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10-14-2008, 03:56 PM
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| Xubuntu - No more XP Bit of geek speak now. I was on windows XP. I am now going onto Xubuntu Xubuntu is based on Ubuntu. Ubuntu is based on Debian And Xubuntu is linux. It is amazing, it is nearly as good as windows but without gaming support and without threats of viruses. I am enjoying linux so much, it is better than 4 years when i first tried it out. Rob |
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10-14-2008, 04:35 PM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP I've moved this into the PC forum Rob  I agree that most distributions of Linux have improved massively over the last few years but you still need a fair knowledge of Linux for quite a few simple tasks, nearly but not quite ready for the ordinary user. In my opinion |
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10-14-2008, 06:29 PM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP Quote:
 I do hope that they can eventually release a version of Linux for the ordinary user as a little more competition for Microsoft wouldn't be a bad thing at all. | |
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10-14-2008, 06:42 PM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP i have never tried linux, i was put off it by someone telling me that you couldnt get drivers for peripherals, dont know if its true or not, but as a result im still using widows xp pro. ..................Sam |
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10-14-2008, 07:43 PM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP Quote:
My old printer won't work with xubuntu, but my scanner will. My exturnal hard drive...well i don't know yet. Rob | |
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10-14-2008, 09:03 PM
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10-15-2008, 08:36 AM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP We did a trial at work - we were trying to prove the concept of a "free" PC. I know there is no such thing as a free PC but the closest to 0 pounds as possible. We installed Ubuntu with Open Office - it worked a treat - until you start dealing with the real world. Even though Open Office is compatible with MS Office it is not the other way round. Both suppliers and customers complained about not being able to open quotes and attachments, even though we saved as MS Office format. Also users are so indoctrinated by XP they liked the Ubuntu interface - but still preferred XP. Weird. I agree free Linux OS are pretty much ready to go - just need the marketing push now.... |
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10-15-2008, 01:13 PM
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| Re: Xubuntu - No more XP I like linux so much i aint going back to windows. The only thing i miss is this: SA-MP San Andreas Multiplayer mod for Grand Theft Auto (GTA SA) Apart from that, all is good. Rob |
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