I'm sure it's been stated many times before, "because I can". We still do have some freedom to make our own choices.
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I'm sure it's been stated many times before, "because I can". We still do have some freedom to make our own choices.
Steam is well know by a lot of hardcore gamers, and its now available in the Software Centre for download.
Since 2005 Ubuntu has evolved quite well... and is a great alternative to XP witch is no longer supported by Microsoft, witch is a bit of a problem if your a hardcore gamer using steam.
Not only that surfing the net using microsoft its a bit of a land mine experience.
While Ubuntu is a great alternative to Windows XP, but the competition is now against Windows 7 and Windows 8. Before discounting Windows 8, remember that Ubuntu is moving in much the same fashion with Unity and the work on mobile and touch devices.
I don't want to pay money to be abandoned ... ever heard of Microsoft Money?? Years of using it and keeping it upgraded and then it just vanashed - OK they made a deal with Quicken - but how about us end users.
At least when I'm using free software I don't feel like I've been totally shafted when the company stops support!
Good idea because even Cloud is not a guarantee. I'm still bummed by Google Reader and still waiting for Google Drive for Linux.Quote:
Originally Posted by pfeiffep
Ubuntu isn't just Unity there are several other desktops available.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragonbite
Windows 8 is horrible right now because it's made major changes to the user interface and I can't find what I'm looking for. No doubt in time I'll get used to it and it will annoy me less.
Why do I choose Ubuntu over Windows?
1. No viruses
2. Easier to keep up to date.
3. I can choose a desktop I like: gnome-session-flashback
4. All the software I want is free (as in liberty and beer)
5. If a program doesn't do what I want it to I can get the source code and modify it.
The only reason I have a Windows PC at home is to update the Maps on my Sat Nav. It gets used two or three times a year.
Should Ubuntu change anything
Make the Amazon and other dash plug-ins an option you can install then enable rather than one you can disable / remove.
Other than that I'm pretty happy.
Have you actually done that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Warren Hill
Grive and Insynch offer reasonable Google Drive solutionsQuote:
Originally Posted by Dragonbite
Alternatives, but Google promised and have yet to deliver.Quote:
Originally Posted by pfeiffep
Meanwhile, it means there is little difference, file sync-wise, between Google Drive and other services.
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by Dragonbite
but then again I'm a developer as a Job so it shouldn't be too much of a surprise.
I've also submitted patches for bugs in Ubuntu. They haven't all been accepted but a few have.