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Jun 15, 2008 | 03:18 PM

#16

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

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Originally Posted by FTE Ken

I think overall you should be pleased with it. There will be some transition but it will run faster and much more solidly. Pretty much every Microsoft Office type of file can be used on it so you're probably okay as far as data goes. You won't have to worry about all those nasty Windows virus programs either but security is going to be a little more complicated to get set up right unless he's already done that for you. I'm surprised he choose that distribution of Linux, its learning curve is steep compared to other distributions.

I've found that Ubuntu seems to be easier to get going with and easier for people who are unfamiliar with Linux to use. The great thing about Ubuntu is the huge support community available and the ease of adding software for those who are not very Linux literate.

Jun 15, 2008 | 04:36 PM

#17

jimbo beam

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From: Hawkeye Country

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Originally Posted by sierraben

One way to pronounce 'Micro Soft Windows' is:
%$@%$@$$%^^*&^$#$@#@$%@#!%^#&^^*&$#^#%$@#$%#@%@%%

Now thats funny, I've been waiting for a chance to use this...

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Jun 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM

#18

khadma

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Joined: Apr 2006

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From: on da beach

You guys should go find a computer forum!

and leave your truck keys with me.

Bdox, I wish I had a fancy dancy computer too.

My computer is getting old.

Jun 15, 2008 | 05:37 PM

#19

lswartz

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From: MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by khadma

You guys should go find a computer forum!

and leave your truck keys with me.

Bdox, I wish I had a fancy dancy computer too.

My computer is getting old.

I still have that one, but haven't had it out for a couple of years. I still works though. I have the VIC modem for it too (works at 300 or 150 baud).