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.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:21:17 +0000

I’ve got a dual boot WinXP/Jaunty on a Dell Inspiron 9300. I upgraded from 8 to 9 using the synaptic update utility. I had already downloaded the iso, but I thought I’d try the utility just to see if it would work. It took a couple of hours to download everything, and another short while to install and perform the upgrade but it worked like a charm. I have no issues at all with it. I keep the WinXP partition for the occasional need, but that’s more and more rare as I use Ubuntu. I recommend it.

By: matt

matt — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:42:39 +0000

I tethered a nokia E51 and it detected and worked perfectly straight away on my eee701 (ext4 install, 2gb ram, no swap)….

Runs brilliantly

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:27:14 +0000

tfinnan,

Have you tried using virtualbox(http://www.virtualbox.org/) ?
You can use VirtualBox to create a virtual Windows installation inside your linux and run all your windows apps on it.

By: jaron

jaron — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:18:59 +0000

how about the mic? one of the ongoing problems i have had with ubuntu on my msi wind is trying to get the mic to work so i can use skype. it is either way quiet or there is lots of feedback.

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:55:07 +0000

My sister and her kids that are quite computer illiterate had continuous problems with a XP laptop they bough a couple of years ago. It was mostly problems related to flaky the AV and security software nagging them about updates, network not connecting etc. So I slipped in Ubuntu 7.10, showed her the firefox icon and since that day their computer problems are a thing of the past (even after daily usage). So if you are tired of by being your relatives computer support I strongly recommend installing Ubuntu on their machines.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:20:13 +0000

I’m glad everyone seems to like Jaunty. I’m still using Hardy though – maybe dual install Jaunty to see what the big dif is. Ubuntu still needs to make Windows programs easier to just run in it, rather than this Wine junk. Then maybe everyone else will jump aboard with us.