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Re: To Linus or not to Linus???
de Art 04/22/2006 11:32
On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:52:55 GMT, Craig <netburgherAT@gmail.com>
wrote:
>beenthere wrote:
>> "Dookus" <jmo2208no-spm-fools7@bigpond.com.au> wrote in message
>> news:y2h2g.12413$vy1.4704@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>>>So my point is .. should I find time to enjoy a LINUS distribution and use
>>>a
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>> sniiped some
>>
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>> I`ve just tried for the fifth time to install a version of Linux,
>> and for the fifth time I`ve failed.
>> The reason ?.
>> I`ve got a Creative x-fi sound card, and it`s not supported !
>> I`ve got a PrinterScannerCopier that`s not properly supported !
>> Both these items work perfectly in XP.
>> Of course Linux is OK if your hardware fits, but check it out
>> first.
>>
>
>[OT ALERT! OT]
>
>This is a stellar piece of advice for those looking to *use* Linux as
>opposed to "take it for a spin," etc.
>
>For the last few years, whenever I've bought hardware I try to get stuff
>that will work w/*nix & Linux as well. For printers/scanners, for
>example, I've gone to:
>
>http://www.linuxprinting.org/
>
>Of course, not every printer is listed but, the overall discussion and
>grading of *nix support gives a really accurate projection of how well a
>device will work under *nix.
I've never looked into Linux, but yesterday I tried Ubuntu. I was
pleasantly surprised at the ease of installation. I immediately had
sound and 32 bit high color without any fuss about drivers. The snag
was Network. Out of the three possibilities (I have DSL service and
normally use a wireless adapter on this PC) I couldn't get any to
work ... neither wireless nor DSL modem nor dialup.
I might pursue Ubuntu further since it kinda intrigues me. It strikes
me as a really nice "mom and pop" OS, providing certain essentials
of the internet (FF browser plus email), entertainment (comes with
music/CD player ... and some games), and a Office suite. I would want
a decent newsreader but not much else extra.
Art
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