Say hello to Drake's possible new OS - SlickMobi

Drake · 07-10-2007, 11:01 PM

yes thats right, I'm looking into Linux as my new OS, its so freakin customizable its unreal!!! here is a screenshot of my desktop

Drake · 07-15-2007, 12:53 AM

ok scratch that, I went from Xandros to Kubuntu. I figured I oughta get the best of the best and its even more customizable than Xandros here is a screenshot of kubuntu

Dr0 · 08-25-2007, 02:23 AM

I like *nix. I was trying to put ubuntu on my Gateway wit XP Pro SP2 but I need a bigger HD so I jus went with 2000NT Pro SP4.

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bobthebuilder · 08-25-2007, 01:18 PM

I am scared to mess with Linux, I know NOTHING about it!

Dr0 · 08-25-2007, 04:05 PM

Nothing to be scared of. Aslong as you get one with a easy GUI.

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Drake · 08-25-2007, 04:22 PM

if you want to learn linux, I would recommend PCLinuxOS. based off mandriva but so freakin easy to use. in fact, I might install it tonight on one of my hard drives....

Dr0 · 08-25-2007, 04:31 PM

Yup. Jus download any Desktop *nix and jus start messing around. It's easy to handle.

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bobthebuilder · 08-25-2007, 04:35 PM

Maybe I will get into that..... does Linux support most hardware and software?

Dr0 · 08-25-2007, 04:42 PM

Yup. A lot of software is *nixable, so jus goto the site and see if you can download the *nix version. (Not sure if the desktop versions windows capabable.)

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Drake · 08-25-2007, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by bobthebuilder

Maybe I will get into that..... does Linux support most hardware and software?

Alot of hardware is supported, but if you want to get the 3d effects, you have to get the proprietary drivers(supplied by the manufacturer) for your video card, most of the time you can get this using the repositories.

Linux is completely different than windows, instead of hunting down the software you want, just open your repository manager and search, alot of times you can find software that is made for linux but comparable to windows apps.