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Is anyone on here or ever been an Ubuntu OS user?
Art, just a re(tired) Fil-Am:
https://www.google.com/search?q=about+the+ubuntu+OS&gws_rd=ssl
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/operating-systems-software/ubuntu-1404-lts-review-3514314/
I have seen and read about this Ubuntu OS, but never paid any attention to it, but with the constant changes in Windows OS over the years, it just maybe time to look into this Ubuntu OS, instead of upgrading to Windows 10. We have Windows 8.1 on two of our new laptops and we don't care for it, Windows 8.1 that is!
Any comments or advise will be appreciated concerning this Ubuntu OS!
blindman:
--- Quote from: Art, just a re(tired) Fil-Am on August 23, 2015, 10:20:48 PM ---https://www.google.com/search?q=about+the+ubuntu+OS&gws_rd=ssl
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/operating-systems-software/ubuntu-1404-lts-review-3514314/
I have seen and read about this Ubuntu OS, but never paid any attention to it, but with the constant changes in Windows OS over the years, it just maybe time to look into this Ubuntu OS, instead of upgrading to Windows 10. We have Windows 8.1 on two of our new laptops and we don't care for it, Windows 8.1 that is!
Any comments or advise will be appreciated concerning this Ubuntu OS!
--- End quote ---
I agree that Window 8 is a pain. I don't know if Windows 10 is any better. I know you can upgrade to it. My laptop is Windows 7. It's dying now so I'm switching to a Macbook Air. Apple has it's own OS which is a challenge too but I think it's better than Windows. I know this doesn't answer your question about Ubuntu. Just putting in my two cents worth.
EDIT by Steve: Fixed the "Quote"
starrt:
Hi Art,
Over the years I have tested out many different versions, types, names of Linux. They are all essentially the same, that they run on the Unix Operating system.
The user interface has improved over the years, to the point where Ubuntu just installs and away you go. Since it is all open source, it is all free. There are some programmes that can be purchased, but most are free, including ones that are similar to what can be found running on Windows.
The only drawback to Linux has been the ability to actually run Windows applications, especially games, but that too has improved over the years.
Check out the many Linux forums and learn as much as you can before trying it out. You can dual boot, and select either Linux or Windows. You can even run Linux from a USB drive. You can also run Linux, a slightly smaller version, without installing ti at all on your computer.
The main thing is to try it and see if you like it and if it is something you can use.
Thomas
Art, just a re(tired) Fil-Am:
Thanks Thomas for the info. It looks that it'll be awhile before I even get into the Ubuntu OS, since I know nothing about the Unix or Linux OS. Just have to put it on the back burner for now until I get around to it.
starrt:
Hi Art,
Nowadays the only thing you have to know about Linux is that it is not Windows ;) lolol
In the past a lot was lacking and required some fair knowledge of Unix commands.
The Ubuntu screen, and the way to use it, and the ease, makes it quite easy for a non technical person to start using it as is.
Unfortunately for me, the software that I work with and need to support on my job do not work in Linux, so for now I have to use Windows, else I would be using Linux.
Good luck with easing over to Linux.
Thomas
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