Thinking of trying Ubuntu

Greenlizard0 · 5 Oct 2006 at 19:20

Well my CD never arrived, so I'm going to try and download the file. Just one question - I go onto their website - which iso file should I download?

ubuntu-6.06.1-alternate-amd64.iso
ubuntu-6.06.1-desktop-amd64.iso

What's the difference if anybody knows? :confused:

Greenlizard0 · 5 Oct 2006 at 19:31

Hmm...is that the case?

I thought I would give it a try since I have some free time right now, but would only really consider it if I could replace windows xp.

I'm downloading the 64bit version right now, and I think I might have to cancel. There are no Creative X-fi drivers for linux and I don't think winamp is compatible. VLC Media Player looks extremely complicated to install as well lol

This may be more complex than I think...

Greenlizard0 · 5 Oct 2006 at 20:08

How is it (VMware + Ubuntu) to use? Easy hard? I'm very experienced with windows and keep a lovely system I'm a bit uneasy about trying something new, but am well up for it

Greenlizard0 · 6 Oct 2006 at 15:11

Grrrr...I've downloaded the Iso file, and that's the reason why I think I'm just going to keep it. There'd be no point running/installing it if I can't get any sound

Greenlizard0 · 6 Oct 2006 at 18:16

BillytheImpaler said:
Do you have any audio headers on your motherboard? The vast majority of on-board sound hardware is well supported.

I've pretty much shut down the onboard sound in windows. Will it open up again in Linux. The thing is my sound card is much better than the onboard hardware and I'd rather it worked so I can enjoy it.