Ubuntu.. Anyone?

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 RC build 7100; Windows XP Pro; Linux (Ubuntu Jaunty, Back|Track 4)
       #11

    I run Ubuntu 9.04 when not gaming. DirectX is still the supreme - OpenGL can't satisfy today's games/gamers (including me), and I believe it still won't for quite a while.
    I don't think I'll dump MS completely until I can play my games and get all my drivers working in Linux.
    I use Linux to regain my wonderful sanity back from the paranoia caused by a commercial environment. I don't really dislike Windows, though I bear grave enmity towards Microsoft as a company for commercially monopolizing the IT market.
    The future is OSS!!!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 139
    Vista64
       #12

    As soon as a linux distro runs every piece of software I use on my laptop, and correctly identifies and operates each and every component of my laptop, then ONLY then will I consider putting it on my laptop for more than a simple test.

    And before you ask, Yes, Vista and Seven both meet the above requirements.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #13

    wwoods said:
    As soon as a linux distro runs every piece of software I use on my laptop, and correctly identifies and operates each and every component of my laptop, then ONLY then will I consider putting it on my laptop for more than a simple test.

    And before you ask, Yes, Vista and Seven both meet the above requirements.
    Well, of course Vista and 7 work with the hardware since just about every piece of hardware is made for Windows and drivers are made available to Microsoft by the vendors to include in Windows.

    I have some custom built machines in my house with certain hand selected hardware and they work right out of the box with the Linux distros which I typically use. I did have to switch a few pieces of software since most commercial apps for Windows are not available for Linux...but I've also got absolutely no need for piracy and a plethora of great free choices which are usually very small downloads and perform adequately for my needs.
      My Computer


  4. Lee
    Posts : 1,796
    Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
       #14

    To answer another part of the question: Is Ubuntu snappier that windows 7, yes. And why is that. well let see, oh yeah, it a hell of a lot smaller in size. The foot print of Ubuntu is give or take seven hundred megs, and windows 7 is oh say about 10 gigs. During normal operations Ubuntu (64) uses what, around 500 Mb of memory compared to windows 7(64) 1.2 Gig of memory. Hmmmmmmmmm, not sure but that could be a good explanation. :)
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 64bit RTM 7600
       #15

    Ubuntu x64


    I am having both the version Ubuntu 32/64 bit.... in this Ubuntu x64 is superior in video playback and sound reproduction than ubuntu x86. even though no can compare the video quality of HD/Bluray in Windows7 with Ubuntu. You can experience a lot of frame drops and pixelation in video playback on Ubuntu.

    The multichannel output is still messy in Linux based products.

    hail windows
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,487
    Windows 7 x64 / Same
       #16

    Snappier? Yes. It's smaller in size, less resource-hungry (probably even less than Win7) and isn't full of legacy code from several legacies ago.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1
    xp
       #17

    HP pavilion dv5 1235dx -is it possible 2 install Ubuntu


    My wife bought HP Pavilion dv5 1235dx laptop for me with Vista installed on it, Using Visata i am fed up with it and tried to isntall xp which did not support and now decided to install Ubuntu but its throwing Kernek error i am not sure which version is that, please let me know if any other linux that i can install?

    Thanks
    Satheesh
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 581
    Windows 7 Ulitimate Beta 32 Bit, Windows Vista 32 Bit, Ubuntu 9.10 32 Bit
       #18

    ubuntu is awesome.........
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #19

    cnaskumar said:
    My wife bought HP Pavilion dv5 1235dx laptop for me with Vista installed on it, Using Visata i am fed up with it and tried to isntall xp which did not support and now decided to install Ubuntu but its throwing Kernek error i am not sure which version is that, please let me know if any other linux that i can install?

    Thanks
    Satheesh
    Hello cnaskumar, welcome to Seven Forums!

    Have a look here.

    Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 1,035
    Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubuntu 9.10
       #20

    DarkDavil said:
    I always have 2 OS's on my laptop, recently it was Vista/Win7, but now its Win7/Ubuntu...

    Is it just me or is Ubuntu somehow "snappier" than W7?? Im using the latest release of Ubuntu(9.04, cant wait 'till 9.10!)

    But wow! This is one rockin OS!!!

    They really should be charging money for it!!!

    Anyone else on Ubuntu? Any problems? (And is it just me or is it like.. impossible to tweak ubuntu?)
    9.10 is loading on my i7 975 as I type this on my laptop
      My Computer


 
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53.
Find Us