xubuntu

[Charlie Kravetz]

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On Sun, 7 Sep 2008 10:06:57 -0400
Patrick Newberry <PNewberry at habitat.org> wrote:

> I was attempting to do a dist upgrade when I got back, my machine was just a blank screen. No big deal as I sort of wanted to start fresh anyway, but I'm thinking of going to xubuntu as it's not a heavy resource machine that I'm running one.
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> I'm downloading the iso image now so I guess I'm killing time... but can one discuss xubuntu on this list?
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> Anyone have an opinion of xubuntu vs Ubuntu?
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> Also I assume that one uses apt-get and such with xubuntu?
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> I'd like to install mysql and apache as I like to practice php on a local machine. I am thinking I can follow the instructions for Ubuntu on the xubuntu machine to do this?
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> Anything I should know or think about in terms of what is different (other than the graphical interface) between the two systems.
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> Pat

I use Xubuntu on three computers here. Xubuntu uses applications that
are lighter, thus combines the best from gnome, xfce, and elsewhere.
Just because the desktop is Xfce does not mean no Gnome in Xubuntu. If
the application works better with the same functions, Xubuntu will use
it.

Yes, normally I can install using instructions for Ubuntu. Also, You
can run applications for any of the desktops, I think. Of course,
running mysql and apache will not use less resources with Xubuntu vs
Ubuntu. They still have their own requirements. Only the desktop will
be lighter.

There is also support available on IRC at #xubuntu

good luck,

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