If I had to learn everything on my own I most likely would just use the GUI (Graphical User Interface). But thanks to the podcasts and the sites they recommend I am learning loads under CLI (Command Line Interface).
How to set up Servers, how to use MySql, PHP, Apache, the learning is just so fun.
I would recommend to anyone who is tired of Windows and defragging, Anti-Virus checking, wasting good computer time to maintenance of simple things or your computer will not run. To take a good long look at Linux.
Download a few different distros and burn CD's then boot your computer using the live cd's to check out what Linux can do for you.
You will have fun. If you never get past the GUI you will enjoy it. Seek out a LUG (Linux User Group) near you. There should be someone there to help you out.
You will not be disappointed. Besides the best part of moving to Linux? Money savings.
What? Yes, You heard me. You can save loads of money. First the OS (Operating System) is downloadable. In most cases it costs nothing. But if you want to pay, there are some Linux's that will charge you for service. Kinda like paying for the OS.
Then there is the software. How much did you pay for MS OFFICE, PHOTOSHOP or any other piece of software? What if I told you, you can get the same level of software in most cases for the same price you paid for the OS. Nothing. There is a software house in each Distro. You need internet connection and just open your software house and point and click each package. I would suggest keep it down to under 50. You have to remember it will also load packages needed to help run the packages you selected. In some cases a package you selected may also install 20+ other packages.
Have fun.....
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
My Software pick on Linux for Notes.
Listening to Going Linux Podcasts a listener wrote in wanting to move to Linux but is using Microsoft Office with OneNote. He is willing to move to OpenOffice but can't find a replacement for OneNote. So the folks at Going Linux did some searching and came up with Basket. I have used OneNote and Basket is very, very close to it. It does not allow pictures which OneNote does. But the makers of Basket said you can use pictures in the next version Basket.
What is OneNote and Basket?
It is a note taking program that you can organize it in several different ways. Think of it as a file cabinet. With Folders within Folders. So you can think of School as one folder, Math class as a folder inside of School and then Yesterdays, Today's class in different folders within the math folder. Then different aspects of today's class in again different folders.
Then you can also have a folder like English under school and class folders up to today's class. Then within today's class we could have Reading folder, and Author's folder and maybe even rough draft folder for today's assignment.
You can keep your thoughts organized and if needed break them down into more folders so to grasp the idea. Break it down to bites that you understand. Then build up from the lowest folder.
I can see applications for Programming. Main Idea then folders for sub ideas then even folders for code to make those ideas possible. Folders within those code folders for algorithms for different areas of the code.
I can see applications for teachers, as well as students. Businesses, clubs. Your mind is the only limitation on how you can use these programs.
Basket also allows you draw notes from other programs.
So as a great program for Linux. Basket fills the bill. Look in your menus for your Package Manager. Then search for Basket. Install it. You will not be disappointed.
What is OneNote and Basket?
It is a note taking program that you can organize it in several different ways. Think of it as a file cabinet. With Folders within Folders. So you can think of School as one folder, Math class as a folder inside of School and then Yesterdays, Today's class in different folders within the math folder. Then different aspects of today's class in again different folders.
Then you can also have a folder like English under school and class folders up to today's class. Then within today's class we could have Reading folder, and Author's folder and maybe even rough draft folder for today's assignment.
You can keep your thoughts organized and if needed break them down into more folders so to grasp the idea. Break it down to bites that you understand. Then build up from the lowest folder.
I can see applications for Programming. Main Idea then folders for sub ideas then even folders for code to make those ideas possible. Folders within those code folders for algorithms for different areas of the code.
I can see applications for teachers, as well as students. Businesses, clubs. Your mind is the only limitation on how you can use these programs.
Basket also allows you draw notes from other programs.
So as a great program for Linux. Basket fills the bill. Look in your menus for your Package Manager. Then search for Basket. Install it. You will not be disappointed.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Having so much fun learning
Learning has never been so much fun as when it is something you wanted to learn and not forced to learn.
I have been listening to Linux podcasts, thelip, going Linux and Linux Reality. These three will help the newbie Linux user to learn more and faster.
If you are like many Linux users you have learned the hard way. A little at a time. By listening to these podcasts it's like getting inside the head of a Linux User and the feedback adds to it.
Save your money, Get more out of your computer. I have more fun on the computer now then I did when Commodore 64 was huge.... That was over 20 years ago....
The Games the programs the whole package. If you do nothing but use the KDE or GNOME Desktops for your new home. It will save you time, money and headaches over Windows and you be able to do so much more right out of the box.
With Windows you have to get an Anti-Virus just to get Windows online. Then if you want to do games - you have to buy them. If you want Word Processing, Databases or Spreadsheets you have to buy the programs and install them. Want to do Pictures and restore old ones Linux you can Windows, yes you got it have to go out and buy the software. Just in these examples you are talking over $1,000 just to get Windows to do what Linux and do right out of the box. Sorta speak out of the ISO or Disk Sets. And the most it cost you was a few blank disks and a few hours downloading the ISO's and burning them to disk and then installing it on your computer.
Each day I learn something new. How to use different packages (Software) and slowly learning Command Line to get things done the way I want them done.
I have been listening to Linux podcasts, thelip, going Linux and Linux Reality. These three will help the newbie Linux user to learn more and faster.
If you are like many Linux users you have learned the hard way. A little at a time. By listening to these podcasts it's like getting inside the head of a Linux User and the feedback adds to it.
Save your money, Get more out of your computer. I have more fun on the computer now then I did when Commodore 64 was huge.... That was over 20 years ago....
The Games the programs the whole package. If you do nothing but use the KDE or GNOME Desktops for your new home. It will save you time, money and headaches over Windows and you be able to do so much more right out of the box.
With Windows you have to get an Anti-Virus just to get Windows online. Then if you want to do games - you have to buy them. If you want Word Processing, Databases or Spreadsheets you have to buy the programs and install them. Want to do Pictures and restore old ones Linux you can Windows, yes you got it have to go out and buy the software. Just in these examples you are talking over $1,000 just to get Windows to do what Linux and do right out of the box. Sorta speak out of the ISO or Disk Sets. And the most it cost you was a few blank disks and a few hours downloading the ISO's and burning them to disk and then installing it on your computer.
Each day I learn something new. How to use different packages (Software) and slowly learning Command Line to get things done the way I want them done.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Moving to Linux knowledge
Have you ever heard of Linux?
Know what Linux is?
What it does for your computer?
Interested?
If you are interested in Linux or move to Linux, I have some help for you.
I have been listening to different Linux podcasts and they can help you with your Linux problem. Such as which Distro is best for me? Well, that is a preference that you have to make, but you don't know enough to make that choice? That is where the podcasts make a difference.
Linux Reality,
Going Linux,
TLLTS - The Learning Linux Tech Show
Linux Install, (thelip) and
BSDTalk.
These podcasts give the new user a wealth of information. How to do different things. How to get Linux working, how to keep Linux working, how to enjoy Linux.
Example: I want to install a Linux Distro on my computer and don't really know what I am doing?
Thelip will help you. They install a Linux distro every month, and the following weeks they install programs, tweak the distro and you are there as they do it. If you don't like that distro wait until next month.
Want to get info for a certain aspect of Linux? Going Linux and Linux Reality will help you there. They help at a newbie level and in most cases move to a more advanced level.
If you want to learn UNIX which is what Linux is created from. Try BSDTalk. Not all Linux will work with Unix and not all Unix will work with Linux. This is where BSDTalk helps.
If you are interested in checking out Linux or moving to Linux listen to these podcasts. You might find a lot more than just moving to Linux.
Know what Linux is?
What it does for your computer?
Interested?
If you are interested in Linux or move to Linux, I have some help for you.
I have been listening to different Linux podcasts and they can help you with your Linux problem. Such as which Distro is best for me? Well, that is a preference that you have to make, but you don't know enough to make that choice? That is where the podcasts make a difference.
Linux Reality,
Going Linux,
TLLTS - The Learning Linux Tech Show
Linux Install, (thelip) and
BSDTalk.
These podcasts give the new user a wealth of information. How to do different things. How to get Linux working, how to keep Linux working, how to enjoy Linux.
Example: I want to install a Linux Distro on my computer and don't really know what I am doing?
Thelip will help you. They install a Linux distro every month, and the following weeks they install programs, tweak the distro and you are there as they do it. If you don't like that distro wait until next month.
Want to get info for a certain aspect of Linux? Going Linux and Linux Reality will help you there. They help at a newbie level and in most cases move to a more advanced level.
If you want to learn UNIX which is what Linux is created from. Try BSDTalk. Not all Linux will work with Unix and not all Unix will work with Linux. This is where BSDTalk helps.
If you are interested in checking out Linux or moving to Linux listen to these podcasts. You might find a lot more than just moving to Linux.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Better computing thru Linux open source and podcasts
I have been playing around with Linux for almost a year now. The things I learned, are one slow item at a time. Reading here and there. Picking up cool little gems from this page and that.
I started to listen to Linux podcasts. TLLTS - The Linux Link Tech Show. They just shoot the breeze about Linux and then they have special guests on and lets you sit in on their chats. They discuss all the trends in Linux.
I came across Linux Reality Podcast. One word - Awesome!
Chess covers different things month after month. All based one the previous month so the deeper you go the more lost you are unless you listened to the earlier casts. He guides his casts on very basic parts of Linux. How to download a distro. Burn a distro to disk.
It is geared to Windows and Mac users who what something better than what they forked out good money for. Linux is an operating system that puts the power of the computer in YOUR hands and not Microsoft or Apple. If you ever read the agreement that comes with Windows, it allows you to use their software at their pleasure. You pay Microsoft to use their software as is and Linux you can get for free and have it to explore or just use as is just like Microsoft's as is.
With Linux you get a better Operating System (OS) than Windows. May not be as polished as Windows or Mac but there are not tens of thousands being paid from a billion dollar company to create a sub standard product and fleece the public to force it on every computer made. If it saves you $20 to $5000 per computer, it is well worth it. There may only be a few people working on a piece of software for no money, just for the joy of giving the community a product that can challenge Windows at almost no cost to you.
You may have to do some learning. Spend a night or two a week learning the new OS. When you are done you have a better computer system than you could buy for very big money from Windows and it cost you little to nothing. No Windows problems.
I am about a quarter of the way through his podcasts and realized very quickly that I know nothing about Linux.
I found another podcast that is for newbies or someone wanting to move to Linux. Going Linux podcasts.
I started to listen to Linux podcasts. TLLTS - The Linux Link Tech Show. They just shoot the breeze about Linux and then they have special guests on and lets you sit in on their chats. They discuss all the trends in Linux.
I came across Linux Reality Podcast. One word - Awesome!
Chess covers different things month after month. All based one the previous month so the deeper you go the more lost you are unless you listened to the earlier casts. He guides his casts on very basic parts of Linux. How to download a distro. Burn a distro to disk.
It is geared to Windows and Mac users who what something better than what they forked out good money for. Linux is an operating system that puts the power of the computer in YOUR hands and not Microsoft or Apple. If you ever read the agreement that comes with Windows, it allows you to use their software at their pleasure. You pay Microsoft to use their software as is and Linux you can get for free and have it to explore or just use as is just like Microsoft's as is.
With Linux you get a better Operating System (OS) than Windows. May not be as polished as Windows or Mac but there are not tens of thousands being paid from a billion dollar company to create a sub standard product and fleece the public to force it on every computer made. If it saves you $20 to $5000 per computer, it is well worth it. There may only be a few people working on a piece of software for no money, just for the joy of giving the community a product that can challenge Windows at almost no cost to you.
You may have to do some learning. Spend a night or two a week learning the new OS. When you are done you have a better computer system than you could buy for very big money from Windows and it cost you little to nothing. No Windows problems.
I am about a quarter of the way through his podcasts and realized very quickly that I know nothing about Linux.
I found another podcast that is for newbies or someone wanting to move to Linux. Going Linux podcasts.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Learning Linux
It is just like when you were in School. Baby steps learning the basics but it is still usable while you are learning the basics. Yes you can surf the internet, but you might need help installing some codecs, java, etc. you can also write a letter, balance a checkbook, download pictures, modify pictures and play games. All without learning how to use Linux sort of, You do have to try to figure out what programs do the above, You will need help getting codecs, java and other programs, so you can watch movies, listen to music. If you are using a Debian based Distro you can download and run a shell program called exoodles. This shell program will help you install java, codecs and browsers. You just have to figure out how to do shell programming. If you can find the site to install the exoodles it will give you step by step instructions to install and run the shell. If you use a Distro other than Debian - Sorry I have no experience there. You have to remember I am newish to Linux. I have learned all this over 6 months that I have had Linux installed. I have played with live distros on cd/dvd's and found out a lot of what I needed to move to get Linux up and running.
Good luck on your Linux quest.
Good luck on your Linux quest.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Ubuntu Install
I was just asked last week to put Ubuntu Linux on a laptop. I did it in one evening including all the java, flash and codecs to make sure all your internet surfing would happen flawlessly.
Now I was able to do Ubuntu because of the script that installed the java, flash and codecs. This script works will all Debian based distros.
I have been enjoying Linux for the last 4 months without any problems. My wife's laptop with windows has nothing but problems. I have offered to put Linux on her laptop but she is still not frustrated enough with windows yet.
Now I was able to do Ubuntu because of the script that installed the java, flash and codecs. This script works will all Debian based distros.
I have been enjoying Linux for the last 4 months without any problems. My wife's laptop with windows has nothing but problems. I have offered to put Linux on her laptop but she is still not frustrated enough with windows yet.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Ubuntu Linux
I have an old desktop that I put Ubuntu Linux about 4 months ago. The one reason for Ubuntu is that it is based on Debian and there is a script to install java and various codexs to play the radio and videos.
Just about any Debian distribution can use this script.
I have had a great time using Linux.
The only problem I have had to date is the Cam. I have not been able to locate a cam at the local store that Linux notices. So far no luck. Now if I put a live CD or DVD of Linux in my laptop then yes that cam is used by Linux.
My HP printer all-in-one Ethernet was found by Linux and it downloaded a better backend for my printer than what came with Windows.
Windows just told me you were low on ink time after time with no levels. The Linux one shows the levels and tells you when you are low when you are really low.
The only other problem I have a the moment is my MP3 player. I can charge up my MP3 player but I cannot see or add/remove files. I can with my cell phone. I have a USB cord with my phone to charge it and add/remove files.
I do have some glitches with some software. But that is trying to run a KDE program under Gnome.
By the way for those of you who are wondering what KDE and Gnome are. They are the Graphical Desktops. Like Windows desktop. Click on start to see programs.
Now some of the other issues I have with Linux is that NBC refuses to allow Linux users to watch missed shows on the NBC website. Also CW does not allow Linux users to watch missed shows.
But is you can live with that. Plus not having to pay for the Operating System like Windows or Mac. Plus not having to purchase Anti-virus to get Windows or Mac to work on the Internet.
Now if you want to pay for Linux you can. There are several versions that require payment.
Linux distros like RedHat, PCLinuxOS, Mandriva, some RedHat sub distros. such as Ubuntu is a sub distro of Debian.
Just about any Debian distribution can use this script.
I have had a great time using Linux.
The only problem I have had to date is the Cam. I have not been able to locate a cam at the local store that Linux notices. So far no luck. Now if I put a live CD or DVD of Linux in my laptop then yes that cam is used by Linux.
My HP printer all-in-one Ethernet was found by Linux and it downloaded a better backend for my printer than what came with Windows.
Windows just told me you were low on ink time after time with no levels. The Linux one shows the levels and tells you when you are low when you are really low.
The only other problem I have a the moment is my MP3 player. I can charge up my MP3 player but I cannot see or add/remove files. I can with my cell phone. I have a USB cord with my phone to charge it and add/remove files.
I do have some glitches with some software. But that is trying to run a KDE program under Gnome.
By the way for those of you who are wondering what KDE and Gnome are. They are the Graphical Desktops. Like Windows desktop. Click on start to see programs.
Now some of the other issues I have with Linux is that NBC refuses to allow Linux users to watch missed shows on the NBC website. Also CW does not allow Linux users to watch missed shows.
But is you can live with that. Plus not having to pay for the Operating System like Windows or Mac. Plus not having to purchase Anti-virus to get Windows or Mac to work on the Internet.
Now if you want to pay for Linux you can. There are several versions that require payment.
Linux distros like RedHat, PCLinuxOS, Mandriva, some RedHat sub distros. such as Ubuntu is a sub distro of Debian.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
IPad, WePad, and now gPad
We all know of the iPad now. We just heard about the WePad and soon to be announced is the gPad from Google.
The last two Pads are Linux systems.
Linux is showing up everywhere. It runs faster than Windows (Take your pick on version) It boots faster than Windows (Again choose flavor). I heard it was a Apple Killer and I think it will be. Apple forces you to buy from Apple, Repairs are higher because its an Apple. Just like dinosaurs Apple is dead but does not know it yet.
The last two Pads are Linux systems.
Linux is showing up everywhere. It runs faster than Windows (Take your pick on version) It boots faster than Windows (Again choose flavor). I heard it was a Apple Killer and I think it will be. Apple forces you to buy from Apple, Repairs are higher because its an Apple. Just like dinosaurs Apple is dead but does not know it yet.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wish I had more time
I wish I had more time to play with Linux and learning the ins and outs. It is a great operating system and the cost is right up my alley. (FREE)
I think that the supporting applications worth thousands if not 10's of thousands of extra cost under Windows is mostly free. Only a few programs that are not part of the installation distro are is some cases extra charge. But I would recommend that you learn Linux and how to use Linux before you start purchasing Linux software. You could always do a windows treatment and buy a Linux version and then get support for the extra software. That is up to you.
Enjoy Linux. I currently have Ubuntu installed and everything works except for the websites that require you have Windows or Mac in order to view those sites. I just ignore those sites.
If you are tired of anti virus controlling your life. You have to wait while anti virus takes over your computer. Wait for hours. Under Linux I have not had that problem. I do not have to wait for hours for anti virus to finish. I don't have to spend money for anti virus, I don't have to give Microsoft my money for buggy operating system. I use Linux and have not spent any money to fix what I got. It took a little time trial and error to get everything working but now I have java to run all those game sites, I can watch anything on the net. Except for the sites that refuse to allow Linux and music streaming. For some reason live streaming is not a working object under linux.
Enjoy yourself.
I think that the supporting applications worth thousands if not 10's of thousands of extra cost under Windows is mostly free. Only a few programs that are not part of the installation distro are is some cases extra charge. But I would recommend that you learn Linux and how to use Linux before you start purchasing Linux software. You could always do a windows treatment and buy a Linux version and then get support for the extra software. That is up to you.
Enjoy Linux. I currently have Ubuntu installed and everything works except for the websites that require you have Windows or Mac in order to view those sites. I just ignore those sites.
If you are tired of anti virus controlling your life. You have to wait while anti virus takes over your computer. Wait for hours. Under Linux I have not had that problem. I do not have to wait for hours for anti virus to finish. I don't have to spend money for anti virus, I don't have to give Microsoft my money for buggy operating system. I use Linux and have not spent any money to fix what I got. It took a little time trial and error to get everything working but now I have java to run all those game sites, I can watch anything on the net. Except for the sites that refuse to allow Linux and music streaming. For some reason live streaming is not a working object under linux.
Enjoy yourself.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Linux
I have not been on my windows system since I installed Linux on my old desktop. My laptop sits there just looking at me. The only time I use it is to try different live distros. I will be bed ridden for a few days. Got a knee scope real soon. I can sit in bed and play with my computer and Linux.
The more I learn the better I get. I am having so much fun. I hope that Linux catches on and Microsoft feels the pinch. Free is good. Freedom is good.
The more I learn the better I get. I am having so much fun. I hope that Linux catches on and Microsoft feels the pinch. Free is good. Freedom is good.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Linux works
I am just so happy with Linux since I put it on my desktop I have not been on my Windows laptop except to let the anti-virus run. I am keeping windows because I do have some programs that run under windows and not Linux and I have not tried it with Wine yet. If it works with Wine I will get rid of windows totally.
I am so impressed with how Linux works and how most internet works with Linux. There are some sites that will not work except with windows. Oh well guess I don't need to visit those sites.
I am so impressed with how Linux works and how most internet works with Linux. There are some sites that will not work except with windows. Oh well guess I don't need to visit those sites.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Having so much fun
I really forgot how much fun computers were. Now that I am not fighting with Anti-Virus every day losing time on the computer. I forgot that it would sometimes take hours for Anti-Virus to go through its cycle. I don't have that problem now. I have not used my Windows computer in the last 2 weeks. Except for to turn it on and let the anti virus run. What a waste of a computer.
Windows is nice if you could use it out of the box. But you can't you have to get Anti-Virus in order for it to work. So you just spent 200+ dollars for the OS then another 60+ for Anti-Virus. Then anything you want to do on the computer you have to buy software for.
You want to burn a CD buy some software 30 - 120 dollars.
You want to draw pictures with photoshop your looking for another 120 to 400 dollars
You need to run a business? Microsoft Office? 200+ dollars Accounting software another 200+ dollars.
Where does it stop?
Moving to Linux I can do everything at no charge. I spent 60 dollars on a hard drive and that was it. I want to get a few more hard drives so I can do TIVO and Security and a Web Cam.
So what is the cost of Linux over Windows? A couple hundred dollars vs several thousand. Hmm sounds like a no brainer.
I am having too much fun with my computer and Linux. There are a few places I cannot go cause only Windows or Mac will run the pages. Will not work under Linux. Too bad. They do not want my business. That is fine. There are plenty of other sites I can go to.
Hope you move to Linux and save money too.
My suggestions for moving to Linux are:
Ubuntu or one of it variants.
Fedora,
Open SUSE,
CentOS
There are plenty of others as well. If you want to pay for Linux I would suggest:
Mandravia,
Red Hat,
Linspier
They all charge for Linux. Its the same Linux as the free but you are paying for their knowledge. If you can afford it and don't want to spend some time learning it for yourself then I would suggest paying a yearly fee. It will wind up costing as much as Windows over a 3 to 5 year period. Its up to you.
I like learning. So I print, and read and practice and learn. So I will be able to use my computer the way I want. If I want to do scripting I can, If I want to do drawing then I can, If I want to use Open Office I can. The options go on and on. If I want to do the same thing under Windows it would cost me a fortune.
Thank God for Linux. Brings back the fun in Computers. Just like it was when I started with computers 30 years ago. I did not have computers in school. I did not get into computers until I was in the Service. There I used Dos and Commodore 64. Dos at work and Commodore 64 at home.
Wordstar
Lotus 1-2-3
DBase
BBS
150 -300 Baud Modems.
Boy that was fun. Could watch grass grow waiting for a download to finish.
Same with Commodore 64. Took forever for a download. It also took a long time to load programs under Commodore 64.
I perfer Linux. There is still so much I need to learn in Linux. That is what makes it fun.
Windows is nice if you could use it out of the box. But you can't you have to get Anti-Virus in order for it to work. So you just spent 200+ dollars for the OS then another 60+ for Anti-Virus. Then anything you want to do on the computer you have to buy software for.
You want to burn a CD buy some software 30 - 120 dollars.
You want to draw pictures with photoshop your looking for another 120 to 400 dollars
You need to run a business? Microsoft Office? 200+ dollars Accounting software another 200+ dollars.
Where does it stop?
Moving to Linux I can do everything at no charge. I spent 60 dollars on a hard drive and that was it. I want to get a few more hard drives so I can do TIVO and Security and a Web Cam.
So what is the cost of Linux over Windows? A couple hundred dollars vs several thousand. Hmm sounds like a no brainer.
I am having too much fun with my computer and Linux. There are a few places I cannot go cause only Windows or Mac will run the pages. Will not work under Linux. Too bad. They do not want my business. That is fine. There are plenty of other sites I can go to.
Hope you move to Linux and save money too.
My suggestions for moving to Linux are:
Ubuntu or one of it variants.
Fedora,
Open SUSE,
CentOS
There are plenty of others as well. If you want to pay for Linux I would suggest:
Mandravia,
Red Hat,
Linspier
They all charge for Linux. Its the same Linux as the free but you are paying for their knowledge. If you can afford it and don't want to spend some time learning it for yourself then I would suggest paying a yearly fee. It will wind up costing as much as Windows over a 3 to 5 year period. Its up to you.
I like learning. So I print, and read and practice and learn. So I will be able to use my computer the way I want. If I want to do scripting I can, If I want to do drawing then I can, If I want to use Open Office I can. The options go on and on. If I want to do the same thing under Windows it would cost me a fortune.
Thank God for Linux. Brings back the fun in Computers. Just like it was when I started with computers 30 years ago. I did not have computers in school. I did not get into computers until I was in the Service. There I used Dos and Commodore 64. Dos at work and Commodore 64 at home.
Wordstar
Lotus 1-2-3
DBase
BBS
150 -300 Baud Modems.
Boy that was fun. Could watch grass grow waiting for a download to finish.
Same with Commodore 64. Took forever for a download. It also took a long time to load programs under Commodore 64.
I perfer Linux. There is still so much I need to learn in Linux. That is what makes it fun.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Computer fun again
It is so much fun to have computer again. I was so bored with Microsoft and Having to get an Anti Virus, and Spam Killers and who knows what else in order to get Windows to work.
I got so fed up with Windows when my XP Pro slowed down to a crawl and nothing was wrong with the computer. It actually took 4 hours to boot up and once I was there I could do nothing. I went this routine for two weeks. After which the computer only took 4 mins to boot up and I could do almost anything I wanted but it was slower than normal. Usually 5 yo 7 mins to close down. I finally gave up and on a whim and because I wanted a Linux machine I put a CD in it and moved on.
In one hour I had removed Windows and installed Linux. I had Debian on a system but could not get Debian to read my graphic card. I had web pages and info pages and no way to close them.
So Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS and OpenSUsE were the distros I was going to move to. On the live cd's they did read my hardware. I finally decided to move to Ubuntu in the end.
I made the move and have not looked back. I do need to find a web cam that will work with Linux. The printer works fine the speakers are fine everything works but the web cam. There is a huge list of web cams from which to choose from. But a $10 web cam will not work with Linux but a $75 web cam will. So free only goes so far.
If that is my only problem is having to fork over extra cash for an expensive web cam so be it. I was able to save about $300 just on the Operating System and thousands more on other software.
Best of all, it was alot of fun. The way computers used to be.
I got so fed up with Windows when my XP Pro slowed down to a crawl and nothing was wrong with the computer. It actually took 4 hours to boot up and once I was there I could do nothing. I went this routine for two weeks. After which the computer only took 4 mins to boot up and I could do almost anything I wanted but it was slower than normal. Usually 5 yo 7 mins to close down. I finally gave up and on a whim and because I wanted a Linux machine I put a CD in it and moved on.
In one hour I had removed Windows and installed Linux. I had Debian on a system but could not get Debian to read my graphic card. I had web pages and info pages and no way to close them.
So Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS and OpenSUsE were the distros I was going to move to. On the live cd's they did read my hardware. I finally decided to move to Ubuntu in the end.
I made the move and have not looked back. I do need to find a web cam that will work with Linux. The printer works fine the speakers are fine everything works but the web cam. There is a huge list of web cams from which to choose from. But a $10 web cam will not work with Linux but a $75 web cam will. So free only goes so far.
If that is my only problem is having to fork over extra cash for an expensive web cam so be it. I was able to save about $300 just on the Operating System and thousands more on other software.
Best of all, it was alot of fun. The way computers used to be.
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