Ubuntu

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by Fenix, Jul 12, 2009.

Ubuntu

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by Fenix, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. Fenix

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    So, I threw it on my netbook (I now have two Linux distros, Windows XP, and Windows 7 - OSX is next :D )

    So far, most things seem to work. I have sound, wireless. No 3D acceleration, but I think my GPU wouldn't support it.

    Any tips for basically a first time Linux user (the other is a stripped down one, Presto!)?
     
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    Ubuntu is fairly easy to use out-of-the-box, but getting to know the command line well is always a good move.

    I don't know a ton about it so I probably wouldn't be too helpful if you want to go into serious Gnome-modding or anything.

    Basically, your question is too vague for me to answer beyond this.
     
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    Well I haven't run into any specific problems, so it's not a problem solving thing.

    I'm talking more along the lines of must have apps, command line tricks, system tweaks, that sort of thing.
     
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    Since I am not a very regular user, I guess I won't be much help in pointing out must-have apps and such. Sorry.

    As a consolation prize, here's a somewhat amusing command line trick:
    Code:
    export PS1='C:${PWD//\//\\\}>'
    It makes the prompt look somewhat like a DOS prompt.
     
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