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Avi
February 19th, 2005, 01:42 AM
Hi all,

First of all, I have to say that I have never personally encountered a Linux distribution community that is so user-friendly and helpful. ;-)

I've been playing around with Linux, on and off, for a few years now - Nothing too complicated, always on an "older" second machine, emulator or second partition.
Never actually REPLACING Windows.

Ever since learning of Ubuntu I was itching to try and do something dangerous - Ditch Windows altogather, and try using Linux as my main desktop OS.

Moreover, I've decided to make a little online journal of this experience.
This can be pretty cool for a few reasons:
1. First off, I think my journal is interesting.. ;-)
2. People new to Linux, or Ubuntu, might pick-up intersting tips, links and solutions I have encountered.
3. Visitors can actually suggest solutions to problems I've encountered...

That's it, you are all invited to read the two first episodes, and please feel free commenting:
So I've decided to switch to Linux. Episode 1: Introduction (http://www.avidardik.com/2005/02/13/so-ive-decided-to-switch-to-linux-episode-1-introduction/)
So I've decided to switch to Linux. Episode 2: Saying goodbye to Windows (http://www.avidardik.com/2005/02/14/so-ive-decided-to-switch-to-linux-episode-2-saying-goodbye-to-windows/)

Hope you enjoy it..! :grin:

* UPDATE *
I've posted - So I've decided to switch to Linux. Episode 3: Building my desktop (http://www.avidardik.com/2005/02/19/so-ive-decided-to-switch-to-linux-episode-3-building-my-desktop/)
I've posted - So I've decided to switch to Linux. Episode 4: THE END (http://www.avidardik.com/2005/02/26/so-ive-decided-to-switch-to-linux-episode-4-the-end/)

* UPDATE *
The site has moved a few months ago to a newer machine and CMS - All links updated!
BWF89
February 19th, 2005, 02:09 AM
Too many words. I've been feeling lightheaded and and in pain all day. I'll give it a whirl as soon as I feel better.
Avi
February 19th, 2005, 02:12 AM
No problem, I'm working on a comics version :grin:
Rule
February 19th, 2005, 02:45 AM
hey nice diary :)

I was wondering where you got this wallpaper I love it :D:D:D http://www.avidardik.com/Screenshot.jpeg
Avi
February 19th, 2005, 03:08 AM
Sure - it's from good old deviantART (http://http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/7981089/)

Wait till you read episode 3 - My desktop is now even cooler..! ;-)
zenrox
February 19th, 2005, 10:52 AM
great work keep it up
people like you is what make this comunity great
slackerj
February 19th, 2005, 10:59 AM
Sure - it's from good old deviantART (http://http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/7981089/)

Wait till you read episode 3 - My desktop is now even cooler..! ;-)
This might just be me. But when I click on the link you psted (even after removing the extra http) I am re-directed to www.microsoft.com

Is this a joke I missed??
Dylanby
February 19th, 2005, 03:25 PM
Fixed link (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/7981089/)
piedamaro
February 19th, 2005, 04:38 PM
I've added a comment to your blog about outlook ==> evo migration.
There is a chapter in the help of evolution about it.
slackerj
February 19th, 2005, 05:15 PM
Fixed link (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/7981089/)
Cheers. Thank you

:D
Wardhog
February 23rd, 2005, 04:24 AM
Reading part 1, I realised you are me. To the letter. Even your timing is the same.
I'll read developments with great interest, Avi. Good work, keep it up.