Walmart Offers Ubuntu-Google Desk Top for 200 Wimpy US Dollars

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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

I know how to, but it is all down to personal choice. There has to be
something in the constitution about that, yes? It probably comes under the
general heading of 'rights'.

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> And he claims to be 'helping'..
>>
>
> I am. BTW, Mike, when are you going to learn how to post on Usenet
> properly and stop top posting?
>
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>
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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Do you have 7.10 installed now?

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>
>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a Vista
>>>> newsgroup? :)
>>>
>>> No.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others astray
>>>> for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as well as
>>>> anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>
>>>> :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rich
>>>
>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>> advantages over Vista.
>>
>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may already
>> be using?
>
> Most people won't have this problem. Those who do should dual boot.
>
>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at best
>> iffy on Ubuntu.
>
> There are plenty of web sites with screen shots showing you exactly how to
> install Ubuntu. I've never had a problem installing Ubuntu on a dual boot
> with Windows.
>
> A simple Google search came up with a page dedicated to a dual install of
> Vista and Ubuntu:
>
> http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first
>
>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are not
>> careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you have used
>> a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't backed them up
>> properly.
>
> Back up is a computer user's best friend no matter what OS they use.
>
>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>
> And going from XP to Vista has no learning curve?
>
>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the machine
>> when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to reinstall windows.
>
> If one can follow simple instructions during the install, nothing is
> deleted from Windows. Of course, if one is *switching* from Windows to
> Ubuntu, one would want to wipe out Windows anyway.
>
>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell the
>> unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>
> Yeah, like no WGA, no WPA, not nearly as virus and malware prone as
> Windows, no "one license per computer" crap like you get with Windows and
> Compiz Fusion makes Aero look like an amateur wrote it.
>
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>
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ray wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:04:24 -0400, Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>
>> Wal-Mart had Linux computers back in 2002..
>
> For the record, walmart has never before offered Linux computers in
> their brick and mortar stores - only online.

Wonder if that's because they'd have to have 1,600 computers - as display
models - in their stores vs. the three that they have in the on-line
fullfillment center?
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> Do you have 7.10 installed now?
>

Not yet. I am still waiting for the CDs. Why do you keep asking?

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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> I know how to, but it is all down to personal choice. There has to be
> something in the constitution about that, yes? It probably comes under
> the general heading of 'rights'.
>

But your delimiter nukes all but your post when people use news readers
that aren't from Redmond.

You are free to post upside down for all I care. It's your image that's
presented on Usenet as not knowing how to post properly, not mine.

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HeyBub wrote:

> Alias wrote:
>> Only 138 euros, less than one Generic OEM copy of Windows XP Pro:
>>
>> http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/005830.html
>>
>> How many Big Stores were offering Linux when XP made the scene?
>
> Wow! Heck-of-a deal.
>
> One could get the hardware, load Vista on the machine, and have a fairly
> nice box for ordinary things.

Good luck trying to run that bloatware on this ITX mobo.

Cheers.

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Do you use Linux? Everytime you "google", you're using Linux.
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Would you like some help in downloading the 7.10 ISO and creating an
installation CD? You only have to ask.

You are missing out on Compiz-Fusion and all of the exciting stuff.

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> Do you have 7.10 installed now?
>>
>
> Not yet. I am still waiting for the CDs. Why do you keep asking?
>
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>
> To email me, remove shoes
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> Would you like some help in downloading the 7.10 ISO and creating an
> installation CD? You only have to ask.

I know how to do that. Download ISO, insert blank CD in my burner, open
Nero and burn the image. Done.

> You are missing out on Compiz-Fusion and all of the exciting stuff.
>

As I have stated before, I always wait for the CDs so that any post
release bugs are worked out before I install it. I also am tied up
replacing a dorked motherboard on one of my machines, the one I want to
install Gutsy on so even if the CDs came in the mail today, I wouldn't
be installing it today.

Never fear, however, when I do install it, all of you will get a full
report -)

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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

We will have downloaded 8.04 by the time your full report appears.

Waiting for a post release bug fixed CD? Are the producing a special version
just for you?

A 'dorked' motherboard which just happens to be the target Gutsy machine?
That would take maybe an hour to replace.

Not using your XP/Ubuntu dual boot machine? The one where you do your real
work?

Presumably busy when asked by an OP for help with installing 7.10? Strange
how you are always busy if anybody here needs Ubuntu help. Is this what you
tell your local converts too?

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> Would you like some help in downloading the 7.10 ISO and creating an
>> installation CD? You only have to ask.
>
> I know how to do that. Download ISO, insert blank CD in my burner, open
> Nero and burn the image. Done.
>
>> You are missing out on Compiz-Fusion and all of the exciting stuff.
>>
>
> As I have stated before, I always wait for the CDs so that any post
> release bugs are worked out before I install it. I also am tied up
> replacing a dorked motherboard on one of my machines, the one I want to
> install Gutsy on so even if the CDs came in the mail today, I wouldn't be
> installing it today.
>
> Never fear, however, when I do install it, all of you will get a full
> report -)
>
> --
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>
> To email me, remove shoes
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> We will have downloaded 8.04 by the time your full report appears.

Care to put some money on that, say 2000 euros?

> Waiting for a post release bug fixed CD? Are the producing a special
> version just for you?

No. CDs arrive. I install Ubuntu. I wait. A little orange star appears
in the top right hand corner of the screen to inform me of updates. I
click on it and then click on Install. Done.

>
> A 'dorked' motherboard which just happens to be the target Gutsy
> machine? That would take maybe an hour to replace.

The board I need is on the way. I don't have it yet. Boards for Athlon
XP 3000+s are not exactly common any more.

> Not using your XP/Ubuntu dual boot machine? The one where you do your
> real work?

I'm on holiday now. No real work to do at the moment. My kid is doing
real University work with that machine.

> Presumably busy when asked by an OP for help with installing 7.10?

I wasn't asked by anyone who was serious and you know it.

> Strange how you are always busy if anybody here needs Ubuntu help.

Liar.

> Is
> this what you tell your local converts too?

Yawn.

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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

In line..

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> We will have downloaded 8.04 by the time your full report appears.
>
> Care to put some money on that, say 2000 euros?

M.. Is that how much it will cost to build a decent 'Gutsy'. My Vista box
cost me $700.

>> Waiting for a post release bug fixed CD? Are the producing a special
>> version just for you?
>
> No. CDs arrive. I install Ubuntu. I wait. A little orange star appears in
> the top right hand corner of the screen to inform me of updates. I click
> on it and then click on Install. Done.

M.. Even diehard MS users have beaten you to it..

>
>>
>> A 'dorked' motherboard which just happens to be the target Gutsy machine?
>> That would take maybe an hour to replace.
>
> The board I need is on the way. I don't have it yet. Boards for Athlon XP
> 3000+s are not exactly common any more.

M.. But you have more than two machines, yes?

>
>> Not using your XP/Ubuntu dual boot machine? The one where you do your
>> real work?
>
> I'm on holiday now. No real work to do at the moment. My kid is doing real
> University work with that machine.

M.. I'm sure he/she is.. lol..


>
>> Presumably busy when asked by an OP for help with installing 7.10?
>
> I wasn't asked by anyone who was serious and you know it.
>

M.. Would it have made any difference in this instance? It hasn't in
others..

>> Strange how you are always busy if anybody here needs Ubuntu help.
>
> Liar.
>

M.. You wish..

>> Is this what you tell your local converts too?
>
> Yawn.
>

M.. That's a YES then?..

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>
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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

"caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>
>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a Vista
>>>> newsgroup? :)
>>>
>>> No.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others astray
>>>> for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as well as
>>>> anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>
>>>> :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rich
>>>
>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>> advantages over Vista.
>>
>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may already
>> be using?
>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at best
>> iffy on Ubuntu.
>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are not
>> careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you have used
>> a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't backed them up
>> properly.
>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the machine
>> when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to reinstall windows.
>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell the
>> unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>>
>>
>
>
> Well at least you're honest about where you stand

I'm always honest.
That is why I use windows and unix.. whichever is best for the application.
After all an OS is there to run applications not for users to look at and
think ooh isn't that pretty.
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>
>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a Vista
>>>> newsgroup? :)
>>>
>>> No.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others astray
>>>> for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as well as
>>>> anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>
>>>> :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rich
>>>
>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>> advantages over Vista.
>>
>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may already
>> be using?
>
> Most people won't have this problem. Those who do should dual boot.
>
>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at best
>> iffy on Ubuntu.
>
> There are plenty of web sites with screen shots showing you exactly how to
> install Ubuntu. I've never had a problem installing Ubuntu on a dual boot
> with Windows.
>
> A simple Google search came up with a page dedicated to a dual install of
> Vista and Ubuntu:
>
> http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first

Do you notice the screen shot that warns you which partition tables are
going to be changed and which partitions are going to be formatted.
That's the one that is identical if you accidently select use whole disk.
Really useful screen that.. not only cryptic but useless.

>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are not
>> careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you have used
>> a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't backed them up
>> properly.
>
> Back up is a computer user's best friend no matter what OS they use.

Shame that that guide you recommended above doesn't bother to mention
backups then.

>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>
> And going from XP to Vista has no learning curve?

This is a Vista group so they probably have vista.
Even if they are new to vista what you suggest adds another learning curve.

>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the machine
>> when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to reinstall windows.
>
> If one can follow simple instructions during the install, nothing is
> deleted from Windows. Of course, if one is *switching* from Windows to
> Ubuntu, one would want to wipe out Windows anyway.

I see you have not removed windows.

>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell the
>> unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>
> Yeah, like no WGA, no WPA, not nearly as virus and malware prone as
> Windows, no "one license per computer" crap like you get with Windows and
> Compiz Fusion makes Aero look like an amateur wrote it.

Actually Compiz Fusion looks amateurish and is just eye candy.
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
> news:uMriPwUHIHA.3980@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a
>>>>> Vista newsgroup? :)
>>>>
>>>> No.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others
>>>>> astray for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as
>>>>> well as anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>>
>>>>> :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rich
>>>>
>>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>>> advantages over Vista.
>>>
>>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may
>>> already be using?
>>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at
>>> best iffy on Ubuntu.
>>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are not
>>> careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you have
>>> used a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't backed
>>> them up properly.
>>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the machine
>>> when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to reinstall windows.
>>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell
>>> the unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Well at least you're honest about where you stand
>
> I'm always honest.
> That is why I use windows and unix.. whichever is best for the application.
> After all an OS is there to run applications not for users to look at
> and think ooh isn't that pretty.
>
>


You run Unix and yet can't install Ubuntu?
Right.
caver1
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
> news:fgf769$151$1@aioe.org...
>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a
>>>>> Vista newsgroup? :)
>>>>
>>>> No.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others
>>>>> astray for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as
>>>>> well as anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>>
>>>>> :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rich
>>>>
>>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>>> advantages over Vista.
>>>
>>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may
>>> already be using?
>>
>> Most people won't have this problem. Those who do should dual boot.
>>
>>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at
>>> best iffy on Ubuntu.
>>
>> There are plenty of web sites with screen shots showing you exactly
>> how to install Ubuntu. I've never had a problem installing Ubuntu on a
>> dual boot with Windows.
>>
>> A simple Google search came up with a page dedicated to a dual install
>> of Vista and Ubuntu:
>>
>> http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first
>>
>
> Do you notice the screen shot that warns you which partition tables are
> going to be changed and which partitions are going to be formatted.
> That's the one that is identical if you accidently select use whole disk.
> Really useful screen that.. not only cryptic but useless.
>



Come on you have already been beat into the ground
on this one.
caver1
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

"caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>> news:fgf769$151$1@aioe.org...
>>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a Vista
>>>>>> newsgroup? :)
>>>>>
>>>>> No.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others astray
>>>>>> for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as well as
>>>>>> anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>>>> advantages over Vista.
>>>>
>>>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may already
>>>> be using?
>>>
>>> Most people won't have this problem. Those who do should dual boot.
>>>
>>>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at best
>>>> iffy on Ubuntu.
>>>
>>> There are plenty of web sites with screen shots showing you exactly how
>>> to install Ubuntu. I've never had a problem installing Ubuntu on a dual
>>> boot with Windows.
>>>
>>> A simple Google search came up with a page dedicated to a dual install
>>> of Vista and Ubuntu:
>>>
>>> http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first
>>
>> Do you notice the screen shot that warns you which partition tables are
>> going to be changed and which partitions are going to be formatted.
>> That's the one that is identical if you accidently select use whole disk.
>> Really useful screen that.. not only cryptic but useless.
>>
>
>
>
> Come on you have already been beat into the ground on this one.

How can I have been beaten into the ground.. its wrong!
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

"caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
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> dennis@home wrote:
>>
>>
>> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
>> news:uMriPwUHIHA.3980@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to Linux.
>>>>>>> Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a Vista
>>>>>> newsgroup? :)
>>>>>
>>>>> No.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others astray
>>>>>> for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as well as
>>>>>> anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider the
>>>>> advantages over Vista.
>>>>
>>>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may already
>>>> be using?
>>>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at best
>>>> iffy on Ubuntu.
>>>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are not
>>>> careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you have
>>>> used a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't backed them
>>>> up properly.
>>>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>>>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the machine
>>>> when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to reinstall windows.
>>>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell the
>>>> unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well at least you're honest about where you stand
>>
>> I'm always honest.
>> That is why I use windows and unix.. whichever is best for the
>> application.
>> After all an OS is there to run applications not for users to look at and
>> think ooh isn't that pretty.
>>
>>
>
>
> You run Unix and yet can't install Ubuntu?
> Right.

I didn't say I can't install Ubuntu.
I have had it running fine thanks.
I said Ubuntu is cr@p because it won't install on my vaio.
Its not exactly a state of the art, no drivers available yet, machine.
Other versions of linux and xp run on it but not Ubuntu.
I pity any newbie who gets anything like as many problems as I have had with
Ubuntu on the vaio.
It just evidences that Ubuntu is not going anywhere yet.
Its a shame its a celeron as I might have put OS x on it.
 
Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
> news:eRBeV7YHIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uMriPwUHIHA.3980@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> dennis@home wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:fgevge$7na$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>>>> Vista is one of the main reasons people are heading over to
>>>>>>>> Linux. Ergo, on topic in this ng.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is Linux that bad .. that you have to live your Linux life in a
>>>>>>> Vista newsgroup? :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> here is something to chew on .. if you willfully lead others
>>>>>>> astray for you own amusement .. you pay the price on your head as
>>>>>>> well as anyone else unfortunate to have listened to you.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Repent! .. its not too late
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rich
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Suggesting Ubuntu is not leading anyone astray when you consider
>>>>>> the advantages over Vista.
>>>>>
>>>>> Advantages like not being able to run windows programs they may
>>>>> already be using?
>>>>> Advantages like having to learn how to do an OS install that is at
>>>>> best iffy on Ubuntu.
>>>>> Advantages like losing all your pictures and documents if you are
>>>>> not careful and not being able to get them back using Ubuntu if you
>>>>> have used a windows backup program or not at all if you haven't
>>>>> backed them up properly.
>>>>> Advantages like having to learn a whole new way of doing things.
>>>>> Advantages like losing the ability to put windows back on the
>>>>> machine when Ubuntu deletes the recovery partition needed to
>>>>> reinstall windows.
>>>>> There is a huge list of "advantages" to Ubuntu that you never tell
>>>>> the unsuspecting victims of your advice.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well at least you're honest about where you stand
>>>
>>> I'm always honest.
>>> That is why I use windows and unix.. whichever is best for the
>>> application.
>>> After all an OS is there to run applications not for users to look at
>>> and think ooh isn't that pretty.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> You run Unix and yet can't install Ubuntu?
>> Right.
>
> I didn't say I can't install Ubuntu.
> I have had it running fine thanks.
> I said Ubuntu is cr@p because it won't install on my vaio.
> Its not exactly a state of the art, no drivers available yet, machine.
> Other versions of linux and xp run on it but not Ubuntu.
> I pity any newbie who gets anything like as many problems as I have had
> with Ubuntu on the vaio.
> It just evidences that Ubuntu is not going anywhere yet.
> Its a shame its a celeron as I might have put OS x on it.
>
>
That must mean OSx must be crap if it won't run
on it.
Did you see if Fiesty will run on it. And why
don't you complain or ask for help in the Ubuntu
newsgroup? Or is it you don't want help? You sure
arn't going to get it here.
caver1
 
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Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
> In line..
>

Due to your Wintard top posting, my newsreader won't let me quote you to
be able to respond and I'm not going to take the time to copy and paste
your response.

When you learn how to post properly on Usenet, I'll be happy to reply. I
believe even Windows Jail can be configured to bottom post your
signature and delimiter.

A. Because that way it makes sense.
Q. Why bottom post?

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Re: Walmart offers for a wimpy $39.00

It hasn't stopped you in the past.. lol..

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"Alias" <iamalias@gmailshoes.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>> In line..
>>
>
> Due to your Wintard top posting, my newsreader won't let me quote you to
> be able to respond and I'm not going to take the time to copy and paste
> your response.
>
> When you learn how to post properly on Usenet, I'll be happy to reply. I
> believe even Windows Jail can be configured to bottom post your signature
> and delimiter.
>
> A. Because that way it makes sense.
> Q. Why bottom post?
>
> --
> Alias
>
> To email me, remove shoes
 
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