No Linux desktop? Really? Compiz and all, I think there are a few out there that deserve to be on this list.
No Linux desktop? Really? Compiz and all, I think there are a few out there that deserve to be on this list.
@fluff:
I got tired of having trouble with viruses and blue screens and decided to try Linux. Started with SUSE and a week later I was installing Ubuntu, I think what made me stay on it was the challenge of having everything work and learn something new, get my brain working for a change :-)
I did not buy any soft for my laptop, currently running Ubuntu 7.10.
Second question: As the monitors lower their prices dual are becoming a standard for many-many users. Any plans in making Ubuntu dual-monitors friendly for users? Is this a priority?
Since most of the guys that adopted Ubuntu like myself are tech fans are having trouble connecting their gadgets for them to be fully-functional (i.e. my new Nokia E61i), how do you plan to be on top of this new technologies and convince the manufacturers that the Ubuntu desktop base is growing enough for them to…
I was a Windows user for more than 10 years until I switched to Linux (Ubuntu) about a year ago. It wasn't easy, but I am really happy with the results. I just bought a Dell inspiron 1420 with Windows to do a dual install (I figured if it's the model they sell with Linux it has to be easy to get the controllers for…
I use it all the time, specially when I need fast hassle-free read of the basic contents. It is really usefull when someone sends 10 docs with payments to be done and you can have them one in tags while writing the checks.
The version for Linux is not available right now on their website...
What I do is use Gmail as my primary email client and then download the messages for backup in Outlook. I've installed the Yahoo Desktop search that indexes my mails daily. And, yes, it does look into attachments (even in DOCs, PDFs and a whole bunch of formats). I know it takes a little extra time, but it gives you…