I use Ubuntu to extend the life of machines that seem to quickly become underpowered with following Windows release.
I was surprised that the author did not provide a link to Ubuntu's requirements. I think it would be helpful to the reader.
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12.10 requires more resources to run than 12.04.
if you have machines 2006, then stick to 11.10 or earlier distros of ubuntu.
well, that or mint.
if you have machines 2006, then stick to 11.10 or earlier distros of ubuntu.
well, that or mint.
My "Linux box" at home is a rather low-powered netbox that runs 12.04 okay as long as I'm not doing much more than web browsing (which really is almost all that I do on it), but opening new programs takes.
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I think maybe I'll have to give Mint another look.
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I think maybe I'll have to give Mint another look.
You can get the benefits of the Ubuntu repository and kernel fixes etc., by just using Xubuntu (either directly install, or after installing Ubuntu, add xubuntu-desktop as a package).
You have a computer guru
IT DEFEATS THE CONCEPT OF "PERSONAL COMPUTER"
I am thermonuclear against LINUX.
IT DEFEATS THE CONCEPT OF "PERSONAL COMPUTER"
I am thermonuclear against LINUX.
So if you're "thermonuclear against Linux, DON'T run it! It's your choice. The rest of the world doesn't care.
I presume that you meant to say "You need to have a computer guru". Obviously for Windows you need to have an assistant to check not just your English grammar and spelling, but also to check that what you wrote was what you meant 
Anyhow, the whole point of the rather overblown article was to emphasize that you do NOT need to be a computer guru to run Linux instead of Windows, and achieve pretty much everything you want to do.
Disclaimer: I switched to Ubuntu 11.04 about a year ago and have no intention of switching back, although I use Windows (virtualised) because my work is with MS SQL Server.
Anyhow, the whole point of the rather overblown article was to emphasize that you do NOT need to be a computer guru to run Linux instead of Windows, and achieve pretty much everything you want to do.
Disclaimer: I switched to Ubuntu 11.04 about a year ago and have no intention of switching back, although I use Windows (virtualised) because my work is with MS SQL Server.
Over the years I have tried Ubuntu and other distros however it never fails some required support file, driver, etc. diverts my attention and requires me to search, read, learn, try, troubleshoot and fail. Seems like with Windows those issues are less noticeable. That said, after reading your brief, I will now try the new version.
I use windows and linux depending on requirements. Have done mabye 100 or 200 linux installs and more like several thousand windows machines, (ran my own repair shop for several years). Linux can be an issue with varous versions of hardware, like nvidia vid cards and printers. So can windows. Linux is very difficult/Impossible? (havent tried in about a year) to set up more than two monitors even using two cards with dual output.
I like Adobe CSSx over GIMP and INK, but use them all. Can't do Acrobat/PDF editing on Linux.
Have many machines from different years. Linux is faster, but not mind blowing faster than windows on every machine I've ever tested on.
Linux can read windows files/ FATxx, NTSF but windows can read Linux files.
MS Office is quantitatively better than Open Office or Libra Office, but for most people Open and Libra are going to work just fine. Open and Libra can open MS files but MS can't or at least last time I looked open .odt and other Open and Libra extentions (havent checked in about a year). Libra and open include a database. You pay extra for Access. I use MySQL native on my Linux machines.
The Killer: I never go on line with windows. Not worth the risk if you have a linux install to use.
I like Adobe CSSx over GIMP and INK, but use them all. Can't do Acrobat/PDF editing on Linux.
Have many machines from different years. Linux is faster, but not mind blowing faster than windows on every machine I've ever tested on.
Linux can read windows files/ FATxx, NTSF but windows can read Linux files.
MS Office is quantitatively better than Open Office or Libra Office, but for most people Open and Libra are going to work just fine. Open and Libra can open MS files but MS can't or at least last time I looked open .odt and other Open and Libra extentions (havent checked in about a year). Libra and open include a database. You pay extra for Access. I use MySQL native on my Linux machines.
The Killer: I never go on line with windows. Not worth the risk if you have a linux install to use.
Not sure why everyone keeps saying that the UI has changed in Windows 8. Metro is just a full screen Start Menu...they desktop and all of your legacy apps are still there and are being developed still. I have been running it since the consumer preview and now I am running the RTM thanks to tech net. I also run Linux and Mac machines, Ubuntu was my distro of choice but after unity it just sucks, I try every new version but keep going to CentOS 6.
I even wrote a Shell Replacement myself once. Many are available.
I'm really struggling to see the real benefits over windows 8 as attempted to be defined here. Most if not all these features outlined by the author are already available in Windows 8 in some form or fashion. I detect a hint of bias in this article due to the lack of objectivity.
1. Why would I want the amazon search feature? If I want to search amazon content I include the amazon keyword in my google search or I go to amazon's site. Going to amazon's site is not that hard. This amazon search feature is not necessary and does not add any real value in my opinion.
2. Dash Previews. I invite the author to right click a file in the search results of ANY recent windows versions and see how many options he is presented with.
3. Interface based on efficiency. I don't think I get your point here. Are you saying that having to use the mouse as well as the keyboard while doing work will make your experience inefficient?
I could continue but it's all in the same vein. UBUNTU 12.10 is comparable to Windows 8 to say the most. It definitely does not 'blow windows 8 away'.
1. Why would I want the amazon search feature? If I want to search amazon content I include the amazon keyword in my google search or I go to amazon's site. Going to amazon's site is not that hard. This amazon search feature is not necessary and does not add any real value in my opinion.
2. Dash Previews. I invite the author to right click a file in the search results of ANY recent windows versions and see how many options he is presented with.
3. Interface based on efficiency. I don't think I get your point here. Are you saying that having to use the mouse as well as the keyboard while doing work will make your experience inefficient?
I could continue but it's all in the same vein. UBUNTU 12.10 is comparable to Windows 8 to say the most. It definitely does not 'blow windows 8 away'.
Although I prefer Linux to Windows at this point in time, I do agree that the title is exagerated. I tried and really don't like "metro" on my desktop, and I do prefer Unity if those were my only two choices. Thank god they're not!
I really wish "Linux advocates" had a more realistic and tempered way of presenting things. This over-the-top "advertising" is really creepy. For instance, the "amazon search" thing has raised an uproar of discontent directed at Canonical. That Mr. Wallen is saying it's a wonderful "feature" is a dubious decision. I don't mind an occasional "lipstick on a pig", but this article is looking to pick a fight (or a flame war).
Such utopic presentations aren't useful as they leave the new user arriving on Linux wondering where the hell is that supposed utopia. I'm not saying the author is not entitled to his opionion, but temperance in his presentation would be a good pratice.
I really wish "Linux advocates" had a more realistic and tempered way of presenting things. This over-the-top "advertising" is really creepy. For instance, the "amazon search" thing has raised an uproar of discontent directed at Canonical. That Mr. Wallen is saying it's a wonderful "feature" is a dubious decision. I don't mind an occasional "lipstick on a pig", but this article is looking to pick a fight (or a flame war).
Such utopic presentations aren't useful as they leave the new user arriving on Linux wondering where the hell is that supposed utopia. I'm not saying the author is not entitled to his opionion, but temperance in his presentation would be a good pratice.
People who think anything other than Windows is going to be the dominant desktop really are out of touch with reality. The same can be said about people who think it can be replaced on business desktops. Who cares? Open-source software is not about market share. Lots and lots of good tools in the open source realm. Good desktops even. But why does it even matter? If you dig Ubuntu...or any other distro....knock yourself out. But stop lying about benefits that don't exist.
However... its very simple & easy to turn OFF the amazon search. Takes 2 seconds
Jack Wallen has been hoping Linux will become mainstream for years. Saying it is a winner doesn't make it so.
Windows 8 is going to push Linux farther and farther to the fringes. Android (Linux-based) is not a full-fledged operating system. Microsoft will have a consistent UI (and kernal) from phone, to tablet, to laptop, to desktop, and to server. We can probably include the XBox gaming console too, but I've never used a gaming console since the original Atari so I really can't say for sure. Let's not forget Microsoft's cloud software: SkyDrive, Outlook.com.
Microsoft just about has the Holy Grail when it comes to a unified ecosystem.
Linux is great for appliances: firewalls, phone servers (Inter-Tel), iMacs, and other devices where you don't want users getting under the hood. Linux is wonderful for the folks that like to brag about how much smarter they are than other people. It's great for the folks that like to dance to a different drummer.
I've been dealing with PC's since the CP/M and MP/M days. I was there when each vendor had a different flavor of CP/M. It was not fun. It was not productive.
I do not have any Microsoft stock.
Windows 8 is going to push Linux farther and farther to the fringes. Android (Linux-based) is not a full-fledged operating system. Microsoft will have a consistent UI (and kernal) from phone, to tablet, to laptop, to desktop, and to server. We can probably include the XBox gaming console too, but I've never used a gaming console since the original Atari so I really can't say for sure. Let's not forget Microsoft's cloud software: SkyDrive, Outlook.com.
Microsoft just about has the Holy Grail when it comes to a unified ecosystem.
Linux is great for appliances: firewalls, phone servers (Inter-Tel), iMacs, and other devices where you don't want users getting under the hood. Linux is wonderful for the folks that like to brag about how much smarter they are than other people. It's great for the folks that like to dance to a different drummer.
I've been dealing with PC's since the CP/M and MP/M days. I was there when each vendor had a different flavor of CP/M. It was not fun. It was not productive.
I do not have any Microsoft stock.
Except, of course, for how every Win8 Surface tablet available today won't, oh, do things like run Windows software. And how all the WinPhone 7.x devices are falling by the wayside. And how all those Win7 licenses MS is so proud of having sold you won't run any of the WinRT apps.
Not sure "unified" means what you think it does. HTML5, once the vendors get past trying to stall the key standards - now THAT will be a unified experience.
Not sure "unified" means what you think it does. HTML5, once the vendors get past trying to stall the key standards - now THAT will be a unified experience.
Yes. Unless MS goes ahead with the Windows 8 Pro version of the Surface. Anyone who wants to transfer apps from their desktop can get that version. Though I wonder if the RT units can "talk" to desktops in other ways.
I know for sure that RDP and Citrix Receiver style remoting will be available on RT ... but that puts it on the same basis as iOS and Android and Linux, in terms of running Windows apps.
RT being able to RDP and having similar superpowers as iOS and Android is cool with me. My intent was to get the [cheaper] Surface RT to do what a hipster-version of me would do with an iPad.
My current convertible-tablet can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro to do all those desktop like things (run Access, GIS, 3D-modeling, etc).
Of course, "APPS" is the name of the game. Office is a good start but they will need to bring in some heavy hitters. If MS goes RT all over their Streets & Trips GPS program, I can take the Surface on road trips instead of taking my more expensive Win8Pro convertible.
My current convertible-tablet can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro to do all those desktop like things (run Access, GIS, 3D-modeling, etc).
Of course, "APPS" is the name of the game. Office is a good start but they will need to bring in some heavy hitters. If MS goes RT all over their Streets & Trips GPS program, I can take the Surface on road trips instead of taking my more expensive Win8Pro convertible.
I find no requirement to go beyond office 2007. Ergo, I would consider W8 if my Office product will run well on it.
I have a DOS app running on my W8 Pro (actually Enterprise) tablet.
web apps are already the primary use by most people including companies whether internally hosted or "in the cloud".
Web apps are no longer tied to Microsoft or Windows.
Web apps are no longer tied to Microsoft or Windows.
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