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« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2008, 05:39:11 AM » |
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I don't remember what program it was but where did you find the AWN installer package?
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« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2008, 06:01:32 AM » |
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I don't remember either, since I don't use it anymore. But there're plenty out there. ### EDIT ### I just checked, it's in the Ubuntu repos: http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/avant-window-navigatorCompiling from sources is not the "Ubuntu way," but you have the option. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2008, 06:28:21 AM » |
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for word documents and such, try open office it can even handle msword documents and such. skype for cross platform voice pidgin or amsn for messenging gimp = a better more powerful photoshop dia = visio for any open source alternatives check at http://www.osalt.com/ |
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« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2008, 06:49:00 AM » |
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gimp = a better more powerful photoshop
Lol, I'd wish. |
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« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2008, 07:10:42 AM » |
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Gimp isn't really any more powerful than photoshop but its the best free alternative
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« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2008, 07:26:09 AM » |
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Im now using Ubuntu. Fully installed and running smoooth. I like it so far, and i am attempting to get my outlook files transfered over, i have them in evolution (linux e-mail client) format but i dont know where to put them. Everything on here is running faster than in windows.. Its wonderful.
Suggest some programs if you know any good ones please.
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« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2008, 08:12:07 AM » |
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How is it? Search for how to make ubuntu look like xp in google if you cant get around with the ubuntu layout. Use open office for work, vlc media player for media, firefox for web i don't know about the rest, i have a cd with ubuntu and a buttload of programs  |
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« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2008, 08:28:56 AM » |
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Use a Live CD to install Linux. What distro do you want to install?
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« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2008, 08:30:48 AM » |
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I used a live cd I am not sure about distro and stuff lol.....
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« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2008, 09:41:14 AM » |
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the following are quite popular on Ubuntu
media player: amarok (yes, even on Ubuntu)
video player: vlc
you can check osalt.org for more software suggestions.
btw, congratulations on gaining freedom ;p
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« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2008, 10:45:16 AM » |
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I think If you just want easy switch from win to lin, ubuntu series; Ubuntu-gnome,kubuntu-kde,xubuntu-xfce. Mepis; choose gnome or kde etc on install. Learn to use and customize for beginners, without all the bloat: Rpm-Red Hat based: PclinuxOs; http://pclinuxos.com/ or it's derivatives, (I use tinyMe(can get transgaming) or miniMe) http://tinyme.mypclinuxos.com/wiki/doku.php . then there's the small made for usb or cd bootable, dsl web server-on-a-steek!, puppy,slax-killbill.. the list goes on. Media player, VLC (I use), totem, mPlayer to name a few. don't forget, when you install/use a distro of your choice give it a week or more unless it's too confusing for you but use their (distro)forums to find quick answers. like installing a server, video card driver, mirror lists, etc... |
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« Reply #33 on: July 23, 2008, 01:21:02 AM » |
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ok. here is my config....
Xubuntu 8.04.1
Browser: Opera (currently trying out epiphany 2)
Firewall: firestarter
window manager: lxde
media player: audacious
boot manager: grub
anything else?
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« Reply #34 on: July 23, 2008, 03:37:25 AM » |
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Some recommend Mplayer as the best media player, but there is Totem, which is lighter and VLC. You can also go for Audacious.
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inp o҉rtb
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« Reply #35 on: July 23, 2008, 03:57:17 AM » |
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So Zzbomb, what kind of software are you looking for?
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« Reply #36 on: July 23, 2008, 06:23:58 AM » |
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get koffice and don't ever do something stupid like what I just did today. It turns out linux dies when you do a sudo chmod -R 777 / (accidentially of course)
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« Reply #37 on: July 23, 2008, 09:47:57 AM » |
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Do you prefer Linux from windows Zzbomb. I really want to install it on my old computer. It only had 96mb of ram but I put another 96mb into it. Can you guys give me some recommendations for what linux to use and how to install it? Thanks.
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« Reply #38 on: July 23, 2008, 10:00:37 AM » |
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Use Xubuntu. It's ment for slow machines, and it's very good!
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