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Sonny wrote:
> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>
>
It's free. Give it a try and judge for yourself. Not everyone likes it.
You might.
 
"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:39:55 -0700, Bill Yanaire wrote:
>
>> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>
>>>
>> Ubuntu is good if you just want to Surf the net, write a few E-Mail's
>> and script a letter to your Mama
>
> That's exactly what 98% of users do 98% of the time.

There you go, pulling some figures out of your ass. They say that 98.987%
of the people who pull figures out their ass don't know what the hell they
are talking about !!!!!!!
 
Sonny wrote:
> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>
>
> I'm sorry if my post was in the wrong forum. But I thought it was because I
> wanted to know what Vista users think of Ubuntu.
>
> I'm amazed to read all the threads and the reactions. The cheers and the
> boos.
>
> Basically, I just got to know about Ubuntu. I can afford vista and I have
> vista. Just a little pissed off with the problems Vista (and it
> predecessors) gave me.
>
> After years of dealing with Windows, I thought someone could come, lift me
> off my feet, get rid of the BSOD, forget about updating antivirus,etc.
>
> Guess the day will never come. If it did, what will Bill Gates live on?
>
>

His pension.

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Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
Your assumption that people only surf, send
> e-mail and write letters to Santa is way off of the mark,

Enough said. This proves my point:

I guess you conveniently don't remember how you've dissed ABI Word, OO
and Ubuntu. Memory loss problem?

Now, can you answer this:?

What's to like about Microsoft? They *obviously* hold their paying
customers in disdain.

Alias
 
In article <fuprn1$rch$1@aioe.org>, Alias <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote:
>Sonny wrote:
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>

Linux is a good replacement for windows if you

- only use the computer for light work such as web browsing and
semi-formal document creation.
- only use the computer for back end heavy lifting such as providing
file service or database services.

If you need to do serious desktop work such as CAD or professional
level graphics editing, or even serious gaming, you'll need to run windows.

Linux is a top choice for programming work, or as a replacement for
commercial unixes, or as an internet access platform. That it can't fill
the same role as windows isn't a fault of the operating system but simply
due to a paucity of high end desktop applications. Whatever the reason,
if you're not a programmer, a unix professional, or someone whose main
uses of the computer are limited to email and web browsing you'll be much
happier with windows. Or a Mac.

That being said I think everyone should have a linux box running.
It's a great way to make use of spare machines and it's a good learning
experience for anyone who wants to understand more about these devices
than "what do I click?" And linux can do many things windows can't easily
do such as access "broken" windows file systems, drive older peripherals,
and so on.
 
Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>
>
> Ubuntu is good if you just want to Surf the net, write a few E-Mail's and
> script a letter to your Mama
>
>

AND:

Burn CDs.
Listen to music.
Watch vidoes/DVDs.
Scan and print.
Spreadsheets.
Presentations
Newsgroups.
HTML editing.
Games like Chess, Tetris, all kinds of solitaire, etc.
Make videos.
Download photos from a camera and organize them.
Translations.
Use a dictionary
Learn how to touch type.
Edit images.
Send and receive a fax.
Take screenshots.
Create .PDF files.
Create and use a data base.
Instant messaging with over 10 different programs in one including
Windows Live Messenger.
IRC.
Bluetooth.

etc.

What you can't do with Ubuntu:

Worry about:
WPA and WGA raising their ugly heads,
DRM,
Viruses,
Root kits,
Spyware,
and
Malware.

Why do you lie, Bill? Afraid of the truth? Sour grapes?

Alias
 
The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy'
wrote:
> Sonny wrote:
>> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>
>>
>> I'm sorry if my post was in the wrong forum. But I thought it was
>> because I wanted to know what Vista users think of Ubuntu.
>>
>> I'm amazed to read all the threads and the reactions. The cheers and
>> the boos.
>>
>> Basically, I just got to know about Ubuntu. I can afford vista and I
>> have vista. Just a little pissed off with the problems Vista (and it
>> predecessors) gave me.
>>
>> After years of dealing with Windows, I thought someone could come,
>> lift me off my feet, get rid of the BSOD, forget about updating
>> antivirus,etc.
>>
>> Guess the day will never come. If it did, what will Bill Gates live on?
>>
>>
>
> His pension.
>

I hope for his sake, his pension is in euros, not the wimpy dollar -)

Alias
 
Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> The disc makes a darn good coaster!
> Other than that...not worth the time
> or massive effort required to install and use it.

Massive effort? It took about half the time for me to install Ubuntu
8.04 64bit than it took me to install Vista Ultimate x64.

> Windows Vista is lights years ahead!

Why are you looking backwards, Carey?

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none wrote:

> Sonny wrote:
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>
>>
>>
> I normally would think that this is not an appropriate place for
> discussing and advocating Linux but even MVPs don't have self-control,
> so let's do it together.
>
> It's getting closer to Windows prior to Vista and it takes much less
> time for me to access to XP's shared folders, set up HP printer and to
> install Nvidia driver than that with Vista.
>
> I think MS is taking the right approach for rethinking the Windows'
> design instead of listening to their techie staffs and fanbois.

I agree.

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"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
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> The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy'
> wrote:
>> Sonny wrote:
>>> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'm sorry if my post was in the wrong forum. But I thought it was
>>> because I wanted to know what Vista users think of Ubuntu.
>>>
>>> I'm amazed to read all the threads and the reactions. The cheers and the
>>> boos.
>>>
>>> Basically, I just got to know about Ubuntu. I can afford vista and I
>>> have vista. Just a little pissed off with the problems Vista (and it
>>> predecessors) gave me.
>>>
>>> After years of dealing with Windows, I thought someone could come, lift
>>> me off my feet, get rid of the BSOD, forget about updating
>>> antivirus,etc.
>>>
>>> Guess the day will never come. If it did, what will Bill Gates live on?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> His pension.
>>
>
> I hope for his sake, his pension is in euros, not the wimpy dollar -)
>
> Alias

So the dollar is down right now. Instead of 38 Billion he might just have
30 Billion. Just might have to cut back a bit. Maybe he can carpool to
WalMart
 
"Sam" <ssmith24@carolina.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Sonny wrote:
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
> It's free. Give it a try and judge for yourself. Not everyone likes it.
> You might.

He might but probably not. Once he figures out what a piece of crap it is,
he will ditch Ubuntu like most everyone else
 
Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:fusuvk$25v$2@aioe.org...
>> The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy'
>> wrote:
>>> Sonny wrote:
>>>> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>>>
>>>> I'm sorry if my post was in the wrong forum. But I thought it was
>>>> because I wanted to know what Vista users think of Ubuntu.
>>>>
>>>> I'm amazed to read all the threads and the reactions. The cheers and the
>>>> boos.
>>>>
>>>> Basically, I just got to know about Ubuntu. I can afford vista and I
>>>> have vista. Just a little pissed off with the problems Vista (and it
>>>> predecessors) gave me.
>>>>
>>>> After years of dealing with Windows, I thought someone could come, lift
>>>> me off my feet, get rid of the BSOD, forget about updating
>>>> antivirus,etc.
>>>>
>>>> Guess the day will never come. If it did, what will Bill Gates live on?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> His pension.
>>>
>> I hope for his sake, his pension is in euros, not the wimpy dollar -)
>>
>> Alias
>
> So the dollar is down right now.

Try all time low and falling. Bush has spent over a trillion dollars
that he doesn't have on an illegal war so it's not surprising that the
dollar is going the way of the old German mark prior to WWII. Got a
wheel barrel handy?

> Instead of 38 Billion he might just have
> 30 Billion. Just might have to cut back a bit. Maybe he can carpool to
> WalMart

He's got enough money for him and the next ten generations of Gates to
live high off the hog. I don't dispute that.

Alias
 
Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Sam" <ssmith24@carolina.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4811f46a$0$7713$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> Sonny wrote:
>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>> It's free. Give it a try and judge for yourself. Not everyone likes it.
>> You might.
>
> He might but probably not. Once he figures out what a piece of crap it is,
> he will ditch Ubuntu like most everyone else
>
>
>

Translation: Bill Yawn is too dumb to install and use Ubuntu and he
things everyone else is just like him.

Alias
 
On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:52:37 +0000, the wharf rat wrote:

> In article <fuprn1$rch$1@aioe.org>, Alias <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com>
> wrote:
>>Sonny wrote:
>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>
>>>
> Linux is a good replacement for windows if you
>
> - only use the computer for light work such as web browsing and
> semi-formal document creation.
> - only use the computer for back end heavy lifting such as
providing
> file service or database services.
>
> If you need to do serious desktop work such as CAD or professional
> level graphics editing, or even serious gaming, you'll need to run
> windows.
>
> Linux is a top choice for programming work, or as a replacement
for
> commercial unixes, or as an internet access platform. That it can't
> fill the same role as windows isn't a fault of the operating system but
> simply due to a paucity of high end desktop applications. Whatever the
> reason, if you're not a programmer, a unix professional, or someone
> whose main uses of the computer are limited to email and web browsing
> you'll be much happier with windows. Or a Mac.
>
> That being said I think everyone should have a linux box running.
> It's a great way to make use of spare machines and it's a good learning
> experience for anyone who wants to understand more about these devices
> than "what do I click?" And linux can do many things windows can't
> easily do such as access "broken" windows file systems, drive older
> peripherals, and so on.

It is also why before I buy a PC, I know the components will run Linux.
All my old machines do not get tossed. They end up running Linux/UNIX is
some way. But this time, even my new machine has Linux on it, dual
booting.

Has anyone seen Frank? Oops, almost forgot, kill filed...must be working.
 
On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:44:49 -0500, Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> The disc makes a darn good coaster!
> Other than that...not worth the time
> or massive effort required to install and use it.
>
> Windows Vista is lights years ahead!

Yep. Light years ahead. Not even EOL and not many like it.
 
"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:31:08 -0700, Bill Yanaire wrote:
>
>> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
>> news:67bu2qF2nkm70U3@mid.individual.net...
>>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:59:30 -0400, smbdymf wrote:
>>>
>>>> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:67bloaF2n3rrnU4@mid.individual.net...
>>>>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:31:27 +0800, Sonny wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>>>
>>>>> First off - this is an MS group. I'd like to know why you posted
>>>>> here?
>>>>>
>>>> Be cause he's a low life that wishes he could afford Vista. Instead he
>>>> ahs to use free, poorly supported linsux
>>>
>>> 1) looked in dictionary - could not find "ahs" - please define.
>>>
>>> 2) not familiar with "linsux" could you please provide a link - then I
>>> can ascertain for myself if it's "poorly supported".
>>
>> Just go to the Ubuntu site. It sucks
>
> Agreed. However it seems to suck much less than MS.

Still can't get it right can you ray?

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"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@remove_mvps.com> wrote in message
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> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:fusim6$gce$2@aioe.org...
>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Unlike some here, I do not denigrate Linux distros, only the people who
>>> make wild claims for them.
>>
>> *That's* funny!
>>
>> Alias
>
>
> Not really. Where is the joke? You make greater claims for Ubuntu than
> ever Mark Shuttleworth does. You don't judge from a technical standpoint,
> so much as your dislike for Microsoft..

The problem IS Mike, he CAN'T judge from a technical standpoint because he
lacks the intelligence to do so. As a result, as evidenced here by him and
the other smacktards, he resorts to the old MS antipathy card.

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On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:55:19 +0800, Sonny wrote:

> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>
>>
> I'm sorry if my post was in the wrong forum. But I thought it was
> because I wanted to know what Vista users think of Ubuntu.

No, it isn't in the wrong forum. If the question was purely one of
Ubuntu, I would agree. But you asked "...Vista users think of
Ubuntu...". A legitimate question to ask.

> I'm amazed to read all the threads and the reactions. The cheers and the
> boos.

People on both sides. Some like myself, an admitted Linux user and I
bounce between all sorts of OSes in one day. But I am hear to in my view
dispel some of the mindless anti-Linux FUD.

> Basically, I just got to know about Ubuntu. I can afford vista and I
> have vista. Just a little pissed off with the problems Vista (and it
> predecessors) gave me.
>
> After years of dealing with Windows, I thought someone could come, lift
> me off my feet, get rid of the BSOD, forget about updating
> antivirus,etc.
>
> Guess the day will never come. If it did, what will Bill Gates live on?

Bill Gates already has our money, and he will live on for some time to
come.

If you are short of cash for chasing Microsoft products and OSes with
your credit card, try Linux. Ubuntu is a great distribution to start
with. You will find it includes office tools right out of the box. You
don't have to worry about license keys expiring.

Once you get Ubuntu loaded, post into the Ubuntu news group. There are a
lot of people willing to help over there. You will of course also see
many of the same characters here in the Ubuntu group doing the Ubuntu
bash.

Once you get Ubuntu up and running, load the Pan package for news. It is
much nicer than Outlook Express or Vista Mail. In Vista mail for
example, they haven't fixed a 10 year old quoting issue, but Pan has no
problems with posts from different sources.

One huge good thing about Open Source stuff like Pan, they often (but not
always) have packages that run on XP or Vista. This is beneficial in
that you can run the same application in Linux and in XP or Vista.
OpenOffice is another such product.
 
"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:33:07 -0700, DarkSentinel wrote:
>
>> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
>> news:67bloaF2n3rrnU4@mid.individual.net...
>>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:31:27 +0800, Sonny wrote:
>>>
>>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>
>>> First off - this is an MS group. I'd like to know why you posted here?
>>
>> Indeed. So AGAIN, why are YOU here?
>
> Pardon me! I have as much right to be here as you do. I'm here for several
> reasons - occasionally I can help someone, and I need the mirth it adds to
> my life.

And exactly where have you done so? You are no better than Alias. The
difference is I have used Linux, and have actually helped out people when I
was running it. You have done nothing but spew FUD, and exhibit antipathy.

>>> Yes. It's quite good, though I'd wait a couple of weeks before
>>> installing the latest version which came out today. Use it on four home
>>> computers and five seats I admin at the local library - for public
>>> access internet use. Works very well - troublefree. You can run it as a
>>> Live CD - insert the CD, reboot and it will boot and run from the CD
>>> without any permanent install so you can 'try before you buy'.
>>
>> It's ok if you need a server solution. Not if you need a desktop
>> solution.
>
> Total B.S. Works great as a desktop solution - you'd know that if you ever
> tried it.

Up your meds ray. I posted links to screenshots in another NG showing that I
HAVE run it. You REALLY need to start paying attention. And yes it works
great if all you want to do is sit around on your ass all day and be
unproductive. I have better things to do than sit around all day and surf
the web, and play Tetris.

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"Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
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>
> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
> news:67e9tvF2oc574U3@mid.individual.net...
>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:39:55 -0700, Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>
>>> "Sonny" <sonny@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OZVeC7fpIHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> Is this any good? Anyone tried it?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Ubuntu is good if you just want to Surf the net, write a few E-Mail's
>>> and script a letter to your Mama
>>
>> That's exactly what 98% of users do 98% of the time.
>
> There you go, pulling some figures out of your ass. They say that 98.987%
> of the people who pull figures out their ass don't know what the hell they
> are talking about !!!!!!!

And he is definitely one of those.

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