Running Ubuntu
I have been mulling about with making a switch to Ubuntu for a while. I have a few friends making the switch to Mac but I have never been a huge Mac guy. Beatiful design but over-priced and the whole software/hardware stranglehold I don’t like. I really don’t have anything against Microsoft, hell I have been making a living off their tools ever since I graduated but sometimes you just get an itch. Anyway, I’m sure there will be more posts about what I experience, issues, etc.
First thing, I really like Ubuntu’s Live CD. I was really impressed it recognized my wireless network drivers with no issues. Very impressive! Also gives a great feel for the app before installing and just makes a lot of since. 700mb ISO download but absolutely worth giving a shot. Since I wanted a dual boot (for those times I just need something to work quick) I am still running Windows XP. I hit some initial issues with partitioning because … well I can be a dumbass. This dual boot guide is helpful, and this one which basically stated have Windows, then Linux as primary partitions and you’re golden. Voila!
Also this morning I kept getting connection failure errors with Synaptic Package Manager for downloading/upgrading software. I renamed the apt.conf file and now that is fixed.
Since I imagine I have bored 2 of my 3 readers to tears at this point, I will wrap it up.
Sunday, July 30th, 2006 @ 1:09 pm 
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July 30th, 2006 at 5:56 pm
You are way smarter than a horse, and this proves it.
July 30th, 2006 at 11:12 pm
Heh, I guess I’m the 1 reader not bored by this. But then again, you did talk to me about this the other day on the phone…so that makes up dorks, right?
August 1st, 2006 at 11:13 am
I to have been running Ubuntu and enjoying it. I’m really wanting to replace my main M$ box with it. I’m very close to being able to do that. I’ve resently been given a copy of Crossover office this should allow me to run outlook to get exchange email.
August 2nd, 2006 at 10:14 am
get a mac, dude. the price thing is bullshit, especially since you qualify for the .edu discount. the macbook is in line with all the dell boxes that are even close to it, spec wise.
That said, the XPS M1210 is teh swank.
if you’re not in the market for a notebook, then wait until next Monday, around noon. Jobs is giving the keynote at WWDC at 11 central, so there should be some good shit coming down the pipe next week. BTW, did I mention I’m going to be in SF next week?