Complete Noob Saying Hello

[IanMcBride]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to stop in and say hi.

About a month and 1/2 ago I added Wubi to my Vista Home Premium laptop, then experimented with OpenSUSE (KDE and GNOME) and Fedora.

Anyway, 2 nights ago I did a full install of 10.04 on my laptop (got rid of Vista) so I am Windows free (still have an old desktop with XP, but I don't use it that much). I know it's still in testing, but for the beginning as long as Firefox and Thunderbird work (which they seem to do) I will be happy.

I have no doubt that as I dig into this more I will have lots of questions so I'm pretty sure you'll be seeing a lot of me around here. I'll try to search out questions before asking.

Thanks,
Ian

[jaycee23]

Welcome and enjoy the ride

Half the fun is learning to fix the things that don't seem to work as you would expect

:P

[2hot6ft2]

Welcome to the forum

Have fun with your new OS.

[ubername]

Welcome.

My best friend: http://crunchbang.org/ubuntu-search-engine/
Enjoy yourself!

[ubunterooster]

So you are relatively new and *already* trying the beta? Wow, you get points there from me.

Edit: Uber, I like your best friend.

[HermanAB]

Welcome. Over time, you will read lots and lots of guides and do lots of google searches. So here are two important tips:

http://google.com/linux

http://tldp.org

[BitJunkie]

Welcome, and happy Ubuntuing! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Beginners Guide (http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com).

[spydeyrch]

Welcome and enjoy your freedom! Always ask questions and be patient.

Here is a little OS summary that you might like:

If Operating Systems Ran The Airlines...

UNIX Airways

Everyone brings one piece of the plane along when they come to the airport. They all go out on the runway and put the plane together piece by piece, arguing non-stop about what kind of plane they are supposed to be building.

Air DOS

Everybody pushes the airplane until it glides, then they jump on and let the plane coast until it hits the ground again. Then they push again, jump on again, and so on...

Mac Airlines

All the stewards, captains, baggage handlers, and ticket agents look and act exactly the same. Every time you ask questions about details, you are gently but firmly told that you don't need to know, don't want to know, and everything will be done for you without your ever having to know, so just shut up.

Windows Air

The terminal is pretty and colourful, with friendly stewards, easy baggage check and boarding, and a smooth take-off. After about 10 minutes in the air, the plane explodes with no warning whatsoever.

Windows NT Air

Just like Windows Air, but costs more, uses much bigger planes, and takes out all the other aircraft within a 40-mile radius when it explodes.

Windows XP Air

You turn up at the airport,which is under contract to only allow XP Air planes. All the aircraft are identical, brightly coloured and three times as big as they need to be. The signs are huge and all point the same way. Whichever way you go, someone pops up dressed in a cloak and pointed hat insisting you follow him. Your luggage and clothes are taken off you and replaced with an XP Air suit and suitcase identical to everyone around you as this is included in the exorbitant ticket cost. The aircraft will not take off until you have signed a contract. The inflight entertainment promised turns out to be the same Mickey Mouse cartoon repeated over and over again. You have to phone your travel agent before you can have a meal or drink. You are searched regularly throughout the flight. If you go to the toilet twice or more you get charged for a new ticket. No matter what destination you booked you will always end up crash landing at Whistler in Canada.

Linux Air

Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to start their own airline. They build the planes, ticket counters, and pave the runways themselves. They charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing the ticket, but you can also download and print the ticket yourself.

When you board the plane, you are given a seat, four bolts, a wrench and a copy of the seat-HOWTO.html. Once settled, the fully adjustable seat is very comfortable, the plane leaves and arrives on time without a single problem, the in-flight meal is wonderful. You try to tell customers of the other airlines about the great trip, but all they can say is, "You had to do what with the seat?"




Enjoy and visit frequently!

-Spydey:guitar:

[flyfishingphil]

Great description!

[_0R10N]

Welcome IanMcBride!!! I hope you enjoy the Linux Experience, because there's not coming back??? right, guys???:popcorn:

Kind regards!

_0R10N >>