Linux?

[Brandon12]

Anyone here using Linux/Umbuntu for their operating system? I just switched my computer over to it and like it so far.

 

[fastpakr]

Yes, I use Ubuntu 8.10 on my home desktop, my parents desktop, and one of the servers at the office. Great O/S.

 

[fleck]

I started using Linux back 10 years ago when I was 16. Back then you had to do pretty much everything by hand. I spent a lot of time reading guides and hacking around, editing config files and beating my head on my desk. I've been back and forth, watching it grow. I can't believe how far it's come. Right now Ubuntu 8.10 is installed and I have it totally configured and haven't had to drop to the terminal to enter a command (except to kill x-windows when I broke it). It's just waiting for me to complete this build and get a case/PSU so I can have it as my main/storage system for browsing, chatting and downloading and use the Windows box solely for gaming and watching shows/movies. SOOOON!

 

[Brandon12]

What would be a good program for music? I was using Itunes before only because it kept my music orderly, which is a pet peeve of mine. I hate trying to listen to music and have it scrambled everywhere, so anything that can keep an organized library would work.

 

[fastpakr]

It's been a while since I used my desktop for music, but Amarok was great a couple of years ago.

 

[fleck]

You should just play with what already comes installed, they have libraries and all that. You can also search on the Synaptic Package Manager for mp3 players and you'll find a lot more. I personally use VLC and keep my own music pre-organized into folders so I know where everything is at.

 

[fastpakr]

Fleck - have you ever played with Dansguardian?

 

[fleck]

Nah, I've configured Apache, FTP/Telnet, and SQL services but I never had to implement content filtering for anyone. Tell you what though, there is pretty much nothing out there I can't figure out with a search engine and a HOWTO

 

[fastpakr]

Yeah, I generally make my way through most everything given time and internet access. Until a couple of days ago, it had always been for fun though. Now I've got a Linux server running at the office and 100+ people depending on it. End users have a lot less patience than I do when it comes to getting issues sorted out.

 

[goodrich63]

After murdering my laptops operating system i have a few questions about linux. i made a total bonehead move trying to repair my windows xp os on my laptop with my windows xp upgrade disk and accidently wiped my hard drive to nothing! so how can i install linux on it????

 

[fleck]

After murdering my laptops operating system i have a few questions about linux. i made a total bonehead move trying to repair my windows xp os on my laptop with my windows xp upgrade disk and accidently wiped my hard drive to nothing! so how can i install linux on it????

Downloading a CD image of Ubuntu or Fedora and burning it to CD, then booting up with that CD would be the way to go.

 

[Roger]

Now if I could just get my laptop's wireless to work with Ubuntu, I wouldn't use Vista at all if I can help it...

 

[Brandon12]

Banshee was the answer to my music question.

 

[fastpakr]

Now if I could just get my laptop's wireless to work with Ubuntu, I wouldn't use Vista at all if I can help it...

What card, and what version of Ubuntu?

 

[warrior24]

AWESOME other people use Linux here. I use Ubuntu 8.04 and have been using Linux for 2 years. I took CIS126DL (Introduction to Unix/Linux) and I am currently taking CIS236DL (Linux system administration).