Ubuntu 8.04 Beta - AfroChat - African American

Gorilla · March 22nd, 2008, 08:22 PM

The Ubuntu Linux Distro version 8.04 is set to be released in April. Also, this is a confirmed long-term support release.

some features:

Xorg 7.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.24
GNOME 2.22
PolicyKit
PulseAudio - sound service
Transmission - BitTorrent client.
Vinagre - VNC client
Brasero - burning software
ufw (uncomplicated) host based firewall
Memory protection changes
Wubi - installation from Windows

Source: Ubuntu 8.04 Beta Release | Ubuntu

JamieC · March 22nd, 2008, 10:12 PM

Gorilla I ran LINUX back in 2004 and it gave me nothing but problems. The problem I found with it is the fact that you have to type in commands like the old DOS format and it worked my nerves. Although I consider LINUX a good format, I've since then sent back to WINDOWS. Prolly because my patience was too short.

Gorilla · March 22nd, 2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JamieC

Gorilla I ran LINUX back in 2004 and it gave me nothing but problems. The problem I found with it is the fact that you have to type in commands like the old DOS format and it worked my nerves. Although I consider LINUX a good format, I've since then sent back to WINDOWS. Prolly because my patience was too short.

I remember that. Its not a system for everyone yet, but its getting there. I'm more of a command line person because it can save me a lot of time and its a nice way to tell my system to do what I would like. Just out of curiosity, how was the hardware support for your machine? Did you have to configure anything manually?

JamieC · March 23rd, 2008, 04:43 PM

Didn't really have to configure anything it was just the fact of having to type in all those other commands if I needed something done. Other then that, if I regain my patience I might give it another shot because at least your 'puter can't get hacked with LINUX.

Gorilla · March 24th, 2008, 03:11 AM

Its not hack proof but I do like not dealing with malware.

Terminal Server · April 18th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

I remember that. Its not a system for everyone yet, but its getting there. I'm more of a command line person because it can save me a lot of time and its a nice way to tell my system to do what I would like. Just out of curiosity, how was the hardware support for your machine? Did you have to configure anything manually?

Linux has improved with it's GIU interfaces. My instructor is like you. She is a command line guru and she lives for it. She echoes your point, "I have complete control to do what I want". The command line can be daunting and intimidating to rookies. I suggest the reader stick to GNOME and KDE Linux distros.

rnojonson · July 17th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Hello folks,
Seems Linux suffers from a bad rap. I'm a new guy on the block, so happy to see a little Linux interest in the MS ocean. Reputations hang on long after the upgrades have come and gone. Ubuntu 8.04 is my present OS. I slipped in the CD, booted, partitioned the drive and installed without a hitch. Ubuntu recognized all my hardware, network and DSL internet. Mind you I have a wired network, wireless folk might brace for problems. The only typing I had to do was when I installed VirtualBox, had to give myself user permissions to use it. I installed XP as a virtual machine so that I wouldn't have to dual-boot any more. It is so funny to see XP in a window. So, here's the landscape that's changed since 2004. Most major Linux's have server and desktop versions. Most Linux's come as a live-CD, which means you can run it off the CD and decide if you want to install it or not. In any case the GUI's have improved to the point they rival or exceed both MS or Mac. There are equivalent Linux apps for almost every MS application. After using Linux and associated software for these few years, the only reason I have to use MS is for some engineering software and to use Internet Explorer to cruise gov web sites which don't work right in Firefox. If you insist on old school Linux give Slackware or Mepis or Red Hat a shot. But Ubuntu has the most pre-compiled, ready to install programs. Most Linux users think Linux is safe because it is not presently a hacker target. What I appreciate is that the safety programs are not in your face, yet you know they are working. Firewall, anti-virus and net tools are all in the background where they belong. One of the biggest problems with selling Linux is that it is pushed by command line gurus who can't shake their ways. Even present Linux books put the GUI in the back. Ubuntu has training material at http://www.intelligentedu.com/blogs/...raining-course.

March 22nd, 2008, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gorilla Afro Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Gender: Posts: 940 Thanks: 43 Thanked 99 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 28 Credits: 7,547	Ubuntu 8.04 Beta The Ubuntu Linux Distro version 8.04 is set to be released in April. Also, this is a confirmed long-term support release. some features: Xorg 7.3 Linux Kernel 2.6.24 GNOME 2.22 PolicyKit PulseAudio - sound service Transmission - BitTorrent client. Vinagre - VNC client Brasero - burning software ufw (uncomplicated) host based firewall Memory protection changes Wubi - installation from Windows Source: Ubuntu 8.04 Beta Release \| Ubuntu

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JamieC SuperModerator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca Baby And Proud Of It!! Gender: Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 69 Thanked 105 Times in 87 Posts Rep Power: 57 Credits: 25,707	Gorilla I ran LINUX back in 2004 and it gave me nothing but problems. The problem I found with it is the fact that you have to type in commands like the old DOS format and it worked my nerves. Although I consider LINUX a good format, I've since then sent back to WINDOWS. Prolly because my patience was too short. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. It's Like That Pixie Dust

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JamieC SuperModerator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca Baby And Proud Of It!! Gender: Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 69 Thanked 105 Times in 87 Posts Rep Power: 57 Credits: 25,707	Didn't really have to configure anything it was just the fact of having to type in all those other commands if I needed something done. Other then that, if I regain my patience I might give it another shot because at least your 'puter can't get hacked with LINUX. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. It's Like That Pixie Dust

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rnojonson Afro Resident Occasional 2Cents Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lorain, Ohio Gender: Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Credits: 180	linux has bad rap Hello folks, Seems Linux suffers from a bad rap. I'm a new guy on the block, so happy to see a little Linux interest in the MS ocean. Reputations hang on long after the upgrades have come and gone. Ubuntu 8.04 is my present OS. I slipped in the CD, booted, partitioned the drive and installed without a hitch. Ubuntu recognized all my hardware, network and DSL internet. Mind you I have a wired network, wireless folk might brace for problems. The only typing I had to do was when I installed VirtualBox, had to give myself user permissions to use it. I installed XP as a virtual machine so that I wouldn't have to dual-boot any more. It is so funny to see XP in a window. So, here's the landscape that's changed since 2004. Most major Linux's have server and desktop versions. Most Linux's come as a live-CD, which means you can run it off the CD and decide if you want to install it or not. In any case the GUI's have improved to the point they rival or exceed both MS or Mac. There are equivalent Linux apps for almost every MS application. After using Linux and associated software for these few years, the only reason I have to use MS is for some engineering software and to use Internet Explorer to cruise gov web sites which don't work right in Firefox. If you insist on old school Linux give Slackware or Mepis or Red Hat a shot. But Ubuntu has the most pre-compiled, ready to install programs. Most Linux users think Linux is safe because it is not presently a hacker target. What I appreciate is that the safety programs are not in your face, yet you know they are working. Firewall, anti-virus and net tools are all in the background where they belong. One of the biggest problems with selling Linux is that it is pushed by command line gurus who can't shake their ways. Even present Linux books put the GUI in the back. Ubuntu has training material at http://www.intelligentedu.com/blogs/...raining-course.

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March 24th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gorilla Afro Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Gender: Posts: 940 Thanks: 43 Thanked 99 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 28 Credits: 7,547	Its not hack proof but I do like not dealing with malware.