Jim Holsenback wrote:
> I looked and didn't see a linux newsgroup on this server so I'm goning to 
> post here and endure the flames if they happen.
> 
> I'm getting pretty discouraged with MicroSoft. The last round of XP security 
> patches (.ani butch) did nothing but hose my system. With a little luck I 
> was able to undo the boogered up job it did to the registry. I've got my 
> fingers crossed .... anyway enough for the rant.
> 
> Has anyone had any expierience with Ubuntu's version of Linux? I have a 
> retired PC that I was going to load up just to have a look, and thought I'd 
> ask here to see if anyone had any comments .... good or bad about Ubuntu.
> 
> Cheers Jim 

Ubuntu's great - we're in the process of switching over every machine in 
our lab to ubuntu (except for the ones which have to run windows or 
mac).  Gentoo is also a great system, especially if performance is an 
issue, but its setup is a little less user friendly the ubuntu.

You can try a "liveCD" version of ubuntu; It's slow, and not 
customizable, but it gives you a chance to test the system without 
committing to it:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD

Bryan

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