Ubuntu users, unite!

Do you use ubuntu?

  • Yes

    Votes: 28 63.6%

  • No

    Votes: 16 36.4%
  • Total voters
    44
Ctep said:
I installed Xubuntu to try it out, and I hit the wrong thing and I accidently installed over my Ubuntu. D: So I got Xubuntu up and running and I really did not like it, I could not do some things I really liked in Ubuntu for some reason. So, I had to get rid of Xubuntu and re-install Ubuntu then get all my settings back. It was not exicting. D:
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Did you incorrectly partition your disk? o.O
 
Charon the Ferryman said:
O rly. Intersting.

I should get some screenies of mine up, but I'm far too lazy. I should be using Ubuntu more but my parents like to watch what I do often :\
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Why would they really care if you have Ubuntu on there? Isn't it your computer?

Come on, if you're good enough to use Linux, you know what you're capable enough to use what you want. I'll post a screeny soon.
 
Well, the thing is, they don't want me changing my computer, and they check it once in a blue moon, but that chance worries me... and Vista... sucks :\

Might get one later today, it's not much of anything interesting.
 
Charon the Ferryman said:
Did you incorrectly partition your disk? o.O
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Nope, this is because I removed the OS that I had before (I intentionally made it so I had more to do because I had nothing to do at all.) The only real difference that I disliked is that I couldn't put the shortcuts to programs I use most often on the top taskbar like I can on Ubuntu. D:
 
Ctep said:
Nope, this is because I removed the OS that I had before (I intentionally made it so I had more to do because I had nothing to do at all.) The only real difference that I disliked is that I couldn't put the shortcuts to programs I use most often on the top taskbar like I can on Ubuntu. D:
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If XFCE is anything like openbox (read: I haven't used XFCE in a looong time), you can just put the application in the conf file somewhere and it'll appear.
 
twocows said:
If XFCE is anything like openbox (read: I haven't used XFCE in a looong time), you can just put the application in the conf file somewhere and it'll appear.
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Didn't do that for me. Doesn't matter, it actually ran slower than Ubuntu..I don't know why. o_o
 
Ctep said:
Didn't do that for me. Doesn't matter, it actually ran slower than Ubuntu..I don't know why. o_o
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Weird. I believe XFCE doesn't have as many daemons running in the background, and it's not nearly as CPU-intensive.
 
Ctep said:
Didn't do that for me. Doesn't matter, it actually ran slower than Ubuntu..I don't know why. o_o
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I can't see why that wouldn't work. I haven't used XFCE in a while, but you could add launchers to the panel and it ran faster. Keep in mind that stuff like Firefox and other non-native programs will consume the same amount of memory. It's just stuff like the file browsers and background programs that run faster. The whole idea of Xubuntu is to run faster on older hardware. There has to be some explanation.

If you really want speed, try Puppy Linux in RAM mode. That's supposed to be insane.
 
I just came across this article, and I suggest to anyone that's interested in the linux scene to take a look.

https://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

It's titled Linux is not Windows and makes some interesting observations regarding common rants people have about Linux. If you want to make a fuss about how you disagree with this, then this wasn't intended for you.

Good read, though. :D
 
I do not really like that article. It brings up good points but it seems to me to be biased. It is using common internet-ways to express emotion, in favor of Linux.
 
Ctep said:
I do not really like that article. It brings up good points but it seems to me to be biased. It is using common internet-ways to express emotion, in favor of Linux.
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Of course it's biased, it's trying to get a point across. You don't waste space in an essay highlighting the points that don't support your statement. =/

It's just interesting to look at things from a new perspective. Especially the Lego analogy. That really makes sense.

It's not all biased. It's trying to explain how are different pieces of software and the different products are there for people with different needs and abilities. It says that Linux is not simply a poor-man's Windows (or MacOS for that matter) or that it's not just a way to avoid viruses. It's a different suite for the people that want to venture into that side of things - the people who are genuinely interested in trying out Linux and aren't afraid to give up some time to learn about it.

Basically, what I got out of it was:

If you don't like Linux, it's not the product for you, so don't waste time complaining. Also, the mere presence of it shows that some people want to use it, which justifies both the OSs existance and is a good enough reason for people to use it.

As I said, which I think applies to this entire thread. If you don't like Linux, leave the people who want to use it to discuss it in peace. It's like coming to this forum and then complaining about pokemon's flaws and acting mislead or ripped-off. If you don't like it - stay out.

This isn't a stab at you, by the way. I'm just venting my thoughts. :D
 
Ctep said:
You can get the point across without being biased, you just have to watch what you say and how you say it.
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That's true, but it's not like there was false information to prove a point, though. Besides, if you are trying to say anything, there's going to be some underlying bias to some degree. I see what you're saying though, but it seems that the article was only for linux users, so it should appeal to the target audience, anyway.

What media (more specifically, music) players do you guys use in Linux? I'm running Banshee, which I prefer to Rhythmbox, but it's not perfect...
 
Archer said:
What media (more specifically, music) players do you guys use in Linux? I'm running Banshee, which I prefer to Rhythmbox, but it's not perfect...
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I watch all my movies with mplayer + aalib!

Okay, no I don't. I do use mplayer as my primary media player though.
 
Archer said:
You don't waste space in an essay highlighting the points that don't support your statement. =/
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Sure you do. One of the most important parts of an argument is to bring up opposing points and then crush them with your flawless logic. Yay debate. <3

I use the mplayer front-end most of the time on Linux, even though I hate it. Oh, how I do hate it. I prefer the terminal version, but I don't know the playback controls (if they exist).
 
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