3rd world operating system

jonnywombat · 07-20-2008, 09:04 AM

I am not going to start a Ubuntu evangelism thread, but I thought in answer to sprees third world quip I would show you wot your missing...

That said when the vid got compressed by youtube it's gone kinda crappy... still hopefully you get the idea

Ubuntu desktop

jonnywombat · 07-20-2008, 09:52 AM

HERE is a link to a high res version...

This is hosted on my own webspace, so may i respectfully ask you only view the high res if you are truly interested as it will quickly hit my bandwidth cap

Rerb · 07-20-2008, 10:22 AM

Ermmm my view on Ubuntu.

It's getting better, loads better than the older distro's and once set up it's nearly as user friendly as windows. But it's not ready for the ordinary user at the moment (My view sorry Jonny). You still need quite a bit of command line knowledge to set the thing up (new devices etc).

On the up side it's free and constantly being updated, probably more so than the current Windows operating systems. It's also less likely to be hit with viruses, malware which is the bane of windows users in this day and age.

My advise if you are going to take the plunge and try Ubuntu is make sure you know someone with a good understanding of it who is willing to help you lots.

jonnywombat · 07-20-2008, 10:32 AM

I agree with you totally... apart from..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerb

You still need quite a bit of command line knowledge to set the thing up (new devices etc).

I have little to no command line knowledge, I have had to use the command line but in EVERY case it has be a cut and paste from the Ubuntu Forums..

However as you hinted at getting some devices to work properly can be a pain...

Like I said in the beginning my aim is not to argue with OS is best.. each to there own, horses for courses and all that jazz; but I just wanted to showcase my 3rd world OS desktop..

and maybe point out the small footprint size for all those visual effects

Rerb · 07-20-2008, 10:41 AM

Mebbe Spree's right, there are enough of us on here with some (I place myself in that bracket) IT knowledge to set up a Comp forum.

grotbag · 07-20-2008, 11:59 AM

I think that's a real good idea Rerb!

sooooooo, how do I get me ikkle pussies back on firefox?

jonnywombat · 07-20-2008, 03:31 PM

I think it would be great if a PC help section was added to the forum.. I would be willing to help out when I can

And my rates are quite reasonable

07-20-2008, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 744	Re: 3rd world operating system HERE is a link to a high res version... This is hosted on my own webspace, so may i respectfully ask you only view the high res if you are truly interested as it will quickly hit my bandwidth cap Last edited by jonnywombat : 07-20-2008 at 09:56 AM.
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07-20-2008, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,330	Re: 3rd world operating system Ermmm my view on Ubuntu. It's getting better, loads better than the older distro's and once set up it's nearly as user friendly as windows. But it's not ready for the ordinary user at the moment (My view sorry Jonny). You still need quite a bit of command line knowledge to set the thing up (new devices etc). On the up side it's free and constantly being updated, probably more so than the current Windows operating systems. It's also less likely to be hit with viruses, malware which is the bane of windows users in this day and age. My advise if you are going to take the plunge and try Ubuntu is make sure you know someone with a good understanding of it who is willing to help you lots.

07-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,330	Re: 3rd world operating system Mebbe Spree's right, there are enough of us on here with some (I place myself in that bracket) IT knowledge to set up a Comp forum.

07-20-2008, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 5,599	Re: 3rd world operating system I think that's a real good idea Rerb! sooooooo, how do I get me ikkle pussies back on firefox?
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07-20-2008, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 744	Re: 3rd world operating system I think it would be great if a PC help section was added to the forum.. I would be willing to help out when I can And my rates are quite reasonable Last edited by jonnywombat : 07-20-2008 at 03:35 PM.
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