[tht00]

Originally Posted by Neck-Snapped

Hey, I need some info on how to create my own linux live CD. I don't live in the states, so none of the computer stores here have linux CDs.
Some links to some ISO image burning programs would be helpful, along with a correct linux live download link.

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

You should be able to burn it with this:
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

Originally Posted by dtaylorl

I must admit I know very little about how swap space is set up, but it looks like I have 3GB for my 2GB of RAM.

Another question: Is there such thing as an easy way to have dual monitors that aren't cloned. I can get cloned, but any other configuration seems to freeze X and/or give a black screen on both monitors.

Sorry... I really have no time to sift through all your hardware... your best bet is to check on the Ubuntu forums.

[Almost Enough]

I'm running Ubuntu on my Desktop now, and so far I'm quite impressed. I enjoy learning the new OS and using it as a friend-repellent on my computer. I've got a few hindrances, though.

1. My sound will not work with Firefox. I've researched a little but none of the fixes seem to work on my computer. I have two soundcards installed, and I managed to switch over all of the sounds to the Audigy card from the stock one, but I can't get Firefox to work. EDIT - Solved. Pulse Audio and 20 minutes of reading and setting up.
2. Will Wine run Command and Conquer, and Age of Empires? EDIT - Solved, I think. Wine.
3. Is there a good music player similar to that of Winamp? Rhythmbox isn't bad, but I miss the layout and the options that Winamp gave me, and the little things it did, too (like fades and artist info).
4. Is there a way for me to get mounted drives NOT to show up as an icon on the desktop? I use Desktop Drapes for my wicked-cool Astronomy Picture Of The Day images to cycle on my desktop, and I don't like to have to remove my USB drive or any CDs to have it show my pictures unhindered.

[Cam42]

Why linux? (I'm kind of expanding this answer...
http://www.getgnulinux.org/windows/r...rther_details/
http://www.getgnulinux.org/windows/restrictions/
http://www.fixedbylinux.com/windows
in essence, you don't own windows/office. you own a license to use it. the links go into detail on what you can't do with microsoft software

[LoudRocker]

Open Suse user here

savage@devel:~> uname -a && df
Linux devel 2.6.27.25-0.1-default #1 SMP 2009-07-01 15:37:09 +0200 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Filesystem           1K-blocks      Used Available Use% Mounted on
/dev/sda2             20641788   6777344  12815804  35% /
udev                   1022708       200   1022508   1% /dev
/dev/sda3             92662244   1658332  86296868   2% /home

Linux... The alternative to the longest running beta ...........

[MyChainsAreGone]

Why does almost everyone here use Ubuntu/Xubuntu?

How do you use your iTunes/iPod, Photoshop and that sort? do you guys mostly Dualboot?

I know there is something about open source, but I have no clue what all of that means.

[Cam42]

Open Source/Free software (think free speech, not free beer) People can freely download the source code and edit it to their liking, under the condition that they must release these changes under the same license.

K/X/Ubuntu is just a very popular distribution, especially because it's simple to learn for new users. You might also try Fedora, openSUSE, or Crunchbang.

There is an open source counterpart to iTunes called songbird. As long as you don't have an iPod touch or iPhone, you should be fine. GIMP is a good substitute for Photoshop.
For some windows apps, WINE might work. It's a windows emulator, But I'll let someone else go into that one, I've never used it.

Sorry, those aren't exactly in order.

[dtaylorl]

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

Why does almost everyone here use Ubuntu/Xubuntu?

How do you use your iTunes/iPod, Photoshop and that sort? do you guys mostly Dualboot?

I know there is something about open source, but I have no clue what all of that means.

I started using it because I didn't have a copy of Windows for my machine and didn't want to pay for one. I do dual-boot now but I use Ubuntu unless I absolutely need to use Windows. iPod support is definetely my biggest problem. I have an old nano (2nd gen) and haven't had any luck getting it to work with Linux.

[tht00]

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

Why does almost everyone here use Ubuntu/Xubuntu?

I use Gentoo.

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

How do you use your iTunes/iPod,

I use either Rhythmbox or ncmcpp to play music, and I have Rockbox on my iPod Mini, so I simply move the music files (mp3/ogg/flac) and arrange by directory.

In my experience, iPod support is usable on a vast number of music player applications.

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

Photoshop and that sort? do you guys mostly Dualboot?

Dual booting is certainly an option. I dual boot Windows for gaming... and not much else. I then run a virtual machine (using Virtualbox) to do my digital photo editing (Photoshop/Lightroom).

Gimp is a nice image editor, and in some ways, I prefer it to Photoshop or Lightroom, but when I acquired a digital camera I moved over to RAW, as opposed to scanning film. RAW editing is possible in Linux, but seemed iffy, clunky.

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

I know there is something about open source, but I have no clue what all of that means.

Indeed, what Cam42 said. In name alone, it means that the source code is available. Different licenses enable different uses of that code. For example, a BSD style license allows you to take code and use it for anything you want -- including taking that code, modifying it, and selling it under another license (e.g. Apple's OS X has code from the FreeBSD operating system). A GPL style license also allows you to take code, modify it, and sell it, but you must also release the source code -- making your project open source as well. The GPL license prevents one from taking code and using it in a closed, proprietary setting, while the BSD license doesn't.

Both major components (Linux (the kernel) and GNU (userland)) are released under the GPL and much of the software written for Linux is in some form of open source license.

Various BSD operating systems are licensed under the BSD license.

Much Unix or Unix-like software can be compiled to run on either platform.


Oh, and Wine. Wine allows you to run (some) Windows programs in a Linux environment. Wine is an acronym standing for Wine is not an emulator (you see a lot of recursive acronyms in the open source world for some reason; e.g. GNU, LAME).

Wine does not create a new environment in which to run programs (as a virtual machine does), but rather as I understand it, it does its best to convert Windows API calls to Linux equivalent ones. In effect, DirectX calls get converted into OpenGL calls; Windows sound API calls to ALSA or OSS; Windows GUI calls to X (or something that interfaces to X); etc.

Wine doesn't do a perfect job -- some programs crash and burn, but often it works impressively well. Even several years ago, I recall getting Flatout 2 to work prefectly, and Call of Duty:UO to be near flawless. It's a very active project making improvements all the time. I haven't used it much lately though...

If you need Windows software it's usually best to check Wine first, then see if a virtual machine would work, then dual boot.

[MyChainsAreGone]

Can you torrent on Ubuntu? I would probably get that.

But I torrent lots of stuff.. so that would be my greatest downfall, followed by my iTouch...

[tht00]

Originally Posted by MyChainsAreGone

Can you torrent on Ubuntu? I would probably get that.

But I torrent lots of stuff.. so that would be my greatest downfall, followed by my iTouch...

Of course. There's plenty of Linux software for torrents.

Generally, there's almost no specific software for distros (aside from package managers and a few system-level tools). That is, there's no special torrent program for Gentoo or unique music player for Ubuntu. Software is developed for Linux and added to distros' software repositories at their discretion and ability. Fringe stuff may not be available on various distros, but almost everything of interest is available in today's Linux repositories for various distros.

[Cam42]

iTunes now works (not very well) in wine, apparently.

[MyChainsAreGone]

Okay last night I installed Ubuntu.

Now on startup I have 5 options.

Ubunti 9.06.4-kernel-15
Ubunti 9.06.4-kernel-15 safe mode
Ubunti 9.06.4-kernel-11
Ubunti 9.06.4-kernel-11 safe mode
Windows XP

Currently windows xp drivers are missing so im not using it. but why do I have a 15 and an 11? ive been using the very top one. I also wanna know how I can figure out how much disc space I have left... like you know on windows My computer > right click drive C and itll tell you. under places it says 58.5G MD then when I click it it says something about mounting, not sure how to tell how much space....

so yep.. thanks!

[Cam42]

How much space did you give each OS?
15 should be a more up-to-date kernel, while 11 is older. I think.

[MyChainsAreGone]

I don't remember, is there anyway I can check from Ubuntu?

Edit: cam do you have aim or msn? or pidgin...

aim: msandrsoxrule

msn: ilikeyourjokes@live.com

[Cam42]

Yep, got AIM
camtheguitarist1