To Linux or not to Linux that is the Question

Kaistar · #21 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Woa... Thanks guys! Seriously man you guys are just wonderful!

I'm going to test this out soon, probably by end of this weekend as I have a "Study Week" the week after next... And I'm waiting for the Ubuntu forums to be up.

I've a question however, in Simply Seth's weblog, he said he had some problem with the audio and he wrote a line that he used something to fix it. However, it did not make ANY sense to me at all... So I'm a little confused there.

Also, his partition scheme left me a little clueless too... But I shouldn't have to worry about that unless I decide to go full ubuntu right?

penguinpaul · #22 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 01:29 PM

When you were saying about virtual pc and vmare being demanding, yes and no.
I run Ubuntu, Xandros, Win2K on virtual pc, and its brilliant. However VMware (server, free one) is so demanding it wouldnt run on my system :/ (AMD Athlon 3800+ X2 dual core, 3GB RAM)
VPC is really good though for trying out linux, cos you have no chance whatsoever of messing up anything

Kaistar · #23 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinpaul

When you were saying about virtual pc and vmare being demanding, yes and no.
I run Ubuntu, Xandros, Win2K on virtual pc, and its brilliant. However VMware (server, free one) is so demanding it wouldnt run on my system :/ (AMD Athlon 3800+ X2 dual core, 3GB RAM)
VPC is really good though for trying out linux, cos you have no chance whatsoever of messing up anything

And your specs is so much more powerful than mine... I thought VMware was supposed to be good... Gah...

Well, if Wubi is as good as it sounds, maybe I won't need VirtualPC after all lol.

bootneck02 · #24 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 05:55 PM

The thing to remember is that which ever Linux system you pick you have to forget everything you have learned about Microsoft OS, at the moment I am a bit confused and struggling because I have only known MS OS. I chose UMBUNTU and downloaded from a disc from the on line Linux shop, the disc is useful as it gives you choise to make a partitision automaticly, to run it using XP or Vista as a vertial machine. If you partision a drive and download it will download the drivers for your softare and a loads of programs and games, not the first person Call of Duty type of game. The disc was only £2-50 ish including P&P. Then in the start up pages it will give you the choice to ether boot XP or Ubuntu, dont in my opinion dump XP until you have mastered Ubuntu or what ever Linux OS you have chosen. I am thinking of installing Memphis 7.0 on my other pc and compare the two once I have mastered Ubuntu

rokytnji · #25 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 08:41 PM

Is this what confused you?

Sound Issue:
Sound was not working so I had to do :

sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-rt

I rebooted and sound worked

In Linux whenever you wish to customize or reconfigure your install you have 3 choices.
1. Applications>Add/Remove
2.System>Administration>Synaptics Package Manager
3. Applications>Accessories>Terminal

In Seths blog he used option #3 and opened Terminal, copied and pasted : sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-rt : Then hit enter,then typed his password for sudo,then hit enter, then let everything finish doing its thing, closed Terminal, restarted his computer.

Options 1 and 2 are what Windows users will find familiar when it comes to adding software. After running Linux for a little while and you get familiar with option 3 you will start to prefer option 3 as you have waaaaay more control on what you can update and install on your system. Options 1 and 2 are somewhat limited.

In my linux help thread in this section I have links on using the CLI (command line interface)
Numerous other linux forums besides Ubuntu forums
Lots of How To sites for installing anything in Ubuntu and other Linux Distros
Step by step instructions on installing Linux with Windows with Screenshots or Video movie.

I did the hard work there so you guys wouldn't have to.

I had to Edit, Bootneck ,after reading "once I have mastered Ubuntu"

It made me smile cuz after running these Linux O/S for awhile now I am still a NOOB when it comes to Linux.

rokytnji · #26 (**permalink**) 21-09-2008, 11:22 PM

After further research I have come to the conclusion that getting itunes to work with Lnux can be a pain in the a@@ Kaister. It seems you can't buy tunes off itunes site using linux with itunes running in wine. Food for thought.

Kaistar · #27 (**permalink**) 22-09-2008, 01:53 AM

Hahaha. I don't buy tunes anymore. My library's going to last me for sometime and I've curbed my tune buying spree (i hope) so that's not a big deal. BUT, I can share the same library I hope? For iTunes in Ubuntu and iTunes in WinXP? It'll be so much trouble to create a whole new library...

rokytnji · #28 (**permalink**) 22-09-2008, 02:00 AM

No , you shouldn't have any problems synching from what I have read.

Chapter 16: Ubuntu and Your iPod

rokytnji · #29 (**permalink**) 22-09-2008, 02:19 AM

This looks like a good forum but you need to register to read their posts. They blur them out for non-members.

iTunes on Ubuntu - iPod touch Fans forum

Another good blog.

http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/08...pod-in-ubuntu/

Kaistar · #30 (**permalink**) 22-09-2008, 01:05 PM

You guys are the reason that ever since I've joined this forum I've always recommended it to my friends =)