Subscribe by Email30 Days With Linux
March 6, 2007 by Geeks are Sexy | 1 comment
The folks at [H] Consumer have recently spent 30 days with Linux to see what the open-source OS currently has to offer to average PC users. Is Linux a viable alternative to Windows for Mr. and Mrs. Everybody? The [H] team has its own take on the subject, but I’d be curious to read what you guys have to say about it too.
Many people, daunted by Vista’s hardware requirements and product activation issues, claim on various boards how they plan to “switch to Linux.” We spend 30 days using nothing but Ubuntu Linux to find out if this is truly a viable alternative for the consumer.
- Run Linux on HP Computers, Lose Warranty
- Lenovo will soon offer Linux on Laptops
- Dell Embraces Ubuntu Linux
- Ubuntu 7
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My favourite OS :D For that matter, I’m using it right now, though he used 6.10, I think (read it the other day), and I’m using the alpha of 7.04. 7.04 will have the wobbly window effects courtesy of Compiz installed by default, though they have to be enabled through the System > Preferences menu. He only tested desktops, as well, so he doesn’t know about the wireless. As of 6.10 setting up wireless is still a bit annoying, but 7.04 has wireless roaming installed and enabled by default to make it install-and-go much faster. The last improvement that comes readily to mind is the presence of a metapackage in the Add/Remove screen which installs all the proprietary codecs so you don’t have to use ubuntuguide or hunt around for all the necessary parts.