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Sep 19 2010 11:44pm
Quote (general_patton @ Sep 16 2010 04:02pm)
Sup guys.

I decided to make this thread to discuss the badassery of the Linux operating system, and all (closely) related open-source freeware distributions.
Hopefully we can inform some JSPers to give linux distros like Ubuntu a shot, particularly on older desktops and netbooks.

I'm somewhat informed on using ubuntu, linux mint (which is an ubuntu derivative), and I'm just trying out debian and fedora.

Secondary topics worth discussing in this thread are handhelds that run linux, such as the OpenPandora project or the GP2X/32 or any other arm-based Chinese knockoff tablets. I get a kick out of those.

I am also looking for information related to linux gaming and anyknown potential there. Compared to Windows, I've had a limited gaming experience on ubuntu, though the games freely available in the software center like Battle for Wesnoth are really badass. I consider the biggest limitation of the typical linux operating system to be gaming, as the vulgar demand it. As far as office suites, messaging and networking, downloadable content (>9000), relative ease of use, boot speed, hardware adaptability, low hardware requirements, customize ability, strength of server distros, music and video players, and online support, linux (more specifically, ubuntu), pretty much reigns supreme.


Just use Dual boot and switch to windows when you want to game. Linux is a great OS for what it is made for.
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Oct 12 2010 09:36pm
No more windows partition, everything runs just fine under virtual box with xp sp3
and no need usb cuz you can share folders between guest and host.
it rocks imo

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Nov 17 2010 12:53am
Quote (Haitham @ Oct 12 2010 10:36pm)
No more windows partition, everything runs just fine under virtual box with xp sp3
and no need usb cuz you can share folders between guest and host.
it rocks imo

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Yeah, figured out how to configure this.

I've also gone all linux since.


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Nov 17 2010 11:04pm
I didn't read the full thread, but I suggest all who want to start with Linux get Mint.

http://lifehacker.com/5469575/why-linux-mint-might-be-a-better-beginners-linux-than-ubuntu

I love Linux, right now I'm dual booting both Linux Mint and XP SP3, because I just don't feel like Virtual Box'ing and all.
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Dec 14 2010 01:34pm
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I didn't read the full thread, but I suggest all who want to start with Linux get Mint.

http://lifehacker.com/5469575/why-linux-mint-might-be-a-better-beginners-linux-than-ubuntu

I love Linux, right now I'm dual booting both Linux Mint and XP SP3, because I just don't feel like Virtual Box'ing and all.


Linux Mint is a regular aesthetic masterpiece.
What do you think about their latest (somewhat metallic) theme?

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Dec 14 2010 01:39pm
Quote (Fawrilla @ Nov 17 2010 11:04pm)
I didn't read the full thread, but I suggest all who want to start with Linux get Mint.

http://lifehacker.com/5469575/why-linux-mint-might-be-a-better-beginners-linux-than-ubuntu

I love Linux, right now I'm dual booting both Linux Mint and XP SP3, because I just don't feel like Virtual Box'ing and all.


currently i tried dual booting using wubi but i havent been able to play my music thats on my vista portion. i can find it on ubuntu but havent been able to play it... havent spent much time on this though, but if you guys have a guide would be appreciated :O also am i able to get mint through wubi?
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Dec 18 2010 11:44pm
why mint?
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Feb 2 2011 09:43pm
Can this be bumped?


Quote (cialda @ Dec 14 2010 02:39pm)
currently i tried dual booting using wubi but i havent been able to play my music thats on my vista portion. i can find it on ubuntu but havent been able to play it... havent spent much time on this though, but if you guys have a guide would be appreciated :O also am i able to get mint through wubi?


Mint is ubuntu based, which should work with wubi. Never used wubi, but I'm sure that ubuntu forums have thousands of answered queries and maybe a dozen guides on it.


Quote (Haitham @ Dec 19 2010 12:44am)
why mint?


It's really pretty and I prefer to use it for music because I like the way it organizes it. That's pretty much it.

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Feb 2 2011 10:06pm
Quote (general_patton @ Feb 2 2011 09:43pm)
Mint is ubuntu based, which should work with wubi. Never used wubi, but I'm sure that ubuntu forums have thousands of answered queries and maybe a dozen guides on it.


deleted the old dual boot set-up and installed linux mint in place. everything seems to be working fine for what i use my computer for. only problem is i cant watch netflix on linux ~.~ so i gotta switch back over and it takes forever for windows to load up lol.
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