[Quadophile]

I heard the news that today Ubuntu 10.10 was available for download! What a date and what a version. Linux is really improving with every new release.

The new version is a joy to install, quick and convenient to say the least. Before it actually starts installing it detects wireless network and prompts you to provide the network key and password, it then goes on to download the updates simultaneously while installing the system.

I must say it was a Sunday with a treat.

Ubuntu 10.10

[bootneck02]

Hi Quadphile, I have te previous version but do not use it much because of not being easly able to seem to get drivers for sound cards and Video cards. Is the new version easier to obtain drivers etc, as people who use Microsoft are spoon fed and not OK with software and I will want to eventualy get away from Microsoft as now on a pension and cash is tight now and every bit of software now costs so much. At the moment I have 300gig partision for Ubuntu. If I download the new version will it delete the previous version and replace it with the new 10.10. Your comments would be appreaciated and if possible in idiot proof terms. Thanks

[EvanDavis]

Just downloaded 10.10.10 and installed it within Windows. So far so good. I shall have a play over the next few days and see how it goes.

[bootneck02]

Originally Posted by EvanDavis

Just downloaded 10.10.10 and installed it within Windows. So far so good. I shall have a play over the next few days and see how it goes.

Thanks Evan for your input I can build PC's and install Windows but unsure about Ubuntu as no good with software as I am just a user. Also what frightens me is they keep talking about assisting in development of Linux, I am a simple user and all I want is a OS that works and that I can understand and is simple.

When I downloaded the previous Ubuntu it allowed me to make a partition so I allowed it 300gig now when I boot up I have to choose which OS to use. So basically I have 1200gig for Windows and 300gig for Ubuntu so the question is if I download the 10.10.10 will it overwrite the previous version, or will it want to make a new partition?

[Quadophile]

bootneck02,

You will be provided a choice when installing it so need not worry. I suggest you opt for manual partition and when provided the choice go for formatting the Ubuntu partition. After that install it there. The new version is very easy and user friendly as long as you follow the instructions on the screen.

You have nothing to worry when it comes to drivers for video and sound card, Ubuntu should automatically detect it and install it for you. The entire system will be installed in less than half an hour or so and ready to go.

Good Luck!

[Quadophile]

10 things to do after you install Ubuntu 10.10

[engge]

Ubuntru is a great free and confortable opereting system.

And you didnt have to pay one Pound for it!

[bootneck02]

Well I know you old boys and girls who are into Ubuntu and understand it are fine with it, but speaking as one who has been brought up with Windows I have tried Ubuntu twice and it does nothing for me . It is too complicated, it doesn't have enough software available, the drivers for hardware are a bit iffy and it is not for me. I appreciate that is free and individuals put a lot of time developing it and that with Windows is not all it is cracked up to be but it works and software houses do write software for it and hardware manufactures write drivers for their equipment and it is easily available via Google.

I think the major problem is that is no competition in Operating Systems as there is only three that I know Microsoft, Mac and Linux. The advantage of Linux is that it is free but lack of software choice and drivers, Mac the disadvantages expensive and you cannot buy the OS and put it on a PC (as far as I know) and Windows advantages plenty of software and compatible drivers and choice, easy to use. Disadvantages no real competition to keep prices low, costly as most software is expensive e.g Serif.

Until Linux can bring out a OS that is simple and makes it easy for the user with with little or no software experience to be able to us it it will continue to be a system for the aficionado with software names that baffle us as to what they do it will continue to be a OS for the technical people and not for the user who who wants to boot up and get on with enjoying their PC and not worry, it does what you want it to do.

I do expect to get many adverse comments. He He He

[Quadophile]

Originally Posted by bootneck02

Well I know you old boys and girls who are into Ubuntu and understand it are fine with it, but speaking as one who has been brought up with Windows I have tried Ubuntu twice and it does nothing for me . It is too complicated, it doesn't have enough software available, the drivers for hardware are a bit iffy and it is not for me.................................................................

I do expect to get many adverse comments. He He He

I perfectly understand where you are coming from but you did not say what software you want to work with or why you need drivers. If you could list the problems we can most probably give you solutions as there is plenty of software available out there in open source category.

I have no intention of bashing your post or to give adverse comments just because you do not feel comfortable yet using Linux. However, it would be much appreciated if you could list the problems you are having in terms of software and drivers.

[Urmas]

Ugh! Hon. Acoustical Engineer speak wise words!