[ubuntu-in] Introduction

[Jagrut Badani]

Dear Ubuntu members,

I am a new entrant into this mailing list. I joined this mailing list
to get insight into the Ubuntu OS.

Introduction:
Name: Jagrut Badani
Age: 23
Occupation: Student
Place: Kolkata

Reason for joining mailing list: New found love for Ubuntu !!

Why I decided to switch from Microsoft?
I am having a horrific past six months with my laptop Lenovo R52
having Win XP Pro with 256 MB RAM. Some viruses creating files like
New Folder.exe and Fun.exe hijacked my computer. I kept them at bay by
deleting them, cleaning up registry and ending the programs. But they
always came back. I took help of google, tools like Process Explorer,
info, tools from "Piyush Labs", Spyware Doctor, etc.

Off late, they are not allowing me open any exe files, consuming lot
of CPU usage in Interrupts, etc . The virus even does not allow me to
use uninstall application from Add/Remove programs. And they have
thoroughly slowed down my laptop. I formatted and restored Win XP to
factory settings. Unfortunately after installing updates like SP3,
Symantec Norton Antivirus, I found that the computer is really getting
slow.

After frustrating myself and wasting over 20 hours on google and
fiddling with my computer, I have finally decided to switch over to
Ubuntu. Some reviews on Ubuntu mentioned that it runs well on 256MB
RAM, does not get affected by virus, trojans, malwares, spywares
easily. Downloads for applications are also easy to get.

Perhaps, the only issue in migrating on Lenovo R52 will be running the
Wireless connection as some sites pointed it out, though they say this
problem can be overcome.

I switched over to using Open Office on Win XP 3 months back and I
liked it very much. I want to move away from using any sort of pirated
software but at the same time I don't want to waste money on upgrades
every few years for OS from Microsoft, Antivirus companies, then
hardware like more RAM, more hard disk space, better graphics. I don't
understand why software vendors don't keep their offerings reasonably
priced, slim and simple. Hence, I hope using Ubuntu will be a nice
experience.

I tried to download the iso file over broadband, unfortunately
connection was disrupted and mozilla download was unable to resume
download. Hence, I have ordered a CD of "Ubuntu Hardy Heron" from
linuxbazar.

I was desperate to use ubuntu today itself. But now I have to sulk
till the CD arrives.

I hope Ubuntu lives upto expectations and reading the reviews on
internet I think it definitely will. I am also looking forward to help
ubuntu development in future in whatever small way I can.

Thank You,
Jagrut