On Dec 9, 2011 2:40 PM, "jr" <<a href="mailto:creature.eternal@gmail.com">creature.eternal@gmail.com</a>> wrote: > > On 09/12/11 20:02, Keith Belt wrote: >> >> I've been using ubuntu since almost the beginning. Now xubuntu. Rarely >> do I have any problems. Like I said I prefer fresh install over update >> to new version. Much less likely to run into trouble. Always thought >> that was common knowledge with ubuntu. >> >> On Dec 9, 2011 1:48 PM, "ron" >> <<a href="mailto:roncasa@verizon.net">roncasa@verizon.net</a> >> <mailto:<a href="mailto:roncasa@verizon.net">roncasa@verizon.net</a>>> wrote: >> >> On 12/09/2011 01:42 PM, jr wrote: >> >> On 09/12/11 17:11, Keith Belt wrote: >> >> If I were you I would do a fresh install but that's just me. >> Sometimes >> that's easier then fighting problems. >> >> >> welcome to -- WINDOWS.. >> >> >> >> (smile) >> also, >> this is why I stay away from ubuntu, they been going downhill with >> all them unique weird problems with each release. I went back to >> Linux Mint 9 w/xfce. I'm staying here until a new version really is >> stable. >> >> I was tired of being frustrated. Fixing this quirk and that quirk, >> (I do not mind the occasional bug). >> >> I am disappointed with ubuntu. >> >> Ron >> >> -- >> xubuntu-users mailing list >> <a href="mailto:xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com">xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> >> <mailto:<a href="mailto:xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com">xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a>> >> >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/__mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users">https://lists.ubuntu.com/__mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users</a> >> <<a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users</a>> > > > unlike you, I'm fairly new to (X)ubuntu, I thought I liked it but, I've realised, what I really like is Xfce. > > like Ron, I'm not put off by the occasional bug or problem, but I spent a lot of time over the last few weeks removing stuff instead of just working, and still haven't managed to sort out my mount.cifs problem. > > I think the difference between us is that I expect a *NIX system to be stable and dependable; software gets upgraded and tweaked, yes, but one doesn't expect to have to re-install. it is always possible that some upgrade breaks a system, but then you'd restore from a backup rather than doing a completely fresh install. > > it's mostly about forethought. like not top posting because it makes following the conversation difficult and cumbersome. > > regards, jr. > > > > -- > xubuntu-users mailing list > <a href="mailto:xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com">xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users</a> Jr Funny that you say that. I was just thinking that I should be posting to the bottom instead of the top. Sorry to have bothered you with my opinion.