Hurts to go.

[galgoz]

I hate windows, I really do. But... Why does there have to be a but...

I am going back to windows. It hurts to say it, I really am saddened by the decission. I don't know what else to do though. I am very computer savy (at least I think so, I do own a technology business) and I can't get the stuff to work that I need to work. Every time I do get a new part of Linux to work it gives me a thrill, I love it. I like how it feels to boot up and see Ubuntu Brown. But still, I am going back. I know, some people feel that these post about going back to windows by people are lame. I am of the opinion that they are a good thing, they show the developers why certain people choose to jump ship. Some people might not care, I think they should. While you can't be all things to all people, those like me who desperately want to use it but can't should be carefully looked at. I am just loosing too much time trying to get stuff to work instead of working and I can't do that anymore. Seriously, I am saddened by this decision, I feel like I am giving up, selling out, betraying a friend, kinda silly but it is how I feel. Oh well, I am sure I will give it a try again in the future. But for now, see ya.

[SectionThree]

Sad to see you go, but if you really hate Windows, you might try another Linux distro that works better. Hmmmm, just a thought...

[raydekok]

mandriva

[erikpiper]

Wait.. Why are you leaving? You didnt tell us! :confused:

[Maupertus]

Indeed it wouldn't be to hard to find the things you need from windows and look into distro's that have it.

And indeed, linspire, mandriva or SuSe could potentialy help your cause.

But I feel your pain, everytime you boot, everytime you find that Linux (native) program that replaces your old windows app, an angel gets his wings....euh I mean, a smile lights up my face.

[aysiu]

II know, some people feel that these post about going back to windows by people are lame. I am of the opinion that they are a good thing, they show the developers why certain people choose to jump ship. If developers hung out in these forums looking to see why users returned to Windows, then, yes, these threads would be "a good thing." As it stands now, though, the best way to improve Ubuntu is to file bug reports (see that link up at the top-right corner that says Bugzilla?).

I am just loosing too much time trying to get stuff to work instead of working and I can't do that anymore. I would say your going back to Windows (for now) is a good thing. As someone else suggested, you may want to try another distro. PCLinuxOS didn't detect my USB mouse or sound card. Ubuntu detected everything. You may want to look at something else.

Or... you may just want to wait until you buy a new computer and do some research on one that's Linux-compatible, or buy one that has Linux preloaded.

[galgoz]

Well, my reload of windows is complete. As far as what I was having trouble with it was several things. Viewing other computers on the network, filesharing, printer sharing, printer functionality. I was struggling with these things like made, reading forums, buying books, checking IRC rooms for help. It was an obsession. I do still have a linux box that I will continue to tinker with. I just had to make my main machine windows again. It really does hurt. Case in point on why windows sucks. I just installed windows and the software I use along with the drivers. Then I ran Diskeeper to check on the drive and it's fragmentation and it was horribly fragmented. I just finished installing everything, been using this computer from deleted partition to setup in 7 hours and it was already hosed. Alas, I am a slave. :evil:

[TechSonic]

At least you can still visit us from the land of colorful darkness?

[poofyhairguy]

While you can't be all things to all people, those like me who desperately want to use it but can't should be carefully looked at.

Then please get on bugzilla and report what exactly happened to you to make you leave before your presence on the forums end. That way you can be sure a developer sees it. The Community Chat is just for blowing off steam.

[Galoot]

I thought this thread was about something else.