What Apple Linux and Windows are to me
Uploaded on Nov 10, 2009 / 86 views / 99 impressions / 8 comments
Description
Briefly discuss how I use each of the 3 Operating Systems in my life.
11 comments
2. bioentity 8:21
interesting, i use sony vegas. must get to use a linux os sometime to expand my knowledge , loving the videos,
3. ASCII808
Virtual machines are fine, but its usually better to run it natively on a separate partition.
I wonder how is the new version of Ubuntu or Linux mint working for you?
droadtrip
That's right, VM's work for most folks willing to do that, but I like the speed on the hard disk more than the convenience. I'll inevitably work with Sun's Virtual Box because I can't probably play with every distro as they come out too quickly, but for now, the live USB works great for me. If it weren't for my netbook, which lacked the CD optical drive, I might not have picked up on the bootable USB craze.
4. rootbrian
Ubuntu 9.10 on this netbook BLAZES way past windows xp, vista, 7.
OS X would probably BLAZE just a bit slower. Such a shame apple cut support for the Atom CPU.
droadtrip
Is that a Dell or an HP netbook you have? Dell had really good relations with Ubuntu and still sells Ubuntu netbooks at their website today. My netbook barely even functioned on XP which what started my soul searching away from Windows.
rootbrian
It's an MDG Mini, basically a generic netbook. That's why it worked out of the box with Ubuntu.
5. rootbrian
If the lenovo uses a 2.5" HDD, they're easy to obtain. You can always upgrade the HDD, RAM and CPU (if possible). If it contains a 1.8" HDD from an ipod (they use a ZIF connecter), then you'll have to waste your money on buying one for it's hard disk OR you could get it direct from Toshiba for around $80-120.
6. rootbrian
Been on distrowatch a few times. I check it occasionally for updates.
7. rootbrian
Thing with windows, it has ALLOT of holes. It's like swiss cheese. Linux is a solid ball/block/triangle.
8. rootbrian
Computer Manufacturers want us to waste our money buying new hardware when our current/old hardware can be put to better use with Linux. All you need to do is remove that windows install and have Linux take over it.
No matter how old, used or new hardware you have, it CAN and WILL be able to be upgraded to the max or beyond what the manufacturer's said "limits" is.
This netbook will be getting 4GB RAM and a 160GB Toshiba 1.8" HDD very soon once the funds are saved up. Hmm, I wonder if the CPU is upgradable? Is there a space on the MB to add a VGA port besides this crummy limited WSVGA LCD panel? I think so!! :D
1. bioentity 7:34
also best to use the bios default settings ,all new bios come with a default option now,and boot menu settings which is also easy and safe