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To get hold of Ubuntu, you can just got to their website and request they send you a few cds with it on, but that takes a coupla weeks.
If you want to PM me your address, I'll see if I can dig out one of the CDs I got from them and send it to you this week..
Just let me know if you want it in 32 or 64bit flavour. :)
or you could download it...
Easiest thing to do is visit the Ubuntu website and download the .iso, then burn it to CD. If you already have XP installed, then Ubuntu will detect it during the install and partition phase of the procedure.
Ubuntu comes with a version of bit torrent pre-installed, works as smooth as :)
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ISO Recorder http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
That should do you well.
Also consider SUSE dude, i tried Mandrake 1st myself and i couldn't get used to it. But SUSE is really simple and easy for us Linux Nubs :wink:
Go with Ubuntu mate. you can try it off the CD without installing it at first, then install it later on if you definitely like it.
I've tried SUSE and Mandrake and found them both a little to full on for a novice user. Ubuntu offers a much better starting point for those of us that want to get into the OS :)
Get the Ubuntu 6.10 x86 ISO image from a UK Mirror, download and install, then hit this link from within your new Ubuntu installation:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy
That'll get any n00b started. I like this guide so much I've even contributed to it.
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[quote:3e74123dd0=\"PrivatePyle@Work\"]Thanks for all the pointers lads, I am d/l'ing Ubuntu as we speak (8meg conn at work beats 1mb at home every time!) and I'll post back with some results in a bit.
Out of curiosity, what happens when you press the Windows button on the k/board whilst running a Linux OS? :lol:[/quote:3e74123dd0]
It sets the PC on fire :shock:
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Nothing happens when you press the Windows keys.
Until a week later, when the FBI kick your doors in.
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[quote:dcfcfda171=\"Cheule\"]Nothing happens when you press the Windows keys.
Until a week later, when the FBI kick your doors in.
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Hehe.
No, in KDE it opens the Start menu, just as it does under Windows. Not sure under GNOME (which is what Ubuntu uses by default) though you can use it as combo-keys for invoking the 3D desktop effects of Beryl etc, if you have them installed.
I have Ubuntu Gnome and nothing happens on mine :)
[quote:5eda14d7eb=\"Cheule\"]I have Ubuntu Gnome and nothing happens on mine :)[/quote:5eda14d7eb]
Yeah I couldn't remember it doing anything. Like I said I use it to invoke the 3D environment - like Windows Flip 3D in Windows Vista.
[quote:9da2221c78=\"PrivatePyle@Work\"]OK now I'm going to sound like a retard, but is there anything more to the download and burn process.. ie is there a process for burning the ISO correctly? Cheers for the quick replies fellas :)[/quote:9da2221c78]
Just use magiciso to burn iso file to cd and dvd. It is a quite wonderful iso burner.
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-burnwin.htm
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And what about virus/antispyware.. What is compatible with Linux and free to use?
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Neither are required! :-)
yeh, i mean like 90% of the computer market is windows, 9% is mac, and then 1% linux, if you are a virus coder, what o.s are ya going to write it for?
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And what about virus/antispyware.. What is compatible with Linux and free to use?
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Neither are required! :-)[/quote:597e525a20]
Clam comes pre-installed on Ubuntu I believe, though there isn't a GUI. You can install a GUI optionally, however.
Lovefist233
15-07-07, 22:45
AVG works on linux aswell
[quote:2ec9dd4787=\"Lovefist233\"]AVG works on linux aswell[/quote:2ec9dd4787]
Yes it does, but that's overkill if you ask me.
Linux Ubuntu is AMAZING!! Virus Free and you can use it as a server as well!! You can get 3 version of it an educational version a lite version and a full version! and the best thing about it, is that its free and all the software for it is free also if you see a program that you like and its a Debian version you can use it on ubuntu!!
My 5p's worth :D:D
Lovefist233
26-08-07, 01:35
Fedora is better.... :D
[quote:8632357703=\"Lovefist233\"]Fedora is better.... :D[/quote:8632357703]
Iv only ever used Fedora for servers and it seems ok but i wouldnt use it for personal use, think id stick to XP.
irealydocare
27-02-08, 14:35
Ubuntu is the best one for the novice as it looks like vista and almost does the same things. It comes with a full office programe and loads free stuff, saving you $$$$$$$$$$$$$££££££££££££. And they say plz copy and send to friends haha. Did i ever hear that from MS NOOOOOOOO. Best of all it has a good driver database and finds all your hardwear no problems.
Distro watch has tonnes of info on disros
http://distrowatch.com/
think I might give famelix (http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=famelix) a go
the best thing about Linux these days is most are liveCDs, so you can play around with different ones without too much hastle
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