[TriLUG] Ubuntu: whats all the fuss?

Jim Ray jim at neuse.net
Fri Oct 20 05:21:20 EDT 2006


I like Ubuntu because even on an older PC, I can insert DVD, load and patch
the OS in an hour without registering, activating or entitling.  Try to do
that with Winders or many of the other flavors of Linux.

Regards,

Jim

Jim Ray, President
Neuse River Networks
tel: 919-838-1672 cell: 919-606-1772
http://www.Neuse.Net
 
-----Original Message-----
From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On Behalf
Of Mike A. Salim
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:44 PM
To: Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list
Subject: [TriLUG] Ubuntu: whats all the fuss?

Hi all,

 

OK I am getting curious about Ubuntu.  I am hearing a lot about it so I
did the usual googling, visiting www.ubunto.com <http://www.ubunto.com/>
etc. to see why this is a "better linux".  I was expecting to find lots
of sites giving examples and arguments about why this is the greatest
thing since sliced bread.  So far, I found nada (of substance).  All I
can tell is that Ubuntu is (maybe!) better for those wishing to run
Linux workstations for their computer un-savvy spouses.  Is that it ??!!

 

Can someone point me to some specific advantages of Ubuntu over any
other distro, Debian or not?  How is it better than regular Debian
(cosmetics and catchy name aside).  Why would I choose Ubuntu over
Centos?  Or Vista for that matter (gasp!)  I just want to understand
what the fuss is all about in a broad minded fashion.

 

Best regards

Mike Salim

 

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