Trying Ubuntu for 7 days

[Bandit]

Just remember to remain calm, adjusting to a new enviroment can be stressful. But there is plenty of goof folk here to help you along your way.

I mainly only run Linux. Particulary Ubuntu for the past hmm 8 years now? Wow time flys, I had to think about that one for a second.

[wolfen69]

I've got an (almost) brand new computer, a new keyboard, mouse, and screen.

If you're computer is too new, you might have problems. That's why I always stay at least 6 months behind the latest. Good luck and keep an open mind.

If you have the time, watch Revolution OS. It is a bit dated, but a lot of what they talk about may give you some insight about linux in general.

[M_Mynaardt]

I've never really used Ubuntu as a main operating system - i only ever seem to use it as a fun little thing to play about with on my computer.

but this week, I've set myself a challenge - to use Ubuntu for 7 days without (oven once!) going back to windows (my usual OS).
I'm not particularly skilled with linux, either.

I've got an (almost) brand new computer, a new keyboard, mouse, and screen.

I'll report back every evening.

this should be interesting...

You should be just fine. When I first tried Ubuntu, as a dual boot system, it took me all of a week to decide to just get rid of Windows entirely.

[FatFrog]

I started using Ubuntu last fall. My HDD had a meltdown and while I was waiting for Windows 7 recovery media from Toshiba, I decided to give Ubuntu a shot...
I still use Windows 7 on my laptop for my job, but my desktop and whole home environment, and lab are all Ubuntu.
I wrote a blog post about my experience. If you care to read it, Google 'Fat Frog Tech Blog' it should come up.
My account has insufficient beans to link, otherwise...

[wolfen69]

Has the OP been back? No. Probably gone. Let's all move on.....

[mips]

This poster on Unity functions/operation will come in handy for new users http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...8&postcount=75

[Majorix]

Has the OP been back? No. Probably gone. Let's all move on.....

He claimed of posting every night too.. Oh well, let's move on like you said.

[danyc05]

All I can say once you use Ubuntu you always want to go back. Im not sure what it is but regardless if you go back to windows, you'll still get the urge to come back lol Ive been using windows now because i use alot of software that isnt available on linux for college.. but im planning on dual booting soon

[forrestcupp]

Has the OP been back? No. Probably gone. Let's all move on.....

He claimed of posting every night too.. Oh well, let's move on like you said.

That was my initial thought, but a look at his profile shows that he's been around since last November and he's still hanging around regularly. So it's not like he's just someone who showed up out of nowhere and vaporized.

[madjr]

Has the OP been back? No. Probably gone. Let's all move on.....

he probably formated his whole computer by mistake and has problems getting online with ubuntu !!!

/kidding