If I went with Ubuntu...

[footfikinmasta]

Can I use most or all of my personal programs I have for my PC like Nero, Mozilla and all the DVD burning software?

Thanks

[glc]

Nope. Windows software cannot be installed, you need Linux-compatible software, and you will find open source versions of just about anything you need, but you won't find Nero.

[footfikinmasta]

Wheres a good place to find out whats available for Linux? Is there one?

Where can I find info on the benefits to going with Linux?

Thanks

[glc]

Ubuntu should install by default enough utilities for you to get started - CD/DVD burning, a usable web browser, media player, etc.

[footfikinmasta]

Thanks for the info glc.

[faulkner132]

http://132solutions.com/ubuntu.php

Read the Windows to Ubuntu Transition Guide.

[LeftyAce]

Once ubuntu is installed, open up Synaptic package manager, and you'll have a HUGE list of available programs. Just click, install, and enjoy!

[bd1886]

Reading this made me want to give my live cd a spin. Here goes...

[Rodgers46]

OK everyone here goes.
Bought the book; Beginning Ubuntu Linux by Keir Thomas. Read most of it to get started. Backed up what I thought I should and am now going to try to put it on my HD with a dual boot with a pirated(opps) version of XP. Read the stickies and most info on the forum.

Any suggestions before I get started?

[cuog]

Suggestions:

1) Don't use pirated software
2) Don' tell us about the pirated software you use
3) Be patient, Ubuntu is not Windows, things will be different and you will have to work through them. Its just like when you first learned to use Windows waaaaay back when, so dont expect to suddenly know everything about it.

[Rodgers46]

Sorry, It was given to me on the machine and I'm am just now feeling comfortable enough to go to the other side.
If the install works well, I will dump it.
Again, my apologies

[ChaosLord40k]

Originally Posted by glc Nope. Windows software cannot be installed, you need Linux-compatible software, and you will find open source versions of just about anything you need, but you won't find Nero.

You can use WINE(completely free, is very good at the moment.), Cedega(<< costs $, geared for games, not very good) or CrossOver Office(<<< Same as WINE, but much easier to use, and backed by a company.) to run Windows applications. They are not perfect, but are great solutions. WINE being the Open Source Software the other ones are based on. It has came a long way and is able to run a large amount of software. CrossOver Office uses current versions of WINE, but it is pay to use, though it does all the incredibly hard work for software not so easy to install. Not to say everything is hard to install in WINE, it just can be. Cedega is based on a much older version of WINE when WINE was still using the MIT license, and seems to be out of steam. It may pick up, so keep an eye on it, but just give your gaming needs a chance with WINE, for you may be able to get it to work before you spend money.

And the latest Nero was ported to Linux, and is supported by Nero.

By the way, you should ask Linux specific questions here: LinuxQuestions.org. They have a newbie section.

[LeftyAce]

I've never had any success with WINE. Chaos, have you actually gotten stuff to work? In my experience, the install.exe will run great, but the installed prog didin't work.....That was a year ago tho....

[ChaosLord40k]

I have gotten several pieces of software to run under WINE. Here is some examples:

MS Office 1997 (never paid for others... so I didn't get to try.)
World of Warcraft
Half-Life 1 games
Half-Life 2 games
Internet Explorer
iTunes
Windows Media Player
Flash 9 (no need anymore)
much more...

mostly games...

It isn't difficult. WINE is free, but requires a little command line knowledge.

CrossOver Office is fantastic, it requires just to install the program from command line (simple ./filename), and you can click your way around programs.

That isn't to say every program works, it simply is not true, but many do, and more are workable as time passes.

[Jose Suarez]

If you really need to run Windows software and Linux do a dual boot, wine can have problems in some games, (removed by moderator).

[Panama Red]

Jose, you're new here. I suggest you read our Rules.

Zero Tolerance on Piracy
NO WAREZ. NO SERIALS. NO CRACKS / CRACKING / ILLEGAL PROGRAMS. Anything that can be used in software piracy or other illegal software activities will result in a ban. Same goes for abusive programs like mailbombers, forum and usenet flooders and email harvesting bots. This also includes unreleased products. Workarounds which comprimise security, bypass password protection, or otherwise go to gain unauthorized access to private data or information is prohibitied. Links provided to locations that offer tutorials or tips for any of these activities are also forbidden

[Jose Suarez]

my bad...

[Jose Suarez]

I'm strong supporter of antipiracy activities and a weak supporter of piradated software in which I smetimes support.

there are two coins in which total to 35 cents, one is not a dime.

(DoS)

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by Jose Suarez I'm strong supporter of antipiracy activities and a weak supporter of piradated software in which I smetimes support. there are two coins in which total to 35 cents, one is not a dime. (DoS)

The other one is a dime though...

[ChaosLord40k]

Maybe he means... 'one' is not a dime. 'one' is 'one'.

So a dime and a quarter.

[dogdude16]

im going to start trying ubuntu soon and i have a question and i didn't want to start a new thread for one question. is there any good web developing software for ubuntu and if so what is the name of it.

[dogdude16]

The guide Faulker132 linked isn't working and i was going to to install ubuntu today but since the guide wasn't working i didn't. so is there another good guide out there, i tried to find one but couln't.

also is there new version of ubuntu , mabye in beta something like 6.10 edgy??

[glc]

http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/903/
http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/917/
http://www.pcmech.com/show/os/943/

[ChaosLord40k]

Great web developing software off the top of my head:

NVU (highly recommended... easy to use)

Quanta

BlueFish

a text editor (your choice of the best: vi, vi or emacs ... I'm just kidding! vi).

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by dogdude16 The guide Faulker132 linked isn't working and i was going to to install ubuntu today but since the guide wasn't working i didn't. so is there another good guide out there, i tried to find one but couln't. also is there new version of ubuntu , mabye in beta something like 6.10 edgy??

My site should be back up within a week or so.
We did an OS upgrade on the server this weekend and I haven't had time to get it back up yet.

[glc]

I posted the 3 links to your articles here at the Mech.

[faulkner132]

Originally Posted by glc I posted the 3 links to your articles here at the Mech.

They are severely outdated... especially the install guide.
They refer to the 5.10 release which is 3 releases retired.

[dogdude16]

i am trying to put ubuntu on my old computer but it wont read the disc when the computer starts up. i have it in a dvd rom drive and the drive is on the end slot of the ide channel. i know the dvd rom drive works. The disc is fine because it will open during xp and i can look at the intro to ubuntu window. the disc is also an official disc they sent me.

so what is going on?? any ideas

[LeftyAce]

Make sure your dvd drive is set to boot first in the BIOS.

[dogdude16]

haha what a stupid mistake i will go retry now.


the computer does not tell me what key to press to enter bios so i pressed f2 f4 f6 f8 f10 f12 and delete on different boot ups and none got me in to bios. so this is my problem now, man all this for Ubuntu.