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    Random Linux preference

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by richarddd, May 7, 2008.

  1. richarddd

    richarddd Notebook Consultant

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    For some testing, I installed Hardy Heron, Vista SP1 and XP SP3 on virtual machines on my notebook. HH was a lot easier to configure and operate than Vista (XP continues to be my main OS). A real improvement in usability since the last time I tried Linux.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Good. :smile:

    When was the last time you tried Linux?
     
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    richarddd Notebook Consultant

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    About a year ago, when Gutsy 7.04 was released.

    I was surprised how much easier it was to operate on Hardy than Vista. I also tried Hardy on a USB flash drive to test wifi (can't test that on a VM) - very easy to use.
     
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    I just reinstalled vista and XP, I'm going to attempt to triple boot.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Gutsy was pretty good as well. :cool:
     
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    Did u try gutsy(7.10) or feisty(7.04) :D ?
     
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    He already mentioned that he tried Feisty...
     
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    I may have tried both Gutsy and Fiesty. Hardy seems more polished - little things like using wifi seem to work better. I get a menu of available connects, it remembers my password, etc., while prior versions were not as easy.
     
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    Read his post again .He says "gutsy(7.04)".Anyway i was jus having fun coz i was bored
     
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    Oh. Gutsy. Hmmmm. Ok. :p

    Anyways, I actually don't really like the password manager thing, but...
     
    pixelot, May 7, 2008
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