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My big gripe with kubuntu is it doesn't come equipped to play all my media files. For that one must download packages and such. When I did use it, though, it was very easy to connect to my Windows home network and stream files.
Not using any linux distro at this time because there is no native support for enough games. Plus, last time I checked, ATI didn't have very good 3d drivers for linux.
Not using any linux distro at this time because there is no native support for enough games. Plus, last time I checked, ATI didn't have very good 3d drivers for linux.
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[citation][nom]Shadow703793[/nom]What about Fedora,SUSE,Solaris,Gentoo?[/citation]
There will be when they actually release something
[citation][nom]San Pedro[/nom]My big gripe with kubuntu is it doesn't come equipped to play all my media files. For that one must download packages and such.[/citation]
That's not something to have a gripe about. Their website clearly states their philosophy with regard to proprietary codecs etc. If you want that stuff out of the box, pick a distro that isn't so strict. If you compare Debian to *buntu you'll find that *buntu is actually alot less strict, even though it's still far more strict than many other distros.
There will be when they actually release something
[citation][nom]San Pedro[/nom]My big gripe with kubuntu is it doesn't come equipped to play all my media files. For that one must download packages and such.[/citation]
That's not something to have a gripe about. Their website clearly states their philosophy with regard to proprietary codecs etc. If you want that stuff out of the box, pick a distro that isn't so strict. If you compare Debian to *buntu you'll find that *buntu is actually alot less strict, even though it's still far more strict than many other distros.
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[citation][nom]Shadow703793[/nom]What about Fedora,SUSE,Solaris,Gentoo? No news for those eh?[/citation]
Did Fedora, SUSE, Solaris, or Gentoo have a new release come out today? What should I do, remind everyone that they exist now and then in unrelated news stories? Eh?
Did Fedora, SUSE, Solaris, or Gentoo have a new release come out today? What should I do, remind everyone that they exist now and then in unrelated news stories? Eh?
BS!!
I'm sorry but I'm running Xubuntu 9.10 (the Xfce variant of Ubuntu) already for 1,5 weeks!
The time I downloaded my version Ubuntu 9.10 was also available for the public!
It's been out for at least 7 days!
I'm sorry but I'm running Xubuntu 9.10 (the Xfce variant of Ubuntu) already for 1,5 weeks!
The time I downloaded my version Ubuntu 9.10 was also available for the public!
It's been out for at least 7 days!
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[citation][nom]ProDigit80[/nom]BS!!I'm sorry but I'm running Xubuntu 9.10 (the Xfce variant of Ubuntu) already for 1,5 weeks!The time I downloaded my version Ubuntu 9.10 was also available for the public!It's been out for at least 7 days![/citation]
The RC of 9.10 came out on the 22nd, the final came out today.
The RC of 9.10 came out on the 22nd, the final came out today.
[citation][nom]adamovera[/nom]The RC of 9.10 came out on the 22nd, the final came out today.[/citation]
I stand corrected!
I checked the updates, and indeed, there is an update; in my case an update from the RC...
I stand corrected!
I checked the updates, and indeed, there is an update; in my case an update from the RC...
[citation][nom]ProDigit80[/nom]BS!!I'm sorry but I'm running Xubuntu 9.10 (the Xfce variant of Ubuntu) already for 1,5 weeks!The time I downloaded my version Ubuntu 9.10 was also available for the public!It's been out for at least 7 days![/citation]
You've been using a Beta technically, the Official release was today, it might be the exact same code but was still Beta when you installed it 😛
You've been using a Beta technically, the Official release was today, it might be the exact same code but was still Beta when you installed it 😛
[citation][nom]wildwell[/nom]This is great news, I'm looking forward to trying it.BTW, what's with all the Mac OS comparisons by people who don't know Mac OS? Are you guys not running Windows? How about how the new Ubuntu compares to the OS you are already struggling with?[/citation]
yea i have all three OS's. my windows is windows 7 and you know what im not struggling with that os at all
yea i have all three OS's. my windows is windows 7 and you know what im not struggling with that os at all
Believe it or not, but I just installed Xubuntu, and it looks fabulous!
The blue-grey looks have been changed to dark blue-black!
Also running the newer OS from an EXT4 formatted USB stick goes MUCH faster!
The response time has at least been cut by 2/3th over EXT2.
I did a clean install on a 4GB (4000000000 bytes = 3,8GB) USB stick because I wanted to see system response over EXT2, and it is definitely noticeable!
The only con is that Xubuntu starts to become much like the earlier Ubuntu, because it's system resources have increased; but on a C2Duo from USB it runs more smooth!
I still have much tuning to do, but I think the EXT4 partition is the next best invention after Exfat (which unfortunately does not have 100% compatibility yet with Linux)I believe.
The only thing I'm missing is compressed folders and files like on NTFS,which for a Linux could give me upto 50% of freed space...
I think the upgrade on Xubuntu was definitely worth it!
The blue-grey looks have been changed to dark blue-black!
Also running the newer OS from an EXT4 formatted USB stick goes MUCH faster!
The response time has at least been cut by 2/3th over EXT2.
I did a clean install on a 4GB (4000000000 bytes = 3,8GB) USB stick because I wanted to see system response over EXT2, and it is definitely noticeable!
The only con is that Xubuntu starts to become much like the earlier Ubuntu, because it's system resources have increased; but on a C2Duo from USB it runs more smooth!
I still have much tuning to do, but I think the EXT4 partition is the next best invention after Exfat (which unfortunately does not have 100% compatibility yet with Linux)I believe.
The only thing I'm missing is compressed folders and files like on NTFS,which for a Linux could give me upto 50% of freed space...
I think the upgrade on Xubuntu was definitely worth it!
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Wow. People actually run and use Linux? Kubuntu was a disappointment in 9.04... No partition manager? Linux is still not ready for primetime. Until I can install and uninstall apps as easily as Windows, (see dependency hell) and have decent driver support, I will pass except for partitioning distros....
Wow. People actually run and use Linux? Kubuntu was a disappointment in 9.04... No partition manager? Linux is still not ready for primetime. Until I can install and uninstall apps as easily as Windows, (see dependency hell) and have decent driver support, I will pass except for partitioning distros....
[citation][nom]jeraldjunkmail[/nom](for the negative 1 billion comment)Wow. People actually run and use Linux? Kubuntu was a disappointment in 9.04... No partition manager? Linux is still not ready for primetime. Until I can install and uninstall apps as easily as Windows, (see dependency hell) and have decent driver support, I will pass except for partitioning distros....[/citation]
programs actually install easier than on Windows!
Just get into the package manager, select your program,and it installs by itself!
Also the only issue with the partition manager was that at times volumes automounted. That issue has already a long time been solved!
Most drivers are decent! Linux is just not built to play 3D games on!
programs actually install easier than on Windows!
Just get into the package manager, select your program,and it installs by itself!
Also the only issue with the partition manager was that at times volumes automounted. That issue has already a long time been solved!
Most drivers are decent! Linux is just not built to play 3D games on!
It is remarkable about the same release time as Windows 7!
Didn't MacOs wanted to release a newer OS around this time too?
Didn't MacOs wanted to release a newer OS around this time too?
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[citation][nom]kyeana[/nom]32 bit.There is still a glitch or 2 when i launch an app, but they are purely graphical and very minor.[/citation]
Can you please elaborate? I'm running 64-bit with kernel crash reports showing up seemingly at random, but nothing causing any perceivable harm or actual app closures. How's Ubuntu One working for ya? Also, do you have icons in the System menu or at the end of the Places menu? Sorry, on 3rd install, don't wanna go for more with 32-bit installs tonight😉
Can you please elaborate? I'm running 64-bit with kernel crash reports showing up seemingly at random, but nothing causing any perceivable harm or actual app closures. How's Ubuntu One working for ya? Also, do you have icons in the System menu or at the end of the Places menu? Sorry, on 3rd install, don't wanna go for more with 32-bit installs tonight😉
Thank you Tom's for the great Linux (Ubuntu) articles!
Been using Ubuntu for 4 years now. And Running 9.10 since Alpha / Beta / RC
Updating tomorrow to Full Release.
I wish it was a windows killer but lets face it, It has a long ways to go to challenge M$.
My only complaint is Support for Linux! Hardware(mostly video cards & web cams ) and Software, If hardware manufactures would take just a little more time in the Drives and Software Developers would realise the power of Linux. Linux would really change the market.
Video Card Manufactures have been doing a better job, and ATI get a big thumbs up with advancing the drivers under Linux. And many smaller Software Delevopers and Some major ones to0, I would love to give a thumbs up to. Skype , Google , NGD(RegnumOnline)
btw as far as media codec not supported under Linux by default it is because of licensing. search the web, most are easy to install with little problem.
Been using Ubuntu for 4 years now. And Running 9.10 since Alpha / Beta / RC
Updating tomorrow to Full Release.
I wish it was a windows killer but lets face it, It has a long ways to go to challenge M$.
My only complaint is Support for Linux! Hardware(mostly video cards & web cams ) and Software, If hardware manufactures would take just a little more time in the Drives and Software Developers would realise the power of Linux. Linux would really change the market.
Video Card Manufactures have been doing a better job, and ATI get a big thumbs up with advancing the drivers under Linux. And many smaller Software Delevopers and Some major ones to0, I would love to give a thumbs up to. Skype , Google , NGD(RegnumOnline)
btw as far as media codec not supported under Linux by default it is because of licensing. search the web, most are easy to install with little problem.
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[citation][nom]stokesj75[/nom]btw as far as media codec not supported under Linux by default it is because of licensing. search the web, most are easy to install with little problem.[/citation]
It is supported by many distributions, just not the more "pure" ones like Debian and Ubuntu. Linux Mint has support for the out of the box, and it's derived from Ubuntu.
It is supported by many distributions, just not the more "pure" ones like Debian and Ubuntu. Linux Mint has support for the out of the box, and it's derived from Ubuntu.
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About 3D performance, citing an Nvidia programmer on Phoronix: Linux driver code is 90% common with other OSes (including Windows' OpenGL stack).
Citing an AMD programmer: most of the OpenGL stack dating back to Catalyst 8.43 is common between all OSes.
My own tests, using FurMark (a Windows OpenGL benchmark/shader burner) on Wine: identical FPS between 'emulated' Linux and 'real' Windows.
Running advanced 3D games on Linux, such as Nexuiz: with all settings set to max, brings my 4850 to its knees.
Citing an AMD programmer: most of the OpenGL stack dating back to Catalyst 8.43 is common between all OSes.
My own tests, using FurMark (a Windows OpenGL benchmark/shader burner) on Wine: identical FPS between 'emulated' Linux and 'real' Windows.
Running advanced 3D games on Linux, such as Nexuiz: with all settings set to max, brings my 4850 to its knees.
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