Linux Anybody?

[johnlove]

Hi experts! Like to ask help from you guys about the ubuntu I downloaded from their site...I tried to install it both through windows and booting from the cd but after the ubuntu logo and the progress bar appear..it will only show a blank screen..is there an issue with that copy or is it my laptop?...please help my out I would like to try it out...thanx! :headsetsmiley:

I install my ubuntu using version 7.1 cd, from there I upgraded to 8.4

[istaksamson]

ubuntu fan here too. 8.04 is very good

[johnlove]

Hi experts, which video card works with ubuntu linux? My on board video is only good up to 1152x864., it doesn't support my monitor's recommended resolution of 1440x900. Thanks.

[ladets]

Hi po sa mga linux users!

 

Newbie lang po sa linux.. ano po b ang magandang gamitin para sa baguhan n katulad q.. ubuntu or fedora?

 

Thnx!

[discoduck34567]

meron bang auto Cad na opensource that runs on linux?

[bubuli]

/\/\

 

wala dude hindi mag run ang autocad sa open source

[ladets]

thnx sir ronin! :thumbsupsmiley:

 

Mabuhay po kaung lahat!

[johnlove]

Hi, I am using a 19 inch LCD monitor on linux 8.04

Will there be any problems if I change my monitor to a 17 inch CRT?

Thanks.

Edited July 18, 2008 by johnlove

[jhuneus]

I assume that's Ubuntu.

No there shouldn't be a problem.

 

Hi, I am using a 19 inch LCD monitor on linux 8.04

Will there be any problems if I change my monitor to a 17 inch CRT?

Thanks.

[johnlove]

I assume that's Ubuntu.

No there shouldn't be a problem.

Yes, it is ubuntu 8.04.

How about the video settings? I heard that linux is very particular about the exact specifications of various components. In my case it would be a change from a wide screen LCD monitor to a standard CRT monitor (16:1 to 4:3). Any problems that might crop up? Thanks.

[jhuneus]

@johnlove

I had Ubuntu 8.04 installation before and had no problem switching displays. From my experience Ubuntu should be able to detect and adjust the display settings but I've seen in forums that there are people who have display problems in Ubuntu. Maybe you can change to a safe resolution (ex.: 800x600) first before changing to the CRT.

[serpentor_ph]

@johnlove

I had Ubuntu 8.04 installation before and had no problem switching displays. From my experience Ubuntu should be able to detect and adjust the display settings but I've seen in forums that there are people who have display problems in Ubuntu. Maybe you can change to a safe resolution (ex.: 800x600) first before changing to the CRT.

 

just to add, also check your monitor refresh rate.

[geneticfreak]

Just upgraded to Unbreakable Linux (RHEL 5) for our company's Oracle 10g Release 2 DB.

[johnlove]

Thanks jhuneus & serpentor, I will keep your suggestions in mind when I make the switch,

[hitomi]

hi ubuntu experts! we are about to buy a dozen PCs but before we do that, please

have a look at the specs and see if it will run ubuntu 7.04 or higher.

 

these are the CHEAPEST cpu specs we can find because the pcs will just be used for word processing,

spreadsheet, and other mundane office tasks.

 

*processor: sempron 2 ghz (LE-1150) socket am2

*motherboard: elite GF6100PM-MZL AM2/DDR2/PCIE/V/S/LAN

*memory: kingston 1GB ddr2 pc667

 

reactions/suggestions please, TIA

[hitomi]

meron bang auto Cad na opensource that runs on linux?

 

sorry for being OT, but have you considered retaining the windows OS but use a free autocad program?

A9 works great for ordinary drafting. it's just like autocad, there's just no chamfer command and

you can only draw in 2d. you can use google's sketchup for 3d.

just a suggestion

 

ubuntu ftw!

 

second the motion hehe

[boomouse]

Hello bros, you might know me as a Mac user.

 

But I would like to know if anyone in this thread has had any experience with an app called CROSSOVER from Codebreakers. They are now selling it for Linux and Mac OS and I am trying to gather feedback before buying. The program lets you run Windows apps without needing to install Windows. I have downloaded the 30-day demo and so far most mainstream apps work.

[wastedsunshine]

i was wondering what would be the difference with linux and windows?

is it more accessible for everyday use?

im planning to buy a laptop that doesnt have windows app

[hitomi]

thats more than enough to run ubuntu 7+

 

check: Ubuntu Minimum System Requirements

 

thanks for the reply sir!

 

what about brand compatibility? i've noticed before that some brands have

ubuntu issues, i.e. they don't function or have problems with it.

 

is the motherboard and processor brand ok?

its the first time we're gonna use AMD

 

thank you again sir :thumbsupsmiley:

[dos8dos]

i was wondering what would be the difference with linux and windows?

is it more accessible for everyday use?

im planning to buy a laptop that doesnt have windows app

 

the major difference between linux & windows is that linux is FREE

 

most linux distribution comes with free application like OPEN-Office

[dos8dos]

hi ubuntu experts! we are about to buy a dozen PCs but before we do that, please

have a look at the specs and see if it will run ubuntu 7.04 or higher.

 

these are the CHEAPEST cpu specs we can find because the pcs will just be used for word processing,

spreadsheet, and other mundane office tasks.

 

*processor: sempron 2 ghz (LE-1150) socket am2

*motherboard: elite GF6100PM-MZL AM2/DDR2/PCIE/V/S/LAN

*memory: kingston 1GB ddr2 pc667

 

reactions/suggestions please, TIA

 

linux brings to life even much older PC specs

[itikbitik]

any of you guys tried gentoo linux?

[discoduck34567]

which version of linux would you reccomend for a beginner?

[riv123]

which version of linux would you reccomend for a beginner?

 

I would suggest you try-out the live CDs.

 

As for which type of distro, ubuntu is nice for beginner...

 

... but i use SLED10

 

CHEERS!!!

[johnlove]

which version of linux would you reccomend for a beginner?

Ubuntu Linux 8.04

Great OS, easy to install, easy to use.