I first installed Ubuntu, and I experienced two problems with the default environment - GNOME. One was that nagging ad infinitum drum sounds; I had to mute the sound to get rid of it. One solution offered somewhere was to include the Gutsy backport repository and do an update, but Synaptic and apt-get always report that the repository is empty.
This setup works for me, since the desktop is easy to the eyes, looks great, and is not cluttered. And I can play music without the nagging sound that I always get when I use GNOME.
I was also able to install GNOME PPP. This means I can use my 3G phone as modem, which is nice. I don't have to use Windows just to browse the Web when I'm home. I haven't tested the WiFi yet, but will do so when I get the chance.
I will post more impressions next time. Suffice to say that I like my Enlightenment setup now.
I will try to use KDE and Xfce in the next weeks, and will post my impressions soon. Will save GNOME for last, as I intend to savor Desktop and Rotate Cube effects. Take that, Windows!
And oh, don't forget - unless you are very sure, do not press Shift+Backspace.
GLOSSARY:
Shelf - technically, a container where you can place gadgets
Gadget - a piece of software that can convey information (like a battery meter) and contain several icons (iBar and iBox)
Synaptic - the graphical package manager for GNOME
Repository - a central location where you can find packages
Packages - applications that you can install
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ReplyDeletebtw, ubuntu 7.1 (latest, i think) needs a bunch of tweaking before being able to get the wifi working.
Oh, I had encountered that, but have not blogged about it.
ReplyDeleteI stayed at a friend's house for several days, and he has wifi, so I tested Ubuntu's wifi capability. The wifi network uses WPA, so I entered the passphrase. I was able to connect on first try.
But when I got back weeks later, Ubuntu could no longer connect to the wifi network. Booting in Windows, I was able to connect.
I never bothered checking out the forums, since I don't use wifi that much anyway. I use Smart 3G at home.
I have the same laptop as yours and I'm running Ubuntu 7.10 x64. Everything is working except for one minor bug in audio. I can play audio perfectly but it seems my mic (both front mic and the mic jack) is not working.
ReplyDeleteNeed help. Thanks.