OT: Ubuntu Linux - try it out with no strings attached!

[Jon K]

I used to run Mandriva because it was so easy, but now, after trying out Ubuntu Linux, I am hooked. It's very simple and moreover, the Desktop CD has a LiveCD feature meaning you can boot right from the CD into the operating system without actually installing it. Yes, it's slower when you load stuff because it pulls the CD, but it lets you get an idea of what you're dealing with! It's great!

http://www.ubuntu.com/

[brosher]

I'm also running Ubuntu on my desktop! Great OS with an excellent support forum at http://ubuntuforums.org/ .

[puppypilgrim]

For a very fast Linux try http://www.puppyos.com/ which is what I am using now. It boots from a CD, a flash drive, CF card, usb keychain drive and loads to RAM completely with a full suit of applications. You can basically take your OS and data with you on a keychain USB flash drive and use anything from an intel Mac to a PC anytime, anywhere and did I mention it works at the speed of RAM? Only 60 megs.

[Yiorgos]

I think I'll stick to my Mac thanks :p

Actually, now that I have upgraded, I can run Parallels (virtual environment program) and run Linux within OS X.

*tinkers around*

[Jon K]

I'm also running Ubuntu on my desktop! Great OS with an excellent support forum at http://ubuntuforums.org/ .


Brosher - what version of Ubuntu are you running and also, how do you get Flash plugin working for Firefox?

[bigtisas]

Try Sun's Solaris v10 (http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/index.jsp). Support multiple x86 and SPARC CPUs. Very fast very scalable and free.

[Jon K]

I am experienced with linux guys - not really looking for input.


I will never run Solaris - yuck.

[Macv]

I like Linspire 5-0 ..... I wouldn't recomend it though.

Thanks for the link Jon

[Milkboot]

Knoppix, Back Track [or you l33t people] and Kanotix are also some live CD's out there, and even if you want to Install Ubuntu and you want somthing a "lil" more friendly there is thier new breezy badger project too :)

[94530inh]

i'm running mac os on my dell laptop :) OSX86. Its not an emulattor either. Its a straight up install.

[94530inh]

i'm running mac os on my dell laptop :) OSX86. Its not an emulattor either. Its a straight up install.

[brosher]

I just downloaded the edgy release last week, havn't got it completly tweaked yet.

I have always just followed the instructions on the flash website. Ubunutu probably has an easier way though. I'd imagine you can get it using the package manager after you have enabled the proprietary packages. Search on the forum I posted and you'll find a how-to.

After you get it up and running you should grab a firefox extension called "FlashBlock". It makes all flash display as a small play button so you only have to view the flash you want. The adds and junk never get displayed. :D

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/433/

[NovceGuru]

Brosher - what version of Ubuntu are you running and also, how do you get Flash plugin working for Firefox?


I am experienced with linux guys - not really looking for input.


I will never run Solaris - yuck.

Are these from the same guy?

http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=flash+ubuntu+howto&btnG=Search

[RandalLovelace]

Running Ubuntu, Debian, Mandrake/Mandriva, Red Hat, and many other versions in the past - I can say that Ubuntu is the easiest to get up and running - and emulators do rather well on it - The site for the emulators (as there are more than 2 now) - typically tell you what can / can't run and how well the ones that do run function.
Ubuntu can be installed beside Windows, run Live (from CD/DVD), install on a USB (and I've installed it on 8GB flash MicroSD), can be used to clean up Windows virus on Dual Boot (or from Flash/SD/MicroSD) since it can fully read/write to the Windows partitions.

Lots of Forums, and plenty of help to be had for Ubuntu as well.