ElectroNewby
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I used linux a couple of time in the last 4-5 years but I always had some tiny problems that led me to delete it from my partition. Like the wi-fi not working, the webcam, etc... Not telling about how much of a pain in the ass it was to get the codecs for mp3s and movies. But as a curious dude, I gave it a shot again and tried 4-5 differant versions this week. I think I've finally found the perfect deal for me: Ubuntu Netbook Remix 10.10 (UNR 10.10). Perfect OS for my laptop.
Installs easy from a LiveCD, no problem installing beside Windows7. Wireless worked right away! It's also very lightweight and comes with a lot of apps... all ready for interneting, music, YouTube... in security (don't have to worry about a virus).
An other new thing for me: I've set up a new email account and I receive them in Thunderbird (FireFox's sister if you will, for mail).
I find it great and I don't know why I didn't do it earlier! No more logging at www.hotmail.com everytime now...
Oh and the "MSN" is pretty cool too... simple and without ads; the software is called Empathy.
I think I'll stick with it now since it's even easier to use than Win7.
Anyway...I'm curious as to know if some people here are familliar with it?
For those who would like to give it a try without installing it, download the .ISO and burn it on a CD, then reboot your computer... it will load in the RAM: https://www.ubuntu.com/netbook
Installs easy from a LiveCD, no problem installing beside Windows7. Wireless worked right away! It's also very lightweight and comes with a lot of apps... all ready for interneting, music, YouTube... in security (don't have to worry about a virus).
An other new thing for me: I've set up a new email account and I receive them in Thunderbird (FireFox's sister if you will, for mail).
I find it great and I don't know why I didn't do it earlier! No more logging at www.hotmail.com everytime now...
Oh and the "MSN" is pretty cool too... simple and without ads; the software is called Empathy.
I think I'll stick with it now since it's even easier to use than Win7.
Anyway...I'm curious as to know if some people here are familliar with it?
For those who would like to give it a try without installing it, download the .ISO and burn it on a CD, then reboot your computer... it will load in the RAM: https://www.ubuntu.com/netbook
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