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.