[ubuntu-uk] Is Ubuntu getting too bloated?

[Paul Morgan-Roach]

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On 05/29/2010 06:27 PM, John Stevenson wrote:
> 
> I use the social media enhancements and find them very useful, I would be
> surprised if they are causing any significant load, I certainly cant see
> that when I look at the processes loading the system.  I would prefer not to
> loose anything detracted from the current desktop/netbook version of Ubuntu
> as it seems to be pretty close the mark for the user groups I have been
> working with.

Hi John - i'd say it's user preference, and if you are a heavy social
networking user, then there's nothing wrong with it :)  And there is
undoubtedly a large market that benefit from these features!

> Whilst I grew up (in terms of Linux) with Debian and have fond memories of
> installing it instead of Windows 95, I have not felt the need to go back for
> several years.  I do really appreciate the efforts that the debian community
> make and I doubt there would have been an Ubuntu distro with out them.

I think it does a little good to experiment with other distributions and
the directions they are going in from time to time, particularly
upstream distributions, but some derivatives are also doing some very
clever things.  Take for example the Mandriva Directory Server - which i
personally feel would be good for the Ubuntu project to adopt as that
would make migrations from mixed windows/linux domains significantly
easier :)

The Debian team have indeed done great things in building a foundation
for the Ubuntu project as well as a plethora of other distro's, and this
is the beauty of the linux ecosystem - the freedom of choice and ease of
migration is a fantastic thing :)

> I do note that you are using Ubuntu for a very different use case and hope
> that your issues are addressed in Ubuntu or you are happy with debian.
> 
I was just trying to gauge opinions from the list and get my views out
in the open.  I think the Ubuntu distro is fantastic and is a good
all-round performer, ideal for new users and experienced users alike,
but unfortunately has become to some degree unsuitable for some (but not
all of my functions). I'll definitely keep a few Ubuntu boxes around the
place, as they serve their functions exceptionally well, but for
day-to-day use I'll probably use something a little lighter :)

Thanks for all the responses, they were most informative :)

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