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    Official NBR Linux Team Thread

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Gautam, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. wojwoda

    wojwoda GN-003 Gundam Kyrios

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    There is no way I will install Ubuntu to kill my hard disk. LinuxMint is based on Ubuntu, so no way, too ;).
    See my new thread :(:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=253824
     
    wojwoda, May 26, 2008
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  2. theZoid

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    Are you affected? If so, there is a fix. Vista will give your HD much more of workout than Ubuntu/Kubuntu with all those daemons running all the time that involve the HD>
     
    theZoid, May 26, 2008
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Seriously, Ubuntu is a lot better at it then Vista.
     
    Thomas, May 26, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Oh, good. I just saw that thread too. :eek:
     
    pixelot, May 28, 2008
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  5. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I switched to Ubuntu! I'm loving it so far, i'll post up my review soon. :D
     
    Gintoki, Jun 12, 2008
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  6. theZoid

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    Post it on up Amigo....I've gone full circle back to Ubuntu and from there to Kubuntu.....and I'm *home* :D
     
    theZoid, Jun 12, 2008
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  7. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Of course you are, Zoid, until the next nifty distro of . . . well, probably anything, comes out! LOL
     
    bmwrob, Jun 12, 2008
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  8. theZoid

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    Well, I didn't say I would _stay_ home....lol Wait a minute, are you calling me a linux gigolo? Of course you are....LOL
     
    theZoid, Jun 12, 2008
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  9. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I sure do love gnome-look. I found an awesome blue theme i love. I'll make sure i include this info in my Ubuntu review. :D
     
    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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  10. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL

    I'm saying that you definitely like to distro hop, and are a bad influence on many of the rest of us innocent bystanders who have been drawn into following in your footsteps. And thank you for that!
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  11. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Aint nothin' but a blank disc, right? lol
     
    theZoid, Jun 13, 2008
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  12. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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  13. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Please, when you order, I prefer a turkey and swiss on a dutch crunch. Thank you.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  14. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Worked perfectly!

    [​IMG]
     
    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nice job, but where's my sammich??
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  16. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Isn't happening. That guy installed a terminal hack for sure.

    [​IMG]
     
    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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  17. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Showing off my <fake> new kernel. :D

    [​IMG]
     
    Gintoki, Jun 13, 2008
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  18. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I was browsing over the build your own desktop thread and i got a little worried when i read the part about having to install motherboard drivers. Linux has the mobo drivers in the kernel right? There shouldn't be a problem at all right?
     
    Gintoki, Jun 22, 2008
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  19. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Ya, you just install GPU and Wireless drivers, and if this is a desktop, only the GPU.
     
    Thomas, Jun 22, 2008
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  20. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    I'd like to join the Linux team, solely b/c I'm in love with Compiz-fusion!
    :D

    P.S. Your order for a Sammich isn't working b/c it's properly spelled "sammach" =D
     
    Meetloaf13, Aug 19, 2008
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  21. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    I'd say it requires at least being in possession of a live-cd ;)
     
    Baserk, Aug 19, 2008
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  22. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Copy that, I've got Live-CD, SystemRescue CD, & Ubuntu 8.04 installed :)
     
    Meetloaf13, Aug 19, 2008
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  23. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    In that case you are fully entitled to cary the honorary 'NBR Linux Team' pic in your signature.
    Welcome!
    Would you like a hand-written confirmation etched in marble? ;) :D
     
    Baserk, Aug 19, 2008
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  24. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Let's just say joining the NBR Linux Team involves a bucket of water....Baserk has anecdotal evidence of this.... :D :D
     
    theZoid, Aug 19, 2008
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  25. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Yes of course.
    Thanks John for reminding me!. One most surely uphold certain age old traditions.
    And so must you Meatloaf13.
    In order for you to know what to do, check for instance my post on fulfilling this task link.
    Okidoki's are not guaranteed btw. ;)
    Cheers
     
    Baserk, Aug 19, 2008
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  26. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    LOL takes some nerve too...especially on an unknown neighbor
     
    theZoid, Aug 19, 2008
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  27. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    We don't have water here in Vegas...we've only toxic sludge. I don't feel like being responsible for anyone's death today :)
     
    Meetloaf13, Aug 19, 2008
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  28. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Toxic Sludge gets you a Platinum Lifetime Membership... :D
     
    theZoid, Aug 20, 2008
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  29. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    I humble volunteer my allegiance to the Fellowship of the Penguin.
     
    zephyrus17, Aug 20, 2008
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  30. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Only if it makes us mutants. If it just causes cancer, you're out of the club ;)
     
    Pitabred, Aug 21, 2008
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  31. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    w00t!
    [​IMG]
     
    Meetloaf13, Aug 21, 2008
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  32. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Humiliation for sale!
     
    Bog, Aug 21, 2008
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  33. Bano

    Bano Notebook Consultant

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    Just installed Linux today, after watching that video on you tube "Here comes the hottstepper". This really makes windows and all others look like babies :cool: .

    Any guides to getting that cube and all the other fun stuff?
     
    Bano, Oct 8, 2008
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  34. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Sure....if I didn't game all the time, I'd never see windows
     
    theZoid, Oct 8, 2008
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  35. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    What distro are you on?
     
    Thomas, Oct 8, 2008
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    Bano Notebook Consultant

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    Sailin the South! :cool:

    SATX
     
    Bano, Oct 8, 2008
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  37. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    Woot! The sig picture rocks. Thanks, Matt!
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 25, 2008
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  38. zoryfl

    zoryfl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just fell across this thread and decided to join~
    (running archlinux X86_64 with kdemod)

    Grettings fellow tuxlovers
     
    zoryfl, Oct 26, 2008
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  39. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    Welcome to the Team. Water bottles to your left and cheerleaders to the right.
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 26, 2008
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  40. zoryfl

    zoryfl Notebook Enthusiast

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    right side for me please, I just had water =D
     
    zoryfl, Oct 26, 2008
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    Don't forget the ICE for the water....it's more dramatic and memorable for your neighbor :D :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 26, 2008
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  42. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    hahaha! And that bottle of whatever thing you have there.
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 26, 2008
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  43. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    That's Tequila....I had to get juiced up on that before I could get the nerve to hose poor old Jose next door :D :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 26, 2008
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    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    Ahh.. Sadly, I'm not a drinker myself. Never really liked alcohol.
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 26, 2008
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    I'm not either 95% of the time.... :D :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 26, 2008
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  46. zephyrus17

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    How about the other 5%?

    Eh? Is that the Zel'Naga? (Whatever way you spell it)
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 26, 2008
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  47. theZoid

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    Sins of a Solar Empire...can't remember the name now...just switched to it from GalCivII which I've played for a over a year and half...Sins is pretty SICK... :D

    EDIT: Other 5%? don't recall..... :D :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 27, 2008
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  48. zoryfl

    zoryfl Notebook Enthusiast

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    hah come on, as if you would only know a PIECE of what is with the other 5%..

    Anything mention to stay on-topic?
    ..

    nah, not really~
     
    zoryfl, Oct 27, 2008
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  49. theZoid

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    I am waiting on the Kubuntu Final 8.10 release. The RC fixed my wireless, but hosed my bluetooth...which was strange given past history :D
     
    theZoid, Oct 27, 2008
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Bluetooth is usually attached to the USB bus... any other issues with USB devices?
     
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