Comments on: Install Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron” Beta In Windows http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/ analog ideas in a digital world Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:30:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: sylv3rblade http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48777 sylv3rblade Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:44:17 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48777 I suggest you try using the Live CD option before installation. Some of your hardware may not work with Linux out of the box so running an installed copy before doing any checking is risky (not that it'll break anything but...). At least with live CD if it does'nt boot, find another one. <em>sylv3rblade's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.atmaxplorer.com/2008/03/what-your-console-says-about-you/'>What your console says about you?</a> I suggest you try using the Live CD option before installation. Some of your hardware may not work with Linux out of the box so running an installed copy before doing any checking is risky (not that it’ll break anything but…).

At least with live CD if it does’nt boot, find another one.

sylv3rblade’s last blog post..What your console says about you?

]]> By: new zealand tourism http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48806 new zealand tourism Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:09:56 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48806 This is great! I have debating on Linux, but I did not want to get totally rid of my windows until I knewLinux better. It would be such a pain to get my computer back to windows with all the confirmations and what not that Microsoft makes you do. This is great! I have debating on Linux, but I did not want to get totally rid of my windows until I knewLinux better.
It would be such a pain to get my computer back to windows with all the confirmations and what not that Microsoft makes you do.

]]> By: Andy Bailey http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48970 Andy Bailey Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:18 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-48970 I installed ubuntu on my missus laptop a few months ago and I completely removed XP (she thinks that those annoying internet pop ups that pretend to be a virus warning are real!) . I was quite impressed by it's ease of use but beware if you are a 'fiddler of things' like me because the filesystem and structure is completely different on linux so trying to change things that don't have a big button to do it is a little daunting, especially if you download a program and it doesn't add itself to the programs menu! there's no such thing as an .exe file in linux and it's really hard figuring out which folder it went in when you installed it, is it /usr/ or /etc/ or /bin/ ?? lol, I just let her use the laptop and she's fine with it coz she only ever surfs and emails! <em>Andy Bailey's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.fiddyp.co.uk/updated-code-for-aqua-game-display/'>Updated code for Aqua game display</a> I installed ubuntu on my missus laptop a few months ago and I completely removed XP (she thinks that those annoying internet pop ups that pretend to be a virus warning are real!) .
I was quite impressed by it’s ease of use but beware if you are a ‘fiddler of things’ like me because the filesystem and structure is completely different on linux so trying to change things that don’t have a big button to do it is a little daunting, especially if you download a program and it doesn’t add itself to the programs menu! there’s no such thing as an .exe file in linux and it’s really hard figuring out which folder it went in when you installed it, is it /usr/ or /etc/ or /bin/ ?? lol, I just let her use the laptop and she’s fine with it coz she only ever surfs and emails!

Andy Bailey’s last blog post..Updated code for Aqua game display

]]> By: Joe Morrison http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49065 Joe Morrison Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:54:18 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49065 The way Windows handles startup applications is terrible: they’re all started around the same time and end up thrashing brutally with each other. I started using an application called Startup Delayer to space things out and, although not perfect, my system starts up *much* faster. Also, if you’re just talking speed, IE 7 blows away FF 2. I certainly hope that FF 3 addresses speed issues… <em>Joe Morrison's last blog post..</em><a href='http://windowsoperatingsystem.blogsome.com/2008/03/24/what-is-the-best-way-to-backup-my-system-in-vista/'>What is the best way to backup my system? IN VISTA</a> The way Windows handles startup applications is terrible: they’re all started around the same time and end up thrashing brutally with each other. I started using an application called Startup Delayer to space things out and, although not perfect, my system starts up *much* faster.

Also, if you’re just talking speed, IE 7 blows away FF 2. I certainly hope that FF 3 addresses speed issues…

Joe Morrison’s last blog post..What is the best way to backup my system? IN VISTA

]]> By: Bobby Revell http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49082 Bobby Revell Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:18:34 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49082 I have tried Ubuntu, but I much prefer PcLinux OS and Suse. The graphic drivers don't work too great for my video card though. You have been lying low Baron, I hope all is well :smile: <em>Bobby Revell's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Revellian/~3/258820464/'>The Waffle House Massacre</a> I have tried Ubuntu, but I much prefer PcLinux OS and Suse. The graphic drivers don’t work too great for my video card though. You have been lying low Baron, I hope all is well :smile:
Bobby Revell’s last blog post..The Waffle House Massacre

]]> By: Madhur Kapoor http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49172 Madhur Kapoor Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:18:33 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49172 This is great news. Earlier i used to free some space and then create a separate partition for installing Linux and Uninstallation was a hurdle too. Now i think many people will try it out. <em>Madhur Kapoor's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.whoismadhur.com/2008/03/27/madhur-kapoors-entertainment-week/'>Madhur Kapoor’s Entertainment Week</a> This is great news. Earlier i used to free some space and then create a separate partition for installing Linux and Uninstallation was a hurdle too. Now i think many people will try it out.

Madhur Kapoor’s last blog post..Madhur Kapoor’s Entertainment Week

]]> By: Kevin http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49685 Kevin Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:29:16 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-49685 i have installed ubuntu and i was very impressed because it is great and it is very easy to handle...thanks... i have installed ubuntu and i was very impressed because it is great and it is very easy to handle…thanks…

]]> By: nicholas Francis http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50197 nicholas Francis Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:19:34 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50197 hey nice idea. I dont like dual boot this seems to be real good option. Thnx for such wonderful post <em>nicholas Francis's last blog post..</em><a href='http://blog.nftecnostar.com/sneak-peak-to-animation/'>Sneak Peak to Animation</a> hey nice idea. I dont like dual boot this seems to be real good option. Thnx for such wonderful post

nicholas Francis’s last blog post..Sneak Peak to Animation

]]> By: Nicholas francis http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50204 Nicholas francis Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:54:51 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50204 very usefull tip. As i hate dual booting, this is sure worth a try to install ubuntu in windows itself <em>Nicholas francis's last blog post..</em><a href='http://blog.nftecnostar.com/sneak-peak-to-animation/'>Sneak Peak to Animation</a> very usefull tip. As i hate dual booting, this is sure worth a try to install ubuntu in windows itself

Nicholas francis’s last blog post..Sneak Peak to Animation

]]> By: LaunchWire http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50313 LaunchWire Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:32:13 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50313 This is a nice piece of software..I too hate dual booting... <em>LaunchWire's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.launchwire.org/2008/03/31/mac-os-x-leopard-5-simple-tricks-and-shortcuts/'>Mac OS X Leopard : 5 Simple Tricks and Shortcuts</a> This is a nice piece of software..I too hate dual booting…

LaunchWire’s last blog post..Mac OS X Leopard : 5 Simple Tricks and Shortcuts

]]> By: Internet Student http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50584 Internet Student Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:40:07 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50584 I used ubuntu recently as a dual boot but could just not figure out how to get the wireless part working so it has now being removed. <em>Internet Student's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.philbenwell.co.uk/blog/?p=29'>Internet Student is a contest winner!</a> I used ubuntu recently as a dual boot but could just not figure out how to get the wireless part working so it has now being removed.

Internet Student’s last blog post..Internet Student is a contest winner!

]]> By: Make Money Blogging http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50586 Make Money Blogging Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:46:24 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-50586 I've never been interested in running a different operating system to Windows. It seems to do the job and I keep hearing people who use Mac's or Linux say well you can't do that on here. I’ve never been interested in running a different operating system to Windows. It seems to do the job and I keep hearing people who use Mac’s or Linux say well you can’t do that on here.

]]> By: Information Addicts » Blog Archive » No Hassle No Fuss Install Ubuntu The Easy Way http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-51122 Information Addicts » Blog Archive » No Hassle No Fuss Install Ubuntu The Easy Way Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:03:49 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-51122 [...] Most of us have heard about Linux operating system, no blue screens, fewer problems, it runs and boots much faster than Windows, but best of all it is free. Yet despite this very few users try it, as most are put off by the installation setup or not wanting to remove Windows. Over the last few years, many ways have been developed to install Linux, and now it is even easier to test using Ubuntu 8.04. You don’t have to delete Windows or even create a new partition as you are able to install Ubuntu onto your system without having to worry about it affecting your Windows installation. My friend over at Brownbarron has wrote an excellent, easy to use step by step article on how to install it, you will be amazed at how easy it is, take a look. [...] […] Most of us have heard about Linux operating system, no blue screens, fewer problems, it runs and boots much faster than Windows, but best of all it is free. Yet despite this very few users try it, as most are put off by the installation setup or not wanting to remove Windows. Over the last few years, many ways have been developed to install Linux, and now it is even easier to test using Ubuntu 8.04. You don’t have to delete Windows or even create a new partition as you are able to install Ubuntu onto your system without having to worry about it affecting your Windows installation. My friend over at Brownbarron has wrote an excellent, easy to use step by step article on how to install it, you will be amazed at how easy it is, take a look. […]

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-51768 Bush Mackel Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:34:53 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-51768 If I were to install Linux, it'd HAVE to be on something w/o Windows so I could get that greasy fast performance so I'd have to pass on this one. But on that note, I'm pretty sure I blew my CMOS chip on my mobo anyway so I don't think I'm installing ANYTHING big anytime soon. (#):) <em>Bush Mackel's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BushMackel/~3/262721141/'>Videogame Round Up 4-2-08</a> If I were to install Linux, it’d HAVE to be on something w/o Windows so I could get that greasy fast performance so I’d have to pass on this one. But on that note, I’m pretty sure I blew my CMOS chip on my mobo anyway so I don’t think I’m installing ANYTHING big anytime soon. (#):)

Bush Mackel’s last blog post..Videogame Round Up 4-2-08

]]> By: caleb miles http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-52001 caleb miles Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:40:47 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-52001 The interface of ubuntu is what attracts me the most (graphics guy) I just never brought my self to try and install it, but this post has got me thinking.... thanks <em>caleb miles's last blog post..</em><a href='http://www.milesmodernart.com/48in-modern-art/'>48in Modern Art</a> The interface of ubuntu is what attracts me the most (graphics guy) I just never brought my self to try and install it, but this post has got me thinking…. thanks

caleb miles’s last blog post..48in Modern Art

]]> By: Richard http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-52523 Richard Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:48:26 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-52523 Heys, this looks like a really fantastic website. Your articles are actually pretty interesting. If you get a chance, feel free to drop by my blog http://www.hedgeagainstspeculation.com I also have monthly contests going on, so I would really appreciate it if you entered or donated to them, thanks in advance! <em>Richard's last blog post..</em><a href='http://hedgeagainstspeculation.com/?p=73'>Hedge Against Speculation teams up with PKR</a> Heys, this looks like a really fantastic website. Your articles are actually pretty interesting.

If you get a chance, feel free to drop by my blog http://www.hedgeagainstspeculation.com

I also have monthly contests going on, so I would really appreciate it if you entered or donated to them, thanks in advance!

Richard’s last blog post..Hedge Against Speculation teams up with PKR

]]> By: Syahid A. http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-53482 Syahid A. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:49:28 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-53482 This will likely won Ubuntu a few more Windows users. :D This will likely won Ubuntu a few more Windows users. :D

]]> By: DJSays http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-53501 DJSays Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:48:13 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-53501 Hey, Could someone tell me if this thing works properly in Vista Business? I've got Ms Windows Vista Business as my Main OS and would like to try it out. <em>DJSays's last blog post..</em><a href='http://darshanjog.com/2008/01/14/picsquare-review/'>PicSquare Review</a> Hey,

Could someone tell me if this thing works properly in Vista Business?

I’ve got Ms Windows Vista Business as my Main OS and would like to try it out.

DJSays’s last blog post..PicSquare Review

]]> By: Make Money Blogging http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-55529 Make Money Blogging Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:32:53 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-55529 The main problem is support, if I could get online on linux without problems I would probably use it. The main problem is support, if I could get online on linux without problems I would probably use it.

]]> By: RBaker http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-61739 RBaker Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:38:35 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-61739 :twisted: Its not completely bug free tho.. I installed and when I re-booted I got the choice..However LInix drops into a cmd line with a cryptic error meg about floppy discs I think..Now ..I how do I take it off? :twisted: Its not completely bug free tho.. I installed and when I re-booted I got the choice..However LInix drops into a cmd line with a cryptic error meg about floppy discs I think..Now ..I how do I take it off?

]]> By: John Bolton http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65468 John Bolton Sat, 10 May 2008 02:55:49 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65468 I tried Wubi when it was in beta, using Feisty. I don't know which was responsible, but things did not go smoothly. Windows was unaffected though. I use VMWare Server to mess around with Ubuntu. With the "Hardware Virtualization Support" of my Core 2 Duo, it seems to run very fast with only 768 MB ram. That said, I have yet to do anything serious with it. I find that even relatively simple tasks in Windows can be very convoluted in Ubuntu. For example, trying to share files between the host and guest OS has been a non-starter thus far. After several different attempts, I installed OpenSSH on my XP system, only to find that I had to use convoluted command-line stuff to "create a pwd file" before it would work. This was maybe 3 hours in. I gave up. I tried Wubi when it was in beta, using Feisty. I don’t know which was responsible, but things did not go smoothly. Windows was unaffected though.

I use VMWare Server to mess around with Ubuntu. With the “Hardware Virtualization Support” of my Core 2 Duo, it seems to run very fast with only 768 MB ram. That said, I have yet to do anything serious with it. I find that even relatively simple tasks in Windows can be very convoluted in Ubuntu. For example, trying to share files between the host and guest OS has been a non-starter thus far. After several different attempts, I installed OpenSSH on my XP system, only to find that I had to use convoluted command-line stuff to “create a pwd file” before it would work. This was maybe 3 hours in. I gave up.

]]> By: Dwindle http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65478 Dwindle Sat, 10 May 2008 03:50:07 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65478 I don't see why people keep saying this. Everyone has tried Linux, and likely has it installed on their machine. The problem is, Linux is extremely hard to use, is slow, glitchy, and depends on horrible, stripped down, imitation open source software. I have Ubuntu installed. It's lame and boring. Gimp is weak, Amarok sucks, KDE and Gnome have an annoying, illogical interface. If Linux could replace Windows, or even use it's software, I'd switch in a second. Bottom line, Linux is a pale imitation of Windows, and average users can't find a use for it. I don’t see why people keep saying this. Everyone has tried Linux, and likely has it installed on their machine. The problem is, Linux is extremely hard to use, is slow, glitchy, and depends on horrible, stripped down, imitation open source software. I have Ubuntu installed. It’s lame and boring. Gimp is weak, Amarok sucks, KDE and Gnome have an annoying, illogical interface. If Linux could replace Windows, or even use it’s software, I’d switch in a second. Bottom line, Linux is a pale imitation of Windows, and average users can’t find a use for it.

]]> By: Mantke http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65480 Mantke Sat, 10 May 2008 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65480 My advice to you all is, don't ever waste a weekend of your life trying to use Linux. Rather, find some Linux nerd and listen to him explain how he spends weeks of his life just trying to get it to keep running. Ask him how many times he has never been able to connect to a network, can't install Linux software, and has to spend three straight days just to play a video file. Then ask him about file sharing, and watch his head explode. Linux sucks, no wonder it's free. My advice to you all is, don’t ever waste a weekend of your life trying to use Linux. Rather, find some Linux nerd and listen to him explain how he spends weeks of his life just trying to get it to keep running. Ask him how many times he has never been able to connect to a network, can’t install Linux software, and has to spend three straight days just to play a video file. Then ask him about file sharing, and watch his head explode.

Linux sucks, no wonder it’s free.

]]> By: JosK http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65763 JosK Sun, 11 May 2008 23:40:02 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65763 Dwindle/Mantle What a couple of ill educated tossers you are!! "Linux extremely slow" so why does it run faster on every single pc I've installed it on that Windows? It's not a pale imitation, it's a completely different o/s that's out there to give people a choice. Microsoft do something similar with their own products, how many version of Vista is there and how much different is each one? I can connect to a network with no issues wso and on a dual boot gain access to all my Windows (I use it purely for Photoshop, I agree Gimp doesn't have the features) info. You try booting into WIndows and get anything from the Linux system!! Playing embedded files took me about 5 mins to figure out - try using forums effectively. There are loads of people willing to help. File sharing - how easy do you want it. An OS with a built in file sharing programme!! Yeah so difficult to use I only managed to download about 10gb over the weekend. Ok Linux isn't for everyone, but why slag it off just because you don't know how to use it? Try reading the documentation!! Dwindle/Mantle

What a couple of ill educated tossers you are!!

“Linux extremely slow” so why does it run faster on every single pc I’ve installed it on that Windows? It’s not a pale imitation, it’s a completely different o/s that’s out there to give people a choice. Microsoft do something similar with their own products, how many version of Vista is there and how much different is each one?

I can connect to a network with no issues wso and on a dual boot gain access to all my Windows (I use it purely for Photoshop, I agree Gimp doesn’t have the features) info. You try booting into WIndows and get anything from the Linux system!!

Playing embedded files took me about 5 mins to figure out - try using forums effectively. There are loads of people willing to help.

File sharing - how easy do you want it. An OS with a built in file sharing programme!! Yeah so difficult to use I only managed to download about 10gb over the weekend.

Ok Linux isn’t for everyone, but why slag it off just because you don’t know how to use it? Try reading the documentation!!

]]> By: Tony http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65786 Tony Mon, 12 May 2008 02:37:06 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65786 I wanted to install linux on one my main computers for awhile now. I have used linux on my fileservers, but up until now, I couldn't move away from windows. I needed windows for a lot of the things I do. In addition to that, I also didn't want to partition my hard drive (I was scared I would mess something up). With this easy install, I did not have to worry about anything. Now I use Ubuntu more than Windows (and I also installed wine for some of the common windows applications). I barely use windows anymore. I wanted to install linux on one my main computers for awhile now. I have used linux on my fileservers, but up until now, I couldn’t move away from windows. I needed windows for a lot of the things I do. In addition to that, I also didn’t want to partition my hard drive (I was scared I would mess something up). With this easy install, I did not have to worry about anything. Now I use Ubuntu more than Windows (and I also installed wine for some of the common windows applications). I barely use windows anymore.

]]> By: shawn http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65814 shawn Mon, 12 May 2008 05:26:31 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65814 maybe I'll give it a try once again. Each time I've been disappointed with the need of how my cmd line I still need to know to solve issues, get software to work and in the case of my laptop the pain in trying to get the wireless card to work with a hack. I want to use it but to get to the power user status of it requires quite and investment in old school thinking. maybe I’ll give it a try once again. Each time I’ve been disappointed with the need of how my cmd line I still need to know to solve issues, get software to work and in the case of my laptop the pain in trying to get the wireless card to work with a hack.

I want to use it but to get to the power user status of it requires quite and investment in old school thinking.

]]> By: rsf http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65875 rsf Mon, 12 May 2008 13:31:35 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-65875 Ok, got the ISO, put it on disk and don't see how to load it within windows to get the screens you show above. So then I just attempted to install ubutnu 8.0.4 but ti gave no option for the special install either, just scary stuff about overwriting my hard drive! Shawn Ok, got the ISO, put it on disk and don’t see how to load it within windows to get the screens you show above. So then I just attempted to install ubutnu 8.0.4 but ti gave no option for the special install either, just scary stuff about overwriting my hard drive!

Shawn

]]> By: mrsleep http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-66008 mrsleep Mon, 12 May 2008 22:53:13 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-66008 I think the biggest reason people dont run linux is that 90% of the software you want to use doesnt run on it. And then, of the software that is designed for it, doesnt actually run. Nothing like spending and hour finding, downloading, unpacking and installing an app only to have it to ABSOLUTELY nothing when you execute it. I think the biggest reason people dont run linux is that 90% of the software you want to use doesnt run on it.
And then, of the software that is designed for it, doesnt actually run.
Nothing like spending and hour finding, downloading, unpacking and installing an app only to have it to ABSOLUTELY nothing when you execute it.

]]> By: Dave http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-68773 Dave Tue, 27 May 2008 23:22:08 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-68773 G'day. I am running Ubuntu 8.04 inside winXP with cable internet - It is terrific. Everything works right. I installed Ubuntu 8.04 inside winVista on a laptop with wireless internet - It is hopeless. 1st. It does not come up in the uninstall list. 2nd. It is not anyware to be found other than the choice at boot and as a folder in c:. 3rd. It will not connect to the internet without a wire connecting it to the modem. So.. It is good for Desktop winXP. It is no good for wireless vista laptop. G’day.
I am running Ubuntu 8.04 inside winXP with cable internet - It is terrific. Everything works right.
I installed Ubuntu 8.04 inside winVista on a laptop with wireless internet - It is hopeless.
1st. It does not come up in the uninstall list.
2nd. It is not anyware to be found other than the choice at boot and as a folder in c:.
3rd. It will not connect to the internet without a wire connecting it to the modem.
So.. It is good for Desktop winXP.
It is no good for wireless vista laptop.

]]> By: milan http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-69301 milan Fri, 30 May 2008 13:29:20 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-69301 to rsf u must watch your md5 sum (hash) of the .iso file. go here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto to rsf

u must watch your md5 sum (hash) of the .iso file.
go here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

]]> By: yeah_boy http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-72705 yeah_boy Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:31:53 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-72705 I think the most invaluable piece of advice that I was given before I ever attempted to install linux was to check out the forums. I think doing this will head off a good deal of basic problems. You also get a feel for the particular distro(s) you are interested in -- the people, the availability of help, known issues with certain hardware, etc... I did that, and figured openSUSE would be the way for me. It attracted me because people spoke of it as a solid distro that was nice for both power users and noobs (that are motivated to learn a thing or two, that is). I fell in the second category. I couldn't be happier. Since, I am all about choice, I choose to dual-boot with XP Pro. Truthfully , I can do everything that I personally use Windows for in linux, but why limit my options? There are conveniences with using both. I think the most invaluable piece of advice that I was given before I ever attempted to install linux was to check out the forums. I think doing this will head off a good deal of basic problems. You also get a feel for the particular distro(s) you are interested in — the people, the availability of help, known issues with certain hardware, etc…

I did that, and figured openSUSE would be the way for me. It attracted me because people spoke of it as a solid distro that was nice for both power users and noobs (that are motivated to learn a thing or two, that is). I fell in the second category. I couldn’t be happier.

Since, I am all about choice, I choose to dual-boot with XP Pro. Truthfully , I can do everything that I personally use Windows for in linux, but why limit my options? There are conveniences with using both.

]]> By: Erik http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-91745 Erik Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:27:22 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-91745 A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge. I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it's free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit. A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge.

I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it’s free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit.

]]> By: salgado http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-94329 salgado Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:09:09 +0000 http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/2008/03/26/install-ubuntu-804-%e2%80%9chardy-heron%e2%80%9d-beta-in-windows/#comment-94329 A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge. I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it’s free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit. A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge.

I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it’s free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit.

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