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Jim Holsenback wrote:
> Hola,
>
> Has anyone had any experience with Ubuntu's version of Linux? Kind of had it
> MS and all those freekin' butches that end up breaking more than they fix.
> So I've decided to look start looking for alternatives. I came across Ubuntu
> while reading an article .... hey they price is right (free .... open
> source).... they even picked up the postage for the install CD's. Anyway
> .... if anyone has comments .... war stories .... whatever. I'd appreciate
> it.
>
> Ciao Jim
>
Ubuntu/Kubuntu seem to be about the most popular Linux distros available
now. (The difference between the two is the GUI desktop -- Ubuntu uses
GNOME, Kubuntu uses KDE. Arguments about which is better can lead to
some major flame wars -- which I think are silly, they are both good and
it's strictly a matter of personal preference. FWIW, I happen to prefer
GNOME, but KDE seems to be the more popular. I have them both installed
in Fedora and do use KDE occasionally but GNOME mostly.)
I have a minor quibble about the way Ubuntu/Kubuntu handle the root
account, but that's because I'm more used to the standard usage in other
distros. Again, personal preference.
I have played around with both Ubuntu and Kubuntu but haven't really
"used" them. They are both very good but I tend to stick with
RedHat/Fedora simply from habit/familiarity. But overall, I have only
heard very positive comments about Ubuntu/Kubuntu. Especially for
people coming directly from the Windows world.
In any case -- GO FOR IT!!! ;-)
-=- Larry -=-
PS. FWIW, I have never gone to WinXP, and I absolutely refuse to go to
Vista. I'm currently using Win2k.
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