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Subj: Re: Which, where & how ?
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I0OJJ wrote:-
> From : I0OJJ
> To : LINUX@WW
> Type/status : B$
> Date/time : 10-Jul 10:51
> BID (MID) : 12176_I0OJJ
> Message # : 946
> Title : Re: Which, where & how ?
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> Path: !VK5ZAR!VK2DOT!CX2SA!YO6PLB!F4BWT!DK0WUE!IK6ZDE!I4UKI!I0OJJ!
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> From: I0OJJ@I0OJJ.ILAZ.ITA.EU
> To : LINUX@WW
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> Hi, Ian
> I think that Ubuntu 9.04 (www.ubuntu.com) is going to be the easier
> and the best solution to overcame *winzoz* OS.
> It needs no more of 5GB of HD space for a normal house linux system.
> Any partition on HD is suitable to install... and a completely
> automatical install may be operated too!
> Everything you need comes on one CD, providing a complete working
> environment. Additional software is available online.
> The graphical installer enables you to get up and running quickly and
> easily. A standard installation should take less than 25 minutes.
> Once installed your system is immediately ready-to-use. On the desktop
> you have a full set of productivity, internet, drawing and graphics
> applications, and games.
> 73, gus i0ojj
>
> ---------------------------------cut here---------------------------------
>
> I have been considering giving Linux another try. Up until about 5 years
> ago I had tried Linux going back as far as Slackware v 3. Al I got was a
> headache !
>
> I know there are a lot of easier to install flavours around. Can anyone
> reccomend the best ?
>
> I do have a couple of partition programmes though I think they are only
> DOS. My HDD is 160 GB
> of which I have only used 26%. What size partition would you recomend and
> how do I make a more modern Linux prog install to any other partition but
> C, which is what Rd Hat 10, the last one I tried always wanted to do, thus
> replacing my Windows O.S.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> 73 from Ian, G0TEZ...
>
> --- End of messsage #946 to LINUX from I0OJJ ---
>
The biggest hurdles to overcome when contemplating a move to Linux are:
1. Not all hardware manufacturers produce Linux drivers for their devices.
Printers are just one example and, whilst the Linux community has done a
brilliant job producing drivers for such devices, in some cases not all
functions of that device function. My Epson Photo R230 has third party
Linux drivers but the CD label print facility doesn't work. My Brother
HL-2040 Laser printer has drivers supplied by Brother. Some "cheap" sound
cards aren't supported either. Check for drivers before you buy.
2. There isn't always a Linux equivalent for your "favourite" program, and
not all Windoze programs will function under wine. If there was a Linux
equivalent of Cool Edit Pro I wouldn't still be using Windoze.
Since at least Ubuntu (Kubuntu) 7.04 the installation has been almost
painless. I'm sure that other distros are equally friendly, but I haven't
tried them.
Cheers ... Ray vk2tv
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