Comments on: Has Ubuntu Quietly Caught Up To Windows?

By: dwn

dwn — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:13:29 +0000

On the odd occasion you may have to install a specific driver set, but I haven’t had to do that since 7, and I have a stable build on over a dozen different computers.

The one problem computer I used a standard video package I found from reading the forum and it worked like a charm with only a little configuration (<5 min).

I’ve been pretty dedicated to Microsoft, having a firm background in most major operating systems, but I finally made the jump over to Ubuntu after figuring out most of the software equivalents. The only thing I really have to say there is still a software deficiency for is a proper OneNote solution, specifically with tablet support. Xournal is about the best I’ve come to find so far from over a 10-15 software packages I’ve been through, but it’s far from being a proper Microsoft OneNote replacement, and Wine isn’t yet able to properly run it. :/

Guess it’s just a matter of who’s shit you’re most willing to put up with. For me, Microsoft is at its last stop.

By: dwn

dwn — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:12:39 +0000

On the odd occasion you may have to install a specific driver set, but I haven't had to do that since 7, and I have a stable build on over a dozen different computers.

The one problem computer I used a standard video package I found from reading the forum and it worked like a charm with only a little configuration (<5 min).

I've been pretty dedicated to Microsoft, having a firm background in most major operating systems, but I finally made the jump over to Ubuntu after figuring out most of the software equivalents. The only thing I really have to say there is still a software deficiency for is a proper OneNote solution, specifically with tablet support. Xournal is about the best I've come to find so far from over a 10-15 software packages I've been through, but it's far from being a proper Microsoft OneNote replacement, and Wine isn't yet able to properly run it. :/

Guess it's just a matter of who's shit you're most willing to put up with. For me, Microsoft is at its last stop.

By: andriyana

andriyana — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:24:35 +0000

well, here we go. the kubuntu 9.04 doesn’t recognize my usb modem SPEED UP SU 8300u. It runs ok in kubuntu 8.04 using lcmc. But I’m so frustrated how to make it runs on 9.04. I can’t imagine to switch again back to 8.04.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:54:28 +0000

I have the same issue and I work in our IT dept. I came up with an acceptable solution for myself:

Install VirtualBox
Install a minimal WindowsXP guest (join to domain if you wish)
Use it only for Outlook — Make sure sound works on the guest
Put it on a separate ‘desktop’

This probably isn’t as neat and clean for everyone but just thought I’d throw it out there.

By: carlomejia

carlomejia — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:22:38 +0000

I was a windows man till 2008, with Ubuntu in my little eeepc 701 netbook, just forget about loading virus and super heavy antivirus: there is no coming back to windows.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:39:21 +0000

I bought a Dell mini 9 with Ubuntu 8.04 preinstalled. I had problems with the netbook freezing intermittently shortly after log in. So, I download Ubuntu 8.10 and made a live USB. I installed Ubuntu 8.10 on the netbook using the live USB. Once installed, everything work with no tweaks and no more freezing.

I recently upgraded (over the net) to Ubuntu 9.04, and again everything worked with no tweaks (including wlan).

I have owned my Dell mini 9 for about 8 months, and have really enjoyed it. My son (13) really likes it.

Wayne

By: Dom

Dom — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:48:52 +0000

Are you guys kidding? Microsoft releases a new and equally shitty OS every 5 minutes. I used to have Xp. Then came vista. Now Windows 7? WE JUST Upgraded.

Im fed up with their bullshit. I gave Ubuntu a try and havent looked back. I learned how to use it in 4 days (never used any linux before), and im happy i did.

Its a LOT faster than Vista or Windows 7 for that matter. Just look at the benchmarks online.

By: Fernando

Fernando — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:40:11 +0000

I am preparing a quadruple-boot (WXP, W7, Ubuntu, Mac Os X) for my MSI Wind 100 and was wondering if I should install UNR or the desktop version. After reading the above postings I am still not clear on the main advantages of UNR… Thanks!

By: Alvin

Alvin — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:48:52 +0000

A bit late to this party but I got 9.04 and was pleased with the performance on my eeepc 1000h.

About Bluetooth: I recommend switching to Blueman as a Bluetooth manager. It is a simple change of your repos and then tethering process.

This was my major killjoy until I changed it. Now I just certain apps and I can blow the fruit stand that is windows.

Heres a big tip. I prefer the KDE session and to make it run fast and save power; disable composite (ctrl+alt+f12.. i think) and it runs nicely.

hope that helps others :)

By: Alex K

Alex K — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:51:30 +0000

Driver support is still a big issue. My scanner, my webcam – both gone. No support and no hope. I do like the interface though. Few more years (been waiting since mid 90)

PS Sound looks like the issue as well.