[ubuntu-us-nc] i just install ubuntu (Juan Burgos)

[Mark Kempster]

Juan -
Welcome!

I have to agree with Don's assessment about ubuntu and laptops. I come from
a debian background, and made the switch to ubuntu on my servers with one of
the 5.x series. I made the jump on my laptop with 6.06 (I think it was) when
wireless with a wep key just worked. I haven't looked back since.

That's not to say that it doesn't have its quirks - my latest was getting
the vpn widget working. But it's my default o/s these days, and is getting
more play at work where it's providing critical (to our engineering dept, at
least) functionality.

I'm currently running 7.10 desktop on my laptop (new-to-me ibm t40) and a
homebrew amd x2 something-or-other. I'm also playing (for personal use and
for a client) with vmware and the newly-released Ubuntu JeOS - it's very
cool.

I've learned the most with my ubuntu installs by jumping in with a goal in
mind, and mucking about until it works. If this list can help you get what
you want out of ubuntu, I'm sure everyone's keen to help out. I know they
have when I've had questions...

- Mark

On 1/21/08, Don Wankel <kg4tqe at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Juan,
>       First let me say Thank You for your service.  The  forums are a good
> place to start with any questions you have.  Beyond that ask specifics and
> I'm sure someone has tackled it or can at least point you in the right
> direction.  Personally, I've been dabbling in Linux since Red Hat 6.  Ubuntu
> is the first that has allowed me to get my M$ usage to a bare minimum.  I
> normally will go 3-4 weeks between booting Windows.  It works really well
> and supports quite a bit of hardware.  I'm running a Dell Inspiron B120
> laptop.  In the past, laptops have been dicey at best to get everything
> working but I've had both Dapper Drake and Feisty Fawn versions running on
> this one.  I would upgrade to the latest but it's working quite well as is
> and I'm just not ready to start over yet with Gutsy Gibbon.  They really
> aren't kidding when they say "Ubuntu just works."  Anyway, ask away with any
> questions, I'll be glad to help if I can and I know there will be many
> others who will as well.
> Don Wankel
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