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07/01/2006 05:29:19 PM · #51

I'm running Xubuntu now. A little to minimalist for my taste, but it is easy on the resources. Now I'm downloading the Kubuntu ISO. Gonna give that a try.

Can ya tell I don't use that laptop for a lot of serious stuff? :-)

mbardeen

Canon PowerShot G3

07/01/2006 05:29:32 PM · #52

Originally posted by larryslights:

Anybody else notice that this is a "guys only" thread so far? Does anyone know any women that use Linux?

Yes, my wife uses Linux. But only because I refuse to support Windows in my household.

07/01/2006 05:33:29 PM · #53

My wife uses Linux too and she wouldn't have it any other way.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/01/2006 06:57:48 PM · #54

That was actually the first mistake I made. I tried to install a rpm instead of a deb which is what my linux is based on.

Any way to get a DVD codec for free that you know of. I am definitly missing some of the codecs for the media player.

captbender

Nikon D70s

07/01/2006 11:23:38 PM · #55

I've installed and used S.U.S.E. on countless laptops and love it..

07/02/2006 12:57:43 AM · #56

I think I might try suse next. I cannot get Ubuntu to play a stinking DVD. Tried Mplayer Xine, and a few others and nothing. grrr....

07/02/2006 01:55:58 AM · #57

This lists a step byb step guide to getting DVDs working in SUSE (as well as other enhancements)

JEM report

07/02/2006 02:00:48 AM · #58

Originally posted by boomtap:

I think I might try suse next. I cannot get Ubuntu to play a stinking DVD. Tried Mplayer Xine, and a few others and nothing. grrr....

Google Debian libdvdcss. You need to havethe css library to get around the copy-protecton on DVDs. Most majordistros don't officially support libdvdcss for legal reasons, but it is available for all of them.

bod

07/02/2006 04:52:23 AM · #59

To get DVD support, as well as loads of other video codecs and a bunch of other extremely useful stuff in Ubuntu, try either of these installers ...

EasyUbuntu
Automatix

07/02/2006 12:34:10 PM · #60

That did it. Thanks guys. EasyUbuntu is definitly a recomend. 2 Minutes and most of the issues I was having were resolved.

07/02/2006 04:42:37 PM · #61

I've settled on Ubuntu. I really like this distro. Now, I'm going through trying to break things on purpose :-) Just doing some tweaks.

Message edited by author 2006-07-02 17:37:13.

07/03/2006 10:17:29 PM · #62

I found it was hard to break, in fact doing all the stuff I did would have broken windows a long time ago.

What programs are out there that allow you to install some xp software? I have a DVD movie program for my palm that I would like to have on the Ubuntu.

07/03/2006 10:20:57 PM · #63

there is an app called Wine that will let you run Windows apps. I've never used it, but I hear it can handle some demanding apps.

07/03/2006 11:09:29 PM · #64

I just installed it. I will keep you posted on how it works. Looks like I can have itunes which would be nice.

07/04/2006 12:26:59 AM · #65

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

there is an app called Wine that will let you run Windows apps. I've never used it, but I hear it can handle some demanding apps.

Look above, I said I was running Wine :P

I use it to run Macromedia Studio 8 and Photoshop CS2 ;)

07/04/2006 12:29:38 AM · #66

Originally posted by Megatherian:

Look above, I said I was running Wine :P

I use it to run Macromedia Studio 8 and Photoshop CS2 ;)

How do you go about installing the software. an you just run Windows Installers in Wine?

07/04/2006 12:39:45 AM · #67

some of the smaller (weaker) apps you just run the installer. Other apps (the usefull ones) you usually need to install under windows and then copy the files and registry settings over manually.

nothing seems to work PERFECT. Fonts are a common problem. Photoshop loads really slow but once it's going it's good. On the Wine website be sure to check out the application database for tips on installing and running. Sometimes people claim stuff doesn't work that does now - there have been alot of advancements in the past few versions. be sure to update it often.

07/04/2006 04:29:22 PM · #68

I just tweaked my desktop, and added a removable drive bay. Now I just have a windows drive and a linux drive.

My fast notebook won't load ubunta. I was going to replace windows on it, but the cd drive acted like it was loading for about 3 hours and all I got to was the select a language prompt.