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I currently write for a "how to" tech blog at Make Tech Easier (apologies for the blog spam!) and I frequently test a LOT of software for Windows 7. So, to ensure that my actual installation isn't...

Oh wow completely forgot about this thread.

I actually finished building my PC:

http://www.techcomet.com/2010/02/update-my-journey-to-build-my-dream-pc.html...

Try Amarok.

Rhythmbox is like iTunes (lack of features).

It is a generalisation, but how many schools do you know that use solely linux? I know a few that use mainly Macs but there is always a Windows PC.

Let me give you a simple example. I was IT admin...

Glad you enjoyed reading it. I fear I can get a little verbose at times!

Just thought I'd add some fire to the discussion...

What about Mac?

But seriously, at work (I am a lawyer) I HAVE TO...

In answer to your question I will give the oft-used answer yes and no.

I came to Ubuntu from XP around 2006. At the time, there was basically no AV or Firewall that worked well without eating up a...

As the thread has been resurrected, I thought I would update my opinion:

A while back I said the following on this thread:



Recently, I purchased a desktop and after much deliberation I...

Looks interesting but how is LXDE or whatever it is called? I don't think I really need something "lightweight" as ubuntu is already a relatively "light OS". What I am looking for is more ease of use...

Debian Testing? I tried Puppy a while back on my original laptop and besides the UI not being very pleasant it was a headache to find apps for. My "can't-live-without" apps include skype which means...

After a long hiatus I have decided to once again start posting on UbuntuForums!

I have been happily using Windows 7 for the last 2 months on my custom built desktop. Prior to that I was a long...

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Sincere apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
About 2 weeks back I decided to buy a new desktop and owing to a number of factors (primary among them the fact that I was a bit disappointed...

I'm on Windows 7 now and Chrome is blazing through everything!

see my blog for more info :)

Thanks for the help guys...

Finally settled on the specs here:

I have outlined my final specs and thoughts here:
http://www.techcomet.com/2010/02/update-my-journey-to-build-my-dream-pc.html

Why would I need a third hard drive? I already have the SSD which I plan to partition.

Wow that looks pretty good..suddenly I'm excited.

Is there anything like the "nvidia-settings". What do I do if I have multiple monitors or need to do something a little "special"?

Thanks

Thanks for the reassurance. If you see the original post I mentioned I was really scared. Almost bought a nVidia card!

Is it the same to install? Do I just open up the hardware driver's menu?
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Thanks for all the feedback:

Media Player - DoubleTwist looks pretty good as I have an Android phone as well. Has anyone used this before?

Dual Booting: The only reason I am considering...

Do all the latest games work on XP?

Thanks for the suggestions.

Oh really? Didn't realise?

But yea I think iTunes is a good idea for the iPod...but hopefully it can manage my 10,000+ library.

Haha...wow that isn't much fun...I really don't feel like leaving the penguin (sounds a little x-rated).

Comodo looks good. Never been a fan of deluge or ktorrent but uTorrent looks good.

Well if you have a look at the thread apparently ATI graphics cards don't work well on Ubuntu.

I will install...

uTorrent looks good and I like how it can allow you to download from RSS feeds.

Didn't realise that OpenOffice was available for Windows as well :)

Never used MediaMonkey will have to have a...