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berkut · 26-08-2010, 17:10

That is the main thing to remember... it is not Windows, but, for what it is worth Ubuntu is very user friendly. Ubuntu Software Centre will have software for most of you needs.

If you want to keep to the basics you will have no problems, but if you like to tinker then be prepared for a steep learning curve.

The usual pitfalls to look out for are video drivers which can be a real pain, Wireless Cards and installing the necessary decryption software to play DVD's (the decryption libraries are not installed by default due to legal concerns in some countries). I had some fun getting Java going as well, but I am using Ubuntu 10.04 64bit so this makes it a little more of a challenge.

I transferred onto Ubuntu on my work laptop about 4 months ago and have never looked back to be honest. Most of the hardware was detected during the install and the system was usable straight away.

There are websites full of information on the internet for Ubuntu to be referenced for any niggly problems, the beauty being you will most likely not be the first person to encounter most of the problems you will see.

Berkut

26-08-2010, 17:10	#9
berkut Inactive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Glasgow Age: 58 Services: 30Mb BB, XL Phone, XL TV and V+ Posts: 93	Re: got a crashed computer... That is the main thing to remember... it is not Windows, but, for what it is worth Ubuntu is very user friendly. Ubuntu Software Centre will have software for most of you needs. If you want to keep to the basics you will have no problems, but if you like to tinker then be prepared for a steep learning curve. The usual pitfalls to look out for are video drivers which can be a real pain, Wireless Cards and installing the necessary decryption software to play DVD's (the decryption libraries are not installed by default due to legal concerns in some countries). I had some fun getting Java going as well, but I am using Ubuntu 10.04 64bit so this makes it a little more of a challenge. I transferred onto Ubuntu on my work laptop about 4 months ago and have never looked back to be honest. Most of the hardware was detected during the install and the system was usable straight away. There are websites full of information on the internet for Ubuntu to be referenced for any niggly problems, the beauty being you will most likely not be the first person to encounter most of the problems you will see. Berkut