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I've switched to Linux!
Replies: 8 — Last Post April 18 9:20pm by jamescoleman
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( UltimaTaz )


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Ubuntu to be exact.

This is the first ever Linux OS I've used. Is there anything I should know?

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silly silly person

Get a MAC !!!!

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You're going to die soon.

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Quote: from carracer at 9:27 pm on Mar. 19, 2008
silly silly person

Get a MAC !!!!

Why would he want to pay $1200 for a computer with just as much functionality as his Linux?

Anyways, just remember Wine is available if you need it.

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jamescoleman


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don't get a mac.. they are evil over priced door stoppers and paper weights. lol anyways ya ubuntu is alright. just go get a linux book or two and learn. just remember that you wont be able to do alot of things in windows but linux is a very flexible operating system.
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Welcome to the world of FUN! Anything you need to know? Not really. Just get cubeworkspace and Ruby on and it'll look dreamy :P

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I just got a free copy of the Mandriva Powerpack 2008, and it is superb.  Virtually no extra set-up needed, even proprietary video drivers.

Just have fun.  Compiz Fusion is amazing once you get proprietary video drivers installed.  

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For any problems you might run into with Ubuntu, go to http://www.ubuntuforums.org.  They have an extensive community that can help work out any problems.  From wireless to random crashes, those forums have helped work out any problems I've had.

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forget mac. i can build a computer and have it do just about the same as their over priced gear for less. anywho ubuntu is a great choice plus it'll improve your productivity alot if you enable the graphics on the o/s. there is a list of things to know about linux/unix o/s. this most important is to learn how to use the cli (command line interface) and the commands. buy a linux +book to start you out and buy a hacking ubuntu book from the book store to start you off. play in the cli to get a good feel because if your gui (graphical user interface / the thing where you can see the desktop and the mouse) goes away then cli is what you'll have. shoot me a message if you wanna know some more.
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