The Ubuntu Linux Thread

Sankar · 7th January 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

BTW, I am running kde4 right now. From experimental.

How stable is it? I'm waiting for the 4.2 release.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 8th January 2009, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Sankar

How stable is it? I'm waiting for the 4.2 release.

Does not crash. ;-) But a real memory hog. 512 MB ram is insufficient to run two users each running FireFox + Openoffice.org + pidgin + kde4. Hard disks start to thrash around (swap access/?) But processor usage is very low < 30%.

The interface looks and feels strange, but newbies to a computer will find it easy to work with.

RIght now, I am installing KDE4 on a production server - from Debian experimental!!!

deepclutch · 8th January 2009, 12:00

Kde4 - they released it as if it is stable.I am on Gnome anyways.now there is a scope for Gnome vs kde and qt vs Gtk

given2fly · 8th January 2009, 12:26

I can see a Gnome friend around. KDE 4.0 was always released as a stable for developer and enthusiast edition and wasn't tauted to be used by end users and production environments. Hence no point in bringing up a Gnome vs KDE and QT vs GTK discussion here.

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Originally Posted by deepclutch

Kde4 - they released it as if it is stable.I am on Gnome anyways.now there is a scope for Gnome vs kde and qt vs Gtk

pedrolourenco · 1st June 2009, 10:14

I just installed Ubuntu 8.10 Interpid Ibex yesterday and soon realised that 9.04 was already released. So I upgraded to 9.04 over the night and now I'm using it. I earlier used an older version on Ubuntu. The only problem was connecting to the net. Now I've figured that out and I'm all set to chuck Windows out of the Window. This is my first post on T-BHP using Ubuntu. Let's start a new thread for version 9.04.

Features | Ubuntu Desktop Edition

deepclutch · 1st June 2009, 10:24

Now I have Upgraded long back to 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope(8.10 is a old release now) and Advice Everyone to.

pedrolourenco · 1st June 2009, 10:34

I started a new thread for the new version. So lets move the discussion there.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...tu-9-04-a.html

HappyWheels · 3rd June 2009, 22:24

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Originally Posted by pedrolourenco

I started a new thread for the new version. So lets move the discussion there.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...tu-9-04-a.html

What happened to that thread?

Anyway, downloaded and made a bootable disc and now, after 10 minutes, I am online using Ubuntu running on my laptop! (Live CD)

The installation was a breeze and connecting to the network (wireless) was even easier!

Thinking of installing this on my desktop, which is currently out of commission due to various issues (software related) and slowness (been using the current XP installation for the last 4 years, hence the condition!). Seems like I have a Linux distro I am going to enjoy using.

devarshi84 · 4th June 2009, 00:14

I am an avid linux lover. My phones run linux too. But my laptop is a toughie with broadcom 4306. But my new laptop will be a No-OS OEM with Linux. Mostly Linux Mint but may go with another flavour of Debian.

I am still looking for the one with the right hardware.

mjothi · 9th July 2009, 22:24

Man, what a product! I have tried several times to get XP & Windows 7 installed in my Toshiba Dynabook. Windows 7 never for installed. XP got installed but had issues with drivers and sound or display not working.

I just tried the live CD. 4-5min I was online with multimedia, display all working. Great product. I love it.

deepclutch · 10th July 2009, 01:24

Mods ,Will you change the title to latest Ubuntu as :
"Ubuntu Linux 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope Released" .

thanks.
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Here is a hardware compatibility list with Ubuntu(or Linux):
Home Page - Ubuntu Linux Hardware Compatibility List

clevermax · 28th December 2009, 21:03

How many of you have tried the seamless mode with Virtuabox? Its cool, lets me see windows and taskbar from my virtual OS Ubuntu right on my windows desktop and not in a separate window like what you see in remote desktop connections or with Virual PC.

Here's a screenshot which shows Windows start menu, Ubtuntu start menu, a terminal window, and GIMP running all in the same desktop!!

The Ubuntu Linux Thread-seamlessmode.png

Now I can process images in GIMP that too without switching to the virtual OS's window. Just need to drag and drop files to be processed in the shared folder and open it from GIMP which is on my windows desktop itself.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 29th December 2009, 09:47

Clevermax, Microsoft Windows' version of GIMP is available. And you can mount ntfs partitions in Ubuntu using ntfs-3g. There is really no need to run virtualisation merely for photo editing.

But yes, drag and drop over visualised environment may be a very convenient feature.

deepclutch · 29th December 2009, 13:30

Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" is the current Release.You can download or upgrade from 9.04 release.

Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

clevermax · 30th December 2009, 12:27

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Clevermax, Microsoft Windows' version of GIMP is available.

Thanks for the info mate! I need to get it installed!

8th January 2009, 12:00	#78
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Kde4 - they released it as if it is stable.I am on Gnome anyways.now there is a scope for Gnome vs kde and qt vs Gtk
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1st June 2009, 10:14	#80
pedrolourenco Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 1,527 Times View My Garage	I just installed Ubuntu 8.10 Interpid Ibex yesterday and soon realised that 9.04 was already released. So I upgraded to 9.04 over the night and now I'm using it. I earlier used an older version on Ubuntu. The only problem was connecting to the net. Now I've figured that out and I'm all set to chuck Windows out of the Window. This is my first post on T-BHP using Ubuntu. Let's start a new thread for version 9.04. Features \| Ubuntu Desktop Edition
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1st June 2009, 10:24	#81
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Now I have Upgraded long back to 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope(8.10 is a old release now) and Advice Everyone to.
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1st June 2009, 10:34	#82
pedrolourenco Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 1,527 Times View My Garage	I started a new thread for the new version. So lets move the discussion there. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...tu-9-04-a.html
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4th June 2009, 00:14	#84
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I am an avid linux lover. My phones run linux too. But my laptop is a toughie with broadcom 4306. But my new laptop will be a No-OS OEM with Linux. Mostly Linux Mint but may go with another flavour of Debian. I am still looking for the one with the right hardware.
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9th July 2009, 22:24	#85
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Man, what a product! I have tried several times to get XP & Windows 7 installed in my Toshiba Dynabook. Windows 7 never for installed. XP got installed but had issues with drivers and sound or display not working. I just tried the live CD. 4-5min I was online with multimedia, display all working. Great product. I love it.
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10th July 2009, 01:24	#86
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Mods ,Will you change the title to latest Ubuntu as : "Ubuntu Linux 9.04 Jaunty Jackelope Released" . thanks. -- Here is a hardware compatibility list with Ubuntu(or Linux): Home Page - Ubuntu Linux Hardware Compatibility List
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28th December 2009, 21:03	#87
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Unbuntu right on my windows desktop How many of you have tried the seamless mode with Virtuabox? Its cool, lets me see windows and taskbar from my virtual OS Ubuntu right on my windows desktop and not in a separate window like what you see in remote desktop connections or with Virual PC. Here's a screenshot which shows Windows start menu, Ubtuntu start menu, a terminal window, and GIMP running all in the same desktop!! Now I can process images in GIMP that too without switching to the virtual OS's window. Just need to drag and drop files to be processed in the shared folder and open it from GIMP which is on my windows desktop itself.
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29th December 2009, 09:47	#88
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Clevermax, Microsoft Windows' version of GIMP is available. And you can mount ntfs partitions in Ubuntu using ntfs-3g. There is really no need to run virtualisation merely for photo editing. But yes, drag and drop over visualised environment may be a very convenient feature. Last edited by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR : 29th December 2009 at 09:51.
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29th December 2009, 13:30	#89
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" is the current Release.You can download or upgrade from 9.04 release. Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)
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