Making the jump to Linux - advice needed

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Scythian

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Well after trying and failing to restore windows I have decided to try Linux (kubuntu as I hear it has good security) Only trying this out on a netbook though just to see if I like it, however I will be stuck with it for a few months.

I need advice knowing how useful the word processors are and if they are compatible with MS word as I will need to be writing a CV on this and e-mailing them off. Main worry is that companies won't be able to view it due to unsupported formatting(?)
 
Hmmm, thanks for the fast replies, I'll try the ubuntu with the unity layout then as it's aimed at netbooks. Otherwise I'll take ages going though all the different versions :P
Now its just trying to find a way to install it without a CD.
 
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Bit of a problem, accidently downloaded the wrong file. I downloaded the version that I wanted (10.04 Netbook edition) but I ended up with an ISO file. Is there anyway I can use this to replace my current Windows OS instead of just having it run along side windows which is what this file seemed to be used for?
 
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Well after all that now it won't let me connect to my wireless access point. Any suggestions?
The OS i got wasn't bad. Although it wasnt exactly the one I wanted it was VERY similar. Will changing it from the version aimed at netbooks to the newest ubuntu version help?
 
PermaBanned said:
I didn't think there was an Ubuntu netbook remix since they started using Unity?

On the wireless - what netbook is it? Or if you can find out what wireless chip is it? If you're in linux then 'lspci |grep wireless' might do it, not sure though.
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In simpleton terms?

Not even sure where to get 'unity' just downloaded the latest version now to see if that helps.
 
Ah got it :)
Well I'm dualbooting the latest version of Ubutu as we speak so I shall give that a go now and mess around with it, will post with update ;)
 
Using ubuntu now. Got a terminal and typed the aforementioned line and was greeted by a lot of text. :confused:

It also mentioned installing a wireless driver, but it involves restarting and that means installing ubuntu instead of booting from USB which isnt something I'm comfortable with.

As for network card it is one of these:
All 802.11 integrated wireless LAN options
Broadcom 4322AGN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi Adapter
Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Adapter
Broadcom 4312G 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Adapter

Taken from manufacturer's website if it helps.
 
Well I chose to install the netbook version (still have a second USB with Ubuntu 11.04)

When I booted it from usb the two drivers where there. After the install (dualbooting) no drivers are there at all. :confused:

Is there anything else I can do to get the driver?

Edit: Everythings sorted and running now. :)
Just need to do the updates which I will start straight away. :)

Anyone know of an MSN alternative? or any other useful programs I may need?
 
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PermaBanned said:
Personally i prefer Pidgin, but that's one thing you'll learn about Open Source software - you're spoilt for choice :D

Besides Firefox, Chromium, Epiphany or whatever for a browser, Rythmbox, Banshee or whatever for a music player and OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Gnumeric and AbiWord or whatever for office stuff you can generally just find programs as and when you need them.

Just to check, you do know to 'mostly' install from the Software/Package manager before trying anything else, right? :)
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Well that was what I was doing subconsciously anyway :)

Is it possible to change the appearance of it? for something a bit more ...well, interesting?
Will look for the office stuff :)
 
Second last one appealed the most although I was impressed with all of them. :)
I'm looking for a way to change the appearance of Pidgin maybe? or any things I could do to change it around a bit?
 
Ok, So I have been playing around with Linux for awhile now, learning the basics of using the terminal etc.

Do wondering how do I exactly go from
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to the desktops above?

Seeing as I'm only running Linux on a netbook will the above desktops slow it down?
 
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