazed :OQuote:
Originally Posted by fstrulz
This is my first time actually seeing Ubuntu in action. It seems like awesome user interface, but a complete waste of system resources. I maybe a bit ignorant so I might try it when I get a laptop.
That 3D environment in Ubuntu (XGL+Compiz) runs flawlessly in my old laptop with a 32MB graphics card.
In contrast, Vista requires your PC to have at least a 256MB graphics card just to run its crappy 3D window effects and DreamScene.
I'm not sure if you're going with spanner or tool.
Perhaps both.
This rating system on Vista ultimate ... I have 5.5..after 3gb memory, what do you all have?
23.4
I'm surprised you can get any programs to work at all. Is it really slow.
Bastard Fugley u beat me :( I only get 23.3!
so many nerds; so little cock to suck on
It's only as good as the weakest element. You may have to change to a wireless mouse to get the extra speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beenieman