Kccitystar Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Surprised no one's made a topic on it yet. Most of the DL mirrors are slow but the torrent is holding up for me. (~300k) DL options: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download Torrent (x86 desktop cd iso): http://releases.ubuntu.com/7.10/ubuntu-7.1...386.iso.torrent http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/710tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I wish I could be excited about Gutsy Gibbon, so I'm going to be =) This is the first distro that I'm even considering installing on my MB. I think that it'll run quite nicely too, but I sway to the other end of the Unix family most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESbb30 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 what speed is your internet KC? mines 100 mbps. im dl suff only at 15-20 kbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc006 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I know a little about ubuntu and all, but is there a specific advantage of downloading the entire system instead of just, for example, downloading some of the ubuntu-specific software (like firefox) onto your regular system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Because something like Firefox runs different on Windows and Linux... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 well i gotta say this whole thing is brand new to me, but i'm interested. what kind of pros and cons does this thing have? and don't tell me no cons, cuz then i know you're lying :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc006 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Because something like Firefox runs different on Windows and Linux...Well, Shows how much I know. Could you explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Different memory management, different file system different look and feel coming in 3.0, in Ubuntu it tends to be almost unusable. I use alternatives such as Opera in Linux because it is poorly done for Linux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc006 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Different memory management, different file system different look and feel coming in 3.0, in Ubuntu it tends to be almost unusable. I use alternatives such as Opera in Linux because it is poorly done for Linux. Well, ok, let's take out firefox - in general what are some of the specific advantages of installing an entire system such as ubuntu instead of just installing some of the seperate programs made for ubuntu on your PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Just d/l the 64-bit version myself. Getting ready to install and have some fun. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Ubuntu is linux...that's pretty much it's advantage. If you want a free alternative to PC and you don't want to deal with constant virus threats, most spyware and bloatware, install Linux. It's open source and tends to have fixes quite quickly to problems that do arise. I use OS X personally, it's a Unix build I do prefer. Unlike common perception it too is open source but of course you do have to pay for it. I like this as an alternative to Windows. All in all, it's what you prefer that makes the difference as to what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Ubuntu is linux...that's pretty much it's advantage. If you want a free alternative to PC and you don't want to deal with constant virus threats, most spyware and bloatware, install Linux. It's open source and tends to have fixes quite quickly to problems that do arise. I use OS X personally, it's a Unix build I do prefer. Unlike common perception it too is open source but of course you do have to pay for it. I like this as an alternative to Windows. All in all, it's what you prefer that makes the difference as to what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 so i use this instead of xp or can i switch between the two? what about compatibility? any software issues, hardware issues? or am i gonna need new drivers and such for everything if i use this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 so i use this instead of xp or can i switch between the two? what about compatibility? any software issues, hardware issues? or am i gonna need new drivers and such for everything if i use this? Best thing to do is d/l the LIVE CD. Try it out and see if Ubuntu likes all your hardware. Nothing will be installed on your machine, the OS will run from the CD. If you like things, then install to your drive. You can dual-boot with Xp like I do. Only reason XP is on my machine is for my games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ok, sorry that i'm starting to turn into captain question, but i don't see the live cd download. i see different versions though, but i'm not sure what the differences are. i want the desktop version or the server version? and then those even break down to two versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ok, sorry that i'm starting to turn into captain question, but i don't see the live cd download. i see different versions though, but i'm not sure what the differences are. i want the desktop version or the server version? and then those even break down to two versions. You want the desktop version. Depending on your processor, you can d/l the 32 or 64 bit version. The LIVE CD and the Installation CD or the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 A) There is no live cd up for Gutsy Gibbon. It can run side by side with XP C) Hardware is compatible, drivers work out of the box 99% of the time. D) Software is not compatible most of the time, there are linux alternatives to pretty much everything and for gaming there is Cedega, which is Wine which can run windows programs, but not all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESbb30 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ok, so if i get ubuntu, i could still run media center along side it, fixes virus's faster, and what else would benifet me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maestro23 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Love that theme KC. Which one is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 I don't even know I just found that screenshot somewhere and I felt it was an awesome shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I don't even know I just found that screenshot somewhere and I felt it was an awesome shot LOL... It looks like the default theme from Ubuntu Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It looks like OS X... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmexico Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Which is why I'm installing it on the desktop which I'm running. Should be a fun thing...haven't gotten around to it yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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