Today I'm Windows Free! - GoFuckYourself.com

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-02-2006, 11:31 PM

Thats right, I just uninstalled Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux, and I'm LOVING it by the way!

notabook · 08-02-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

Thats right, I just uninstalled Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux, and I'm LOVING it by the way!

Grats! Ubuntu sounds like a type of meat. A type of delicious meat

tony286 · 08-02-2006, 11:32 PM

is it faster than xp also what did you put it on?

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-02-2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

is it faster than xp also what did you put it on?

so far it is VERY fast.. alot better then XP

im running it on a Dell Demension 3000

aico · 08-02-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

is it faster than xp also what did you put it on?

Exactly what isn't faster than XP?

xanx · 08-02-2006, 11:38 PM

is there a version of photoshop for linux? thats the main reason I don't switch

KRL · 08-02-2006, 11:39 PM

What do you think about Suse 10.1? Thinking about checking it out.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-02-2006, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanx

is there a version of photoshop for linux? thats the main reason I don't switch

thats one of the reasons i was hesitant, but luckly Ubuntu has a feature that lets you check out the OS by booting to the CD you burn the ISO to, and you can play with it like it was actually installed, they got FireFox, GAIM, and GIMP (linux version of photoshop) pre-installed on the system, and GIMP looks like it can do what i need photoshop for, so im good to go

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRL

What do you think about Suse 10.1? Thinking about checking it out.

personally, i haven't used anything other then Windows and ofcourse Mac from highschool

this is my first time on linux, and im digging it so far

BusterBunny · 08-02-2006, 11:41 PM

KRL · 08-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanx

is there a version of photoshop for linux? thats the main reason I don't switch

No you have to run it under Wine. Wine will let you run about 4,500 windows apps using the Windows API on top of Unix.

http://www.winehq.com/

KRL · 08-02-2006, 11:46 PM

http://www.novell.com/products/suselinux/

That's the link for Novell's Suse 10.1

If you pickup a copy of this months Linux Magazine, they've got the Suse 10.1 full DVD so you don't have to download it all.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-02-2006, 11:48 PM

only problem is, i can't view videos in windows media format, or quicktime... which is a drag... anyway to get around that?

KRL · 08-02-2006, 11:49 PM

I really think Microsoft has a lot to worry about in the future. Open Source is doing a full on assault.

Also, if anyone wants a free office suite like MS Office.

Open Office 2.03 is fantastic and FREE!

http://www.openoffice.org

KRL · 08-02-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

only problem is, i can't view videos in windows media format, or quicktime... which is a drag... anyway to get around that?

Pretty sure VLC Media Player will take care of that for you.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

darksoul · 08-02-2006, 11:55 PM

I got rid of all windowses too.
Ubuntu is the first linux distro that made a nice and easy to use desktop.
If they continue improving it Im sure more will switch.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-03-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRL

Pretty sure VLC Media Player will take care of that for you.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ubuntu.html

i did everything there, how do i use it now?

im sooooooooooo used to clicking an .exe to install shit... gah

XOS_Andrei_G · 08-03-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRL

No you have to run it under Wine. Wine will let you run about 4,500 windows apps using the Windows API on top of Unix.

http://www.winehq.com/

Wow. Great link. Cheers mate.

KRL · 08-03-2006, 01:58 AM

Bump for open source software.

S P A N N O W · 08-03-2006, 02:19 AM

KRL, what about drivers for video cards, sound cards and hardware - got a handy link to utilities that address those (I'm right on the verge of switching myself)?

tahiti · 08-03-2006, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

Thats right, I just uninstalled Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux, and I'm LOVING it by the way!

Ubuntu sounds like an African Monkey

There's software on linux...

tahiti · 08-03-2006, 02:31 AM

I forgot also: be prepared to make security updates more often than on XP, linux is insecure . It's just a statisc fact, and no I'm not pro XP I even hate it and use OSX.

fuzebox · 08-03-2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanx

is there a version of photoshop for linux? thats the main reason I don't switch

Dude GIMP has been rocking for years... I know a few designers who have been using it exclusively for 8-9 years. Personally I have been running Linux on my desktop for 8 years and have not really had a problem with missing software, other than the latest games, which I can really do without.

fuzebox · 08-03-2006, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRL

What do you think about Suse 10.1? Thinking about checking it out.

Suse has always been behind the game IMO. They have a big corporate presence, especially in Europe, but as far as software goes, they started as a revamped version of Redhat before Redhat really took off in terms of development. Now if you want a Redhat-based distribution, Fedora is the way to go, and buying/downloading Suse will leave you with an inferior product.

fuzebox · 08-03-2006, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S P A N N O W

KRL, what about drivers for video cards, sound cards and hardware - got a handy link to utilities that address those (I'm right on the verge of switching myself)?

Any modern Linux installer (ie. Fedora or Ubuntu) will have all those drivers in the box... Hell, they've had them for years. I installed a recent Ubuntu on my laptop 2 years ago, and it picked up the graphics card (which XP still doesn't and requires a CD), the wireless controller, the Winmodem, and a ton of other shit which has been historically a pain in the ass.

tahiti · 08-03-2006, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzebox

Dude GIMP has been rocking for years... I know a few designers who have been using it exclusively for 8-9 years. Personally I have been running Linux on my desktop for 8 years and have not really had a problem with missing software, other than the latest games, which I can really do without.

yeah yeah a friend of a friend of friend hear Gimp was cool....
Dude Gimp sucks, it's to do basic stuff. Nothing can replace a PS.
Can you dev some Flash on linux? I mean real flash solution? I'd miss many softwares.

Linux is fine if you just do desktop stuff like word, mail, internet browsing. and of course servers.

Magix · 08-03-2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterBunny

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-03-2006, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzebox

Any modern Linux installer (ie. Fedora or Ubuntu) will have all those drivers in the box... Hell, they've had them for years. I installed a recent Ubuntu on my laptop 2 years ago, and it picked up the graphics card (which XP still doesn't and requires a CD), the wireless controller, the Winmodem, and a ton of other shit which has been historically a pain in the ass.

yeah, i didn't have to download any drivers or anything, when i installed it, it was all working just as if i bought it pre-installed

where as windows i had to download video drivers, CD DRIVERS, and a fucking driver for my internet...

ubuntu was all ready to go once i was installed

Kimo · 08-03-2006, 04:01 AM

linux whore

Wilbo · 08-03-2006, 04:20 AM

I've always had dual boot systems for years. I would go completely linux if my kid didn't need windows to play his games. I'm gonna get a new puter and put thie old one in my kid's room ( sans internet ) and be 100% linux.

3M TA3 · 08-03-2006, 04:20 AM

testpie · 08-03-2006, 04:28 AM

Good for you! I've been wanting to switch for ages now too, but i haven't had the balls to go through with it, because i know i'd have to spend ages tweaking it all again, not to mention that in University, they'll be using XP, so i can't be arsed switching around between the two.

FuqALot · 08-03-2006, 04:31 AM

Ive used Linux every now and then since the original redhat 5.2,
and i have to say that XP is still best. If you secure it properly.

Windows is simply faster, smoother and the resolutions are better.
It all depends on what you do though, but if you use stuff like dreamweaver, photoshop and other things, then windows is definitly best for you.. Only when you're a programmer, linux might be interesting.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-03-2006, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuqALot

Ive used Linux every now and then since the original redhat 5.2,
and i have to say that XP is still best. If you secure it properly.

Windows is simply faster, smoother and the resolutions are better.
It all depends on what you do though, but if you use stuff like dreamweaver, photoshop and other things, then windows is definitly best for you.. Only when you're a programmer, linux might be interesting.

i use dreamweaver and photoshop, but i found other things that can take their place in linux

FuqALot · 08-03-2006, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

i use dreamweaver and photoshop, but i found other things that can take their place in linux

I know.. you also have software like CrossOver Office that allow you to use windows software in Linux.. but it all just doesn't work as good and smooth as in Windows.

It's fun to use though, but imo that's it. I bet you will get bored and tired of the limitations in like a month and you will be reinstalling XP again.

DEA - banned for life · 08-03-2006, 06:16 AM

im sitckin with my commodore and basic

mrthumbs · 08-07-2006, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ubuntu.html

i did everything there, how do i use it now?

im sooooooooooo used to clicking an .exe to install shit... gah

now thtats funny

Big_Red · 08-07-2006, 07:30 AM

traitor!!!!!

Mr. Romance · 08-07-2006, 07:33 AM

leaving the microsoft cult? I have freinds that have done the same..

Mr. Romance

joshll · 08-07-2006, 07:34 AM

nice MSMC is impressive also. 2005 adition.

Twisted Dave · 08-07-2006, 07:37 AM

Til Adobe support Linux, I'll stick with Windows or OSX thanks

Plus...

did you know that most bluescreens... MOST... ALMOST all in fact, are NOT Windows errors, but applications that are running under Windows. Of course, most people blame Microsoft, but that simply isn't the case.

drjones · 08-07-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

only problem is, i can't view videos in windows media format, or quicktime... which is a drag... anyway to get around that?

I beleive mplayer has some limited wmv capabilities, and quicktime emulation as well.

mplayerhq.nu

drjones · 08-07-2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahiti

I forgot also: be prepared to make security updates more often than on XP, linux is insecure . It's just a statisc fact, and no I'm not pro XP I even hate it and use OSX.

Well, tradition for most Linux vendors and the OSS community in general is to fix security holes as soon as they are found. This usually means you see updates roll out quite often. In contrast, microsoft lets their security fixes wait till their next scheduled update. I think they are finally getting better about this, but they havnt regained my trust yet. I used to work for Red Hat so I might be biased;)

I dont know the procedures that ubuntu sets up by default to keep your system updated, but it is based on debian, wich has the apt-get system for managing installs and updates. Keeping your system updated is as simple as running one command (sudo apt-get -u upgradel, i beleive).. and if they are smart, it does this in the background once or twice a day. Can anyone confirm that?

Fedora and Red Hat both come out of the box by default with up2date (yum for fedora) scheduled to check for security updates etc, and install the quietly in the background while you use your computer so you dont have to ever think about it.

Tdog · 08-07-2006, 08:30 AM

How can you play battlefield 2 if you give up XP..

acctman · 08-07-2006, 08:54 AM

microsoft has nothing to worry about, a few geeks install linux doesn't hurt there market. everyone said Linux will cause the end of Win NT didn't happen. most fortune 500 companies perfer Win NT over linux, the top 5 sites on the net are running NT servers

drjones · 08-07-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acctman

microsoft has nothing to worry about, a few geeks install linux doesn't hurt there market. everyone said Linux will cause the end of Win NT didn't happen. most fortune 500 companies perfer Win NT over linux, the top 5 sites on the net are running NT servers

What top 5 sites are you talking about..

1. Yahoo - BSD

2. MSN - Obvious

3. Google - Proprietary Custom OS

inabon · 08-07-2006, 09:52 AM

great you just increased the amount of people not using windows by .0000001%

and even better one less person now knowing how to use windows without fucking it up.

what kind of work do you do on your pc besides posting on the board?

MyNameIsNobody · 08-07-2006, 11:24 AM

so is linux a good substitute for XP or are you very limited? for example editing movies, photoshoping, downloading files from torrents, playing new games, voice and video chatting over skype/ICQ/msn/ventrilo etc.. ? and other various stuff ppl do? Is it like a mac, you can do everything but you'll feel like a retard the first couple of weeks? :P what's the downsides?

Doctor Dre · 08-07-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL :D

thats one of the reasons i was hesitant, but luckly Ubuntu has a feature that lets you check out the OS by booting to the CD you burn the ISO to, and you can play with it like it was actually installed, they got FireFox, GAIM, and GIMP (linux version of photoshop) pre-installed on the system, and GIMP looks like it can do what i need photoshop for, so im good to go

personally, i haven't used anything other then Windows and ofcourse Mac from highschool

this is my first time on linux, and im digging it so far

I've used GIMP before and it's nothing like photoshop unfortunatly.

Fuckin Bill · 08-07-2006, 11:47 AM

If you're still experimenting and getting used to it, you should also take a look at Mandriva. http://www.mandriva.com/en/download

You can get a "live" version as well as full installs there. Very easy installation and 90% of what you need to do webmaster work is already there. Also extremely easy to install and update with their RPM system, just like running windows update.

Installer · 08-07-2006, 11:53 AM

Congrats!

08-02-2006, 11:31 PM	#1
Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	Today I'm Windows Free! Thats right, I just uninstalled Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux, and I'm LOVING it by the way!

08-02-2006, 11:39 PM	#7
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	What do you think about Suse 10.1? Thinking about checking it out. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

08-02-2006, 11:41 PM	#9
BusterBunny perverted justice decoy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: unborn still in the womb connected via blackberry Posts: 19,291	__________________ my sig caught gonoherpasyphilaids and died

08-02-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	http://www.novell.com/products/suselinux/ That's the link for Novell's Suse 10.1 If you pickup a copy of this months Linux Magazine, they've got the Suse 10.1 full DVD so you don't have to download it all. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

08-02-2006, 11:49 PM	#13
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	I really think Microsoft has a lot to worry about in the future. Open Source is doing a full on assault. Also, if anyone wants a free office suite like MS Office. Open Office 2.03 is fantastic and FREE! http://www.openoffice.org __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

08-02-2006, 11:32 PM	#3
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	is it faster than xp also what did you put it on?

08-02-2006, 11:38 PM	#6
xanx Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,711	is there a version of photoshop for linux? thats the main reason I don't switch

08-02-2006, 11:48 PM	#12
Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	only problem is, i can't view videos in windows media format, or quicktime... which is a drag... anyway to get around that?

08-02-2006, 11:55 PM	#15
darksoul Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: /root/ Posts: 4,997	I got rid of all windowses too. Ubuntu is the first linux distro that made a nice and easy to use desktop. If they continue improving it Im sure more will switch. __________________ 1337 5y54\|)m1n: 157717888 BM-2cUBw4B2fgiYAfjkE7JvWaJMiUXD96n9tN Cambooth

08-03-2006, 01:58 AM	#18
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Bump for open source software. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

08-03-2006, 02:19 AM	#19
S P A N N O W Everywhere You Wanna Be! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 11,941	KRL, what about drivers for video cards, sound cards and hardware - got a handy link to utilities that address those (I'm right on the verge of switching myself)? __________________ Ambush

08-03-2006, 02:31 AM	#21
tahiti Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: localhost Posts: 699	I forgot also: be prepared to make security updates more often than on XP, linux is insecure . It's just a statisc fact, and no I'm not pro XP I even hate it and use OSX. __________________ ------------------------------- Oliver Smith "Drunk Russian Hackers are Invincible" ASCII P0rn rules aim: olvrsmt icq: 21018030

08-03-2006, 04:01 AM	#28
Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	linux whore __________________ ...

08-03-2006, 04:20 AM	#29
Wilbo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,082	I've always had dual boot systems for years. I would go completely linux if my kid didn't need windows to play his games. I'm gonna get a new puter and put thie old one in my kid's room ( sans internet ) and be 100% linux.

08-03-2006, 04:20 AM	#30
3M TA3 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,972	__________________ Dedicated and colo hosting: ICQ 291313057 "A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." - Albert Einstein

08-03-2006, 04:28 AM	#31
testpie Mostly retired Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,231	Good for you! I've been wanting to switch for ages now too, but i haven't had the balls to go through with it, because i know i'd have to spend ages tweaking it all again, not to mention that in University, they'll be using XP, so i can't be arsed switching around between the two. __________________ Affiliates: DogFart ~ Domain parking: NameDrive ~ Traffic broker: Traffic Holder

08-03-2006, 04:31 AM	#32
FuqALot Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Malibu Posts: 3,817	Ive used Linux every now and then since the original redhat 5.2, and i have to say that XP is still best. If you secure it properly. Windows is simply faster, smoother and the resolutions are better. It all depends on what you do though, but if you use stuff like dreamweaver, photoshop and other things, then windows is definitly best for you.. Only when you're a programmer, linux might be interesting.

08-03-2006, 06:16 AM	#35
DEA - banned for life V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: InYour Head Posts: 7,886	im sitckin with my commodore and basic

08-07-2006, 07:30 AM	#37
Big_Red Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Do you care? Posts: 4,147	traitor!!!!! __________________ 60% Revshare. http://www.boobycash.com We got the boobs and the cash! ICQ 198-580-197 24/7 support

08-07-2006, 07:33 AM	#38
Mr. Romance The Face of Romance and the Symbol of Freedom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The America's Posts: 7,821	leaving the microsoft cult? I have freinds that have done the same.. Mr. Romance __________________ Free Leads Program now paying up to $6 Gerard-Director of Global Sales Sign up Here: CamStarCash Check out: FreeCamStars ICQ: 330 662 299 gerard at freecamstars . com

08-07-2006, 07:34 AM	#39
joshll Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tenerife, Los Gigantos Posts: 1,534	nice MSMC is impressive also. 2005 adition. __________________ WiredBall PinPointsX ICQ: 227454293

08-07-2006, 07:37 AM	#40
Twisted Dave Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,635	Til Adobe support Linux, I'll stick with Windows or OSX thanks Plus... did you know that most bluescreens... MOST... ALMOST all in fact, are NOT Windows errors, but applications that are running under Windows. Of course, most people blame Microsoft, but that simply isn't the case. __________________ Custom Cartoon Mascots - ICQ: 243355699, Email: [email protected] or Click Sig - 15% referrals. Send me clients, make money!

08-07-2006, 08:30 AM	#43
Tdog Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,707	How can you play battlefield 2 if you give up XP.. __________________ SOLOGIRLPAYS.COM Very Hot Solo Girls now paying 50% sales,rebills and 10% webmaster referral. Free Hosted Galleries are ready to go !!

08-07-2006, 08:54 AM	#44
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	microsoft has nothing to worry about, a few geeks install linux doesn't hurt there market. everyone said Linux will cause the end of Win NT didn't happen. most fortune 500 companies perfer Win NT over linux, the top 5 sites on the net are running NT servers

08-07-2006, 09:52 AM	#46
inabon Good Old Fat Webmaster Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boquete, Panamá Posts: 970	great you just increased the amount of people not using windows by .0000001% and even better one less person now knowing how to use windows without fucking it up. what kind of work do you do on your pc besides posting on the board?

08-07-2006, 11:24 AM	#47
MyNameIsNobody Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Swedän Posts: 2,947	so is linux a good substitute for XP or are you very limited? for example editing movies, photoshoping, downloading files from torrents, playing new games, voice and video chatting over skype/ICQ/msn/ventrilo etc.. ? and other various stuff ppl do? Is it like a mac, you can do everything but you'll feel like a retard the first couple of weeks? :P what's the downsides? __________________ MyNameIsNobody - ICQ: 279-601-583

08-07-2006, 11:47 AM	#49
Fuckin Bill Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,020	If you're still experimenting and getting used to it, you should also take a look at Mandriva. http://www.mandriva.com/en/download You can get a "live" version as well as full installs there. Very easy installation and 90% of what you need to do webmaster work is already there. Also extremely easy to install and update with their RPM system, just like running windows update.

08-07-2006, 11:53 AM	#50
Installer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11	Congrats!