Did I mention I’m diggin’ Ubuntu? While I haven’t seen to many distros, I would guess that this one is the most Windows-user friendly of the bunch.
Don’t get me wrong, I like Mandriva. There were just way too many options. It was daunting and confusing. Ubuntu is still slightly confusing, but in a more comfortable way.
For example; I wanted to install Mozilla Thunderbird for mail. There is already a Ubuntu build available in the package manager. I want it to be my default email client? 3 clicks (that were easy to find) and I’m all set. So, all of my email accounts have been loaded as have all of my RSS feeds.
Sound works, but it would seem the players that came with only will import using OGG/Vorbis. Since I don’t ever comment on /., I think I’ll have to find a way to do mp3’s.
Still have to get access the 2nd drive in this machine, and setup networking so I can print, but I think I’ll have that done today.
Perhaps an entire week of no Windows is in order, where possible of course
Not really ever getting into Mandriva, I thought I’d try out something different for the extra box that I have sitting under my desk.
this time it’s Ubuntu. From the site:
“Ubuntu” is an ancient African word, meaning “humanity to others”. Ubuntu also means “I am what I am because of who we all are”. The Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world
So far, I’m diggin’ it. Unlike Mandriva, it doesn’t come pre-installed with every known app under the sun. It also doesn’t give you a bazillion different ways to configure the computer easily. It’s also using the Gnome desktop instead of KDE, which I think I like better too.
I would have to say that if you are looking for a windows replacement, Ubuntu would be a pretty good way to start. Since I’m way more comfortable with this distro, I’m sure I’ll be using it more and keep you posted.
As I read more and more information about the damned Sony fiasco, I feel I need to do an update.
I said in this post not to agree to the EULA if prompted by a Sony CD. That is entirely false. Turns out that all you have to do is put the CD in. By the time the EULA comes up, the nasty stuff is already installed.
But, don’t fret. Just take the disc back to the retailer where you purchased it and they should hook you up with a refund since all of those disc have been recalled by Sony.
From the “no shit this really happened” files…
Been dealing with a problem at the resort. Internet connectivity. Or rather, a lack of a good connection. While their circuit isn’t the fastest (data and voice are shared on 1 T-1), it was faster than it has been for the last month.
My first investigation determined the fault was with the phone company. It happened shortly after a total outage. Of course, the phone company came back and couldn’t find anything.
So I start. I check DNS. I do a complete virus/adware/spyware/nasty crap scan on every computer on the property. Nothing. Well, some spyware, but nothing to get in a snit over.
So I keep checking. Event viewer errors are researched. More DNS checking ensues. I just can’t find anything wrong.
So, I drive out there (4.5 hours each way) to actually get my hands on the equipment. I first check the XP machines down there for all the nasty crap that can kill bandwidth. Nothing.
Then I start back on the server. Still can’t find anything wrong.
So, I hook up my laptop. It’s slow also. I plug my laptop directly into the router, still slow. I made my laptop the router, plugged directly into the adtran box. Still slow.
I knew this wasn’t my problem!
So I called the phone company guys. Super helpful and got them squared away this morning.
The problem?
There was a bullet in the line.
Yes, that’s right, I said a bullet.
You just can’t make this shit up.
That I was going to make was going to be password protected. I say was going to make.
I have since decided not to make that post. Sorry to let you down. I’ll find a monkey or something to put here instead.
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