Up to date with Ubuntu Linux

steevc (73) in linux • 6 years ago (edited)

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apshamilton (64) · 6 years ago

I have been learning Linux with my server. I’m a Mac man but I’ve been impressed with Linux.
It’s a bit of a learning curve and it’s hard to find good instructions online because there are often many ways of doing something.
I find the many installation options confusing.

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

Which distro are you using? I didn't think there were any more options than Windows, but it's been a while since I did a fresh install. It's very different to the early days when you had to mess around to just get graphics and sound working. I am able to use various peripherals such as webcams, audio interfaces, scanner and colour laser printer.

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reazuliqbal (67) · 6 years ago

I have started using Linux mostly Linux Mint from 2009 with Linux Mint 7. Linux desktops have come a long way forward.

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I did try Mint at some point, but I just don't have time to experiment too much. I just want it to work.

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katharsisdrill (71) · 6 years ago

i need to upgrade my Mageia Linux too. Another thing on the all too long todo list.

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

Seems we have lots of Linux users around here. I think people just find it does what they need

katharsisdrill (71) · 6 years ago

When I installed Mandrake Linux the first time in 1999, I remember that people wrote about it as if it was now Linux was ready for the mainstream. Mandrake was really easy to install compared to what I had had to go through with the Microsoft products at the time, but there was so much hardware that didn't work properly. When I finally moved over for real I kept a double boot Windows installation for many years. Now I can work entirely on Linux and never thinks about Windows. It has been some very fascinating and enriching 20 years.

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

Linux has got a lot easier over the years. Now most stuff just works, but I expect there are still issues with some exotic hardware. Maybe someone will read my post and give it a go.

hammaraxx (56) · 6 years ago

Top stuff Steevc!
I'm sticking with 18.10 at the moment but I'd be interested to hear how you go with 19.04
I'm a long time Linux user too, since 1998/99? starting with RedHat. It's come a long way since then.
Due to previous work setups, I'd been 'forced' to use Windows systems for a long time, and like you, I have duel boot into the 'slower' Windows 10 OS when I need to.
Unfortunately, I still rely on some mission critical software that's only available in Windows, but I'm in Linux most of the time.

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I ought to log into Windows now and again just to get the updates, but I just don't need it. We use Windows at work, but a lot of that could use Linux.

19.04 is supposed to have some performance improvements, but it's not feeling too different so far. The look of it changed a little in 18.10, which I only used for a couple of days before upgrading again. Overall it is all very stable and usable.

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hammaraxx (56) · 6 years ago

My Upgrade notification popped up today and I'm now dancing with Disco Dingo too.

Good idea to boot up Windows every now and then just to keep it up to date, even if you don't use it often.
Otherwise, when you do need it, you may find it lagging while it tries to get up to date in the background making the task you needed to do frustratingly slow or close to impossible.

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I've hardly used Win10. Still on 7 at work. I've just not had a need to use it at home.

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yorvensito (39) · 6 years ago

Your desktok is great im using xubuntu 18.04 and the perfomance and the quality of apps is the best option for minimalist like me, i wanna upvote to you because ubuntu is great

steevc (73) · 6 years ago

We have lots of options in software to use. It's all part of the freedom of Linux. Enjoy it

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treepi (64) · 6 years ago

Is that the Gnome version?

I'm using KDE now. Very low resource usage. And waaaaay more customizable than Gnome. I love them both. But, after trying out the KDE Plasma, I can't use any other desktop environment.

Oh and btw, I use arch. xD I have to do it on every linux post.

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I used Kubuntu for ages, but decided to try the standard Gnome last time I did a fresh install. It's okay and I don't tend to customise much. I expect KDE has improved since I used it. I've not used Arch, but I hear it's good.

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treepi (64) · 6 years ago

Yeah if youever get a chance, try ManjaroKDE. It's arch based but way easier to install and setup. It's very nice. I use it as my main OS and haven't used any other in over a year. I won't touch windows unless I absolutely have to. Yuckk.

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

Time is the issue. Ubuntu is doing what I want, so I'll stick with that for now. Out of interest, what are the main advantages you see with KDE?

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treepi (64) · 6 years ago (edited)

Less resource usage. RAM usage is at least half of what Gnome is. I have over 200 process running and only using 2gb of ram right now (youtube video playing, 3 chrome tabs open). Off a fresh boot with nothing running kde is only ~600-700mb of RAM. CPU usage is also a lot less. I've had some problems with Gnome on certain processors for some reason. Then the interface. You can make KDE look and act just like gnome. But, I like the more classic desktop layout it has by default. and EVERYTHING on KDE has a setting and is customizable out of the box. You can customize Gnome a bit, but you need to download gnome tweaks, gnome extentions, etc.

I sound like I'm knocking Gnome. I'm not. I do like it. I think it's neat and unique. But, I just find KDE a lot better for it's purpose.

treepi (64) · 6 years ago

Yeah if youever get a chance, try ManjaroKDE. It's arch based but way easier to install and setup. It's very nice. I use it as my main OS and haven't used any other in over a year. I won't touch windows unless I absolutely have to. Yuckk.

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goodguymate (49) · 6 years ago

I have been using Ubuntu for a year now and it is great indeed!
However, on my home PC I run windows because it is the best for gaming imo.
I didn't know about the naming convention of the versions, that was a real fun fact :D

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I hear that a lot of games work on Linux now, but it's just not something I am into. Maybe it will be viable for all gamers soon.

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toofasteddie (70) · 6 years ago

UBUNTU is my SO software since more than 12 years ago...It has everything I need and it simply works very well, always. Good post.

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

I think it has more users than most people think. It has been possible to buy computers with it installed, but Microsoft try to ensure that is kept to a minimum. Many people do not realise they have the choice and that is a shame.

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harryp3 (57) · 6 years ago

Didn't realise Ubuntu was looking so fresh!

I used it for about 2 years back in 2010, but the lack of support for most educational software means I use Windows still (sigh).

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

It is very slick these days. My family use it with no real issues and I think most Mac or Windows users could easily adapt.

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bozz (70) · 6 years ago

I am slowly moving most of my main machines over to Linux. I think for quick web browsing and stuff like that, you can't really go wrong with a Chromebook either. Besides my work computers, it is usually pretty rare that I fire up my Windows machine at home.

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

Good to hear that. We have a Chrome book, but it is not getting the latest updates. Need to see if I can install something on it

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treepi (64) · 6 years ago

Btw, I use Arch.

Well... Manjaro, but still, Arch nonetheless.

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