[TriLUG] Ubuntu: whats all the fuss?

[Carl Crider]

 Well, I dont make my living using Linux like some other Tri-luggers,
but I do use it as my desktop exclusively. After trying several desktop
flavors for years, Ubuntu does get my vote. It just works, on practically
any hardware .. and works well. Now that Automatix has been introduced,
it's even better. I do miss hand-tooling everything, and compiling new this
and new that ... but not as much as I used to. And I can hand-tool if I want
to at any time, it is Linux after all.

 Am I saying that Ubuntu can make you lazy? Not at all. It's a reliable,
secure, and fast system. And that's all I really ever wanted.


On 10/19/06, Mike A. Salim <msalim at adti.us> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> OK I am getting curious about Ubuntu.  I am hearing a lot about it so I
> did the usual googling, visiting www.ubunto.com <http://www.ubunto.com/>
> etc. to see why this is a "better linux".  I was expecting to find lots
> of sites giving examples and arguments about why this is the greatest
> thing since sliced bread.  So far, I found nada (of substance).  All I
> can tell is that Ubuntu is (maybe!) better for those wishing to run
> Linux workstations for their computer un-savvy spouses.  Is that it ??!!
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> Can someone point me to some specific advantages of Ubuntu over any
> other distro, Debian or not?  How is it better than regular Debian
> (cosmetics and catchy name aside).  Why would I choose Ubuntu over
> Centos?  Or Vista for that matter (gasp!)  I just want to understand
> what the fuss is all about in a broad minded fashion.
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> Best regards
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> Mike Salim
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