Ubuntu 10.04 - Anyone Using It?

Are there any Ubuntu 10.04 users out there? If so, what do you think about it? I just got it installed, and I'm liking it so far. It does kill me that there are so few programs installed out of the box - no Gimp, what?!?! - but it's still a really nice OS.

Ubuntu 10.04 is fantastic but I'm running Fedora 13 right now.

I am using it right now. I upgraded from 32-bit to 64-bit so I lost my software but the transition has been smooth. I'm loving the boot time and the stability of 10.04.

I tried Kubuntu and Fedoro but KDE made me want to break something. I prefer GNOME's simplicity and style.

I am using it right now. I upgraded from 32-bit to 64-bit so I lost my software but the transition has been smooth. I'm loving the boot time and the stability of 10.04.

I tried Kubuntu and Fedoro but KDE made me want to break something. I prefer GNOME's simplicity and style.

Tezcatlipoca666

I know how you feel. :P

I use KDE at work when I have to do some web stuff because I find that KDE handles that a bit better. Other than that, I can't stand KDE at all.

I am using it right now. I upgraded from 32-bit to 64-bit so I lost my software but the transition has been smooth. I'm loving the boot time and the stability of 10.04.

I tried Kubuntu and Fedoro but KDE made me want to break something. I prefer GNOME's simplicity and style.

Tezcatlipoca666

Does anyone know how to turn off the desktop bubbles in Ubuntu 10.04? Like the ones that pop up when Rhythmbox changes tracks or when your internet disconnects?jalexbrown

I've installed it since day one on a separate partition (dual booting Ubuntu and Windows XP).

I installed it a few days ago. Dual booting win 7 and ubuntu. So far I am impressed it is really easy to use.

I'm using it myself. I've been using Linux since 2004, and Ubuntu since 2005. I've also used Fedora, Puppy, Ubuntu variants, and some non-Linux UNIX operating systems like OpenSolaris and PC-BSD. If you need any help configuring it, feel free to let me know.savebattery

Are there any Ubuntu 10.04 users out there? If so, what do you think about it? I just got it installed, and I'm liking it so far. It does kill me that there are so few programs installed out of the box - no Gimp, what?!?! - but it's still a really nice OS.

jalexbrown

You should take a look into the Post Your Desktop threads every now and then. You'll notice the Ubuntu users. 8)

Sorry i have no clue what you're talking about..:(

[QUOTE="savebattery"]I'm using it myself. I've been using Linux since 2004, and Ubuntu since 2005. I've also used Fedora, Puppy, Ubuntu variants, and some non-Linux UNIX operating systems like OpenSolaris and PC-BSD. If you need any help configuring it, feel free to let me know.jalexbrown

No, what is it?

Sorry i have no clue what you're talking about..:(

Xx_Hopeless_xX

Go here. Now.

[QUOTE="Xx_Hopeless_xX"]

Sorry i have no clue what you're talking about..:(

Hexagon_777

Go here. Now.

Oh i see thank you..

No, what is it?

CHOASXIII

Are there any Ubuntu 10.04 users out there? If so, what do you think about it? I just got it installed, and I'm liking it so far. It does kill me that there are so few programs installed out of the box - no Gimp, what?!?! - but it's still a really nice OS.

jalexbrown

I don't understand why people complain about programs not coming with the os. I mean you can just download them later, it has the exact same effect.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"]Are there any Ubuntu 10.04 users out there? If so, what do you think about it? I just got it installed, and I'm liking it so far. It does kill me that there are so few programs installed out of the box - no Gimp, what?!?! - but it's still a really nice OS.cain006

Strangely nice to have some people in this thread actually downloading or installing Ubuntu at this very moment. I expect to see more Ubuntu users in future Post Your Desktop threads.

used it once before but had a bunch of problems with it. I dont mind it but just wasnt feeling it. My friend uses it exclusively on his netbook. I use mac osx, so i reall have no reason for linux.

Been using Ubuntu since 8.04; 10.04 is fantastic. I now boot WinXP once every three months when I need to run somehting windows exclusive. This is becoming rare though, as Wine's compatibility has become pretty good over the years.

I don't know why, but the fact that hovering over a music file will begin to play it without another program still impresses me. That and compiling programs from source.

I've been using it for the past 2 months, loving it so far, I will post a picture of my desktop once I get home, I'm posting from work right now.

[QUOTE="savebattery"]I'm using it myself. I've been using Linux since 2004, and Ubuntu since 2005. I've also used Fedora, Puppy, Ubuntu variants, and some non-Linux UNIX operating systems like OpenSolaris and PC-BSD. If you need any help configuring it, feel free to let me know.entropyecho

I am going to build a music server, and was thinking of this since I don't feel like paying for another copy of Windows. Is this the route to go? Also, any suggestions for software to use? I have only used iTunes for music.Engrish_Major

There's several good ones; Amarok and Banshee are pretty popular. See This Brilliant Table.

Mythbuntu is Ubuntu specifically designed for multimedia applications. It has a focus on video content, but it is very suitable for music as well. savebattery

See This Brilliant Table.

DOS4dinner

[QUOTE="savebattery"]Mythbuntu is Ubuntu specifically designed for multimedia applications. It has a focus on video content, but it is very suitable for music as well. Engrish_Major

[QUOTE="savebattery"]Mythbuntu is Ubuntu specifically designed for multimedia applications. It has a focus on video content, but it is very suitable for music as well. Engrish_Major

Ubuntu is very compatible, and most stuff works Out of the Box(R). Video cards aren't usually an issue, and most sound cards are supported (Soundblasters work flawlessly from my experience). For DVD/CD stuff, K3B is your best friend (And free!)

If you post your specs, I can give an estimate of if you would have any trouble. If you do have any problems, The Ubuntu Forums are extremely helpful. Most helpful people on the internet IMO.

Coincidentally, I started downloading it a few minutes ago.scorch-62

Ubuntu is very compatible, and most stuff works Out of the Box(R). Video cards aren't usually an issue, and most sound cards are supported (Soundblasters work flawlessly from my experience). For DVD/CD stuff, K3B is your best friend (And free!)

If you post your specs, I can give an estimate of if you would have any trouble. If you do have any problems, The Ubuntu Forums are extremely helpful. Most helpful people on the internet IMO.

[QUOTE="scorch-62"]Coincidentally, I started downloading it a few minutes ago.scorch-62

[QUOTE="scorch-62"][QUOTE="scorch-62"]Coincidentally, I started downloading it a few minutes ago.bededog

I remember Amarok 2.0 was absolutely terrible when it came out, is it any better now or are people using the old version? The only problem with the last 1.x version is it doesn't have QT4 so looks out of place in KDE 4, a small gripe given that it was an otherwise very good program.EJ902

Well you should be able to choose what you boot from by pressing Esc or some Fn key during boot time to access the boot manager.Your BIOS may not allow for booting from USB, you might want to try using a CD instead.If that fails, you could also use the Wubi installer and install Ubuntu from inside Windows.bededog

Won't let me.

Don't have any CDs.

My computer won't let me run Wubi.

Won't let me.

Don't have any CDs.

My computer won't let me run Wubi.

scorch-62

If it's a desktop, open your case and find the BIOS password reset jumper, remove it (carefully :P), and then you should have full access to whatever you want. (Google your mobo if you can't find it). If it's a laptop...then that's just weird. Pressing your BIOS key (F2, delete, fn, etc) when you turn your machine on should always bring up some sort of BIOS.