Lubuntu

[dRounse]

I'm just wondering why there is really no publicity for Lubuntu, I personally prefer Lubuntu, not only over the other *buntus but over every other Linux distro out there. But I see absolutely no ads or anything for it.

[mystika1]

Lubuntu is my distro of choice. I can customize it perfectly and my machine is super fast.

Penny
:KS

[Telengard C64]

That's what the community is for. Start a blog. Tell your friends. Share your good experiences with others. I know I'd like to read what you have to say about it.

[Rodney9]

For How-To's, Information and Screen-Casts on Lubuntu go to the
Lubuntu One Stop Thread -

Lubuntu One Stop Thread (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1844755)

Rodney

[Mike Loubet]

I think part of it is that Lubuntu only became an official Ubuntu variant with the last 11.10 release, before that it was unofficial. LXDE in general is pretty under-publicised, it's amazing how much you can to with such little resources and without sacrificing too much usability, more people should know about it!

[nothingspecial]

Not a request for support.

Moved to the cafe.

[asifnaz]

I used Lubuntu 10..04 on a very old PC and I was amazed with its light weight and productivity .

If it has become official ubuntu I wonder if it still comes with all codes pre-installed..?

[wolfen69]

I'm just wondering why there is really no publicity for Lubuntu

Where's the publicity for any distro? I havn't seen any.

[wolfen69]

I used Lubuntu 10..04 on a very old PC and I was amazed with its light weight and productivity .

If it has become official ubuntu I wonder if it still comes with all codes pre-installed..?

What is codes preinstalled? Do you mean codecs? And no would be the answer. No version of ubuntu comes with "codes" preinstalled.

[BrokenKingpin]

I actually thought Lubuntu was getting a lot of talk these days.

If any *buntu needs more publicity it is Xubuntu. Don't get me wrong, I like Lubuntu, but I find Xubuntu the perfect balance between usability and speed. Lubuntu may be faster, but I didn't find it all that much faster on my older netbook than Xubuntu, and I just find Xfce easier to configure than LXDE.

[Mike Loubet]

Where's the publicity for any distro? I havn't seen any.

I think it means publicity as in talk and discussion on blogs/forums etc. That's the only sort of publicity there is for Linux, there have been very few conventional ads.

Lubuntu has really moved forward, I find I'm using it increasingly on old desktops and on netbooks since Unity, which tends to make a new netbook feel like it's 6 years old (not a big fan, I use KDE on newer computers now since it was shipped with Ubuntu as default). It's a good replacement of Xubuntu as well, which wasn't much quicker than Gnome 2.

Linux Mint LXDE is pretty good too, I gave it a try and feels a lot less "budget" than Lubuntu, with it's nicer themes and Faenza icons and it has slightly different default applications. Same thing really, just nicer to look at.

[MG&TL]

Mmm...I thought that about lubuntu too, until 11.10. Whatever they did with 11.10, it looks good.

[Telengard C64]

I think it means publicity as in talk and discussion on blogs/forums etc.

^this


Lubuntu has really moved forward, I find I'm using it increasingly on old desktops and on netbooks since Unity, which tends to make a new netbook feel like it's 6 years old (not a big fan, I use KDE on newer computers now since it was shipped with Ubuntu as default). It's a good replacement of Xubuntu as well, which wasn't much quicker than Gnome 2.

^better

Want people to know more about your favorite flavor of Ubuntu? Start blogging. Post videos on popular sites. Spread the word (politely and respectfully) to communities outside Ubuntuforums.

[dRounse]

I use Lubuntu on my desktop, which is more than capable of running something a lot more graphically intensive. I don't really need crazy cool effects and stuff I use my computer for programming, schoolwork, and the internet, none of those really require KDE. Sure Xubuntu and Lubuntu are lightweight (I think Lubuntu is lighter) but I haven't had any problems with Lubuntu, it does everything any other distro can do, but its a lot lighter, as for Xubuntu I don't feel it's any better at anything. And I meant publicity as any talk of distros, because I was looking ast a wesite i think it was googlubuntu and it had no mention of Lubuntu anywhere, but it mentioned Edubuntu?!?!?

[lorin30]

I actually thought Lubuntu was getting a lot of talk these days.

If any *buntu needs more publicity it is Xubuntu. Don't get me wrong, I like Lubuntu, but I find Xubuntu the perfect balance between usability and speed. Lubuntu may be faster, but I didn't find it all that much faster on my older netbook than Xubuntu, and I just find Xfce easier to configure than LXDE.

Yeah, it's seemed to me Lubuntu is everywhere these days. I gave it a try but the slight decrease in resource use from xfce wasn't worth the aesthetic differences. If I want an ugly looking DE I want it as ugly as possible, which is why I use wmaker.

[dRounse]

is Xubuntu pronounced Zoobuntu?

[wolfen69]

is Xubuntu pronounced Zoobuntu?

Basically.

[Sam_Scribbler]

Lubuntu is a step in the right direction, but Mint LXDE is currently more stable and like all "-buntus", Lubuntu still carries much of Ubuntu's bulk with it. Besides, in terms of light footprints, neither one can compete with the likes of DSL, Vector, and KNOPPIX.

Give it time. Once it strikes that perfect balance between features and usability, it'll pick up traction.

[amjjawad]

Long story short, do NOT wait for anyone to do that for you but instead, do it yourself you way, period. THIS IS what I've been doing since 3 months or so and those who have been close and watching, they know what I mean. Lubuntu One Stop Thread is just a simple example of what I mean.

Linux is great and I think all Linux Users need to do something to return the favor to this great OS.

[Linuxratty]

Both Lubuntu and Xubuntu look really good...Come spring,I'll just have to flip a coin to help me decide.

[Dustintendo]

if you want lightweight and configurable do an unbuntu mini install and sudo apt-get xorg xfce4 file-roller xfce4-terminal browser-of-choice synaptic gdm

[Telengard C64]

Long story short, do NOT wait for anyone to do that for you but instead, do it yourself you way, period. THIS IS what I've been doing since 3 months or so and those who have been close and watching, they know what I mean. Lubuntu One Stop Thread is just a simple example of what I mean.

Linux is great and I think all Linux Users need to do something to return the favor to this great OS.

Well said!

[Artemis3]

if you want lightweight and configurable do an unbuntu mini install and sudo apt-get xorg xfce4 file-roller xfce4-terminal browser-of-choice synaptic gdm

No, we don't use file-roller, that would bring a whole bunch of gnome things. We use Xarchiver... For cd burning Xfburn, Ristretto for image viewing, Leafpad for text editing, etc. See: http://wiki.xfce.org/recommendedapps

You should also add gamin in there.

[lorin30]

if you want lightweight and configurable do an unbuntu mini install and sudo apt-get xorg xfce4 file-roller xfce4-terminal browser-of-choice synaptic gdm

Yep and doing it like this installs ~500 packages less than a default Xubuntu install.

[tjeremiah]

would I notice a difference if I just install Lubuntu via synaptic package manager? Im currently running Ubuntu 11.10 Unity 2D on a netbook and its a bit slow.

[mips]

would I notice a difference if I just install Lubuntu via synaptic package manager? Im currently running Ubuntu 11.10 Unity 2D on a netbook and its a bit slow.

Yes but I would suggest uninstalling Ubuntu Desktop meta package to get rid of all the extra stuff.

Cleanest way is probably a fresh install of Lubuntu.

[amjjawad]

would I notice a difference if I just install Lubuntu via synaptic package manager? Im currently running Ubuntu 11.10 Unity 2D on a netbook and its a bit slow.

Installing Lubuntu via Synaptic is NOT like install Lubuntu normally from LiveCD/LiveUSB.

If you need more information about Lubuntu, please have a look at my signature - Lubuntu One Stop Thread.

[amjjawad]

cleanest way is probably a fresh install of lubuntu.

+1

[tjeremiah]

ok. I first tried the LiveUSB but the wireless internet, along with the ethernet fail to work. I installed all the right drivers, etc, and nothing. Its always a pain with "buntus" when it comes to wireless and I dont want another headache right now trying to get it to work on a fresh install.

Ill check out the threads later to see if I can find a solution.

[amjjawad]

ok. I first tried the LiveUSB but the wireless internet, along with the ethernet fail to work. I installed all the right drivers, etc, and nothing. Its always a pain with "buntus" when it comes to wireless and I dont want another headache right now trying to get it to work on a fresh install.

Ill check out the threads later to see if I can find a solution.

I understand what you mean. What kind of Wireless Adapter do you have?
Perhaps with 12.04 (it uses Linux Kernel 3.2) everything will work out of the box :)

[tjeremiah]

I understand what you mean. What kind of Wireless Adapter do you have?
Perhaps with 12.04 (it uses Linux Kernel 3.2) everything will work out of the box :)

Broadcom STA. It was a pain to get it to work with Ubuntu about a yr ago. It works but not how I would like it (sometimes fails to load on startup). I tried Lubuntu, installed the drivers after hours of trying to get it to install completely, blue light comes on but no connection, nothing.

So I guess ill just install Lubuntu via package manager for now and wait for 12.04 to see if the wireless solution is fixed or not.

[amjjawad]

Broadcom STA. It was a pain to get it to work with Ubuntu about a yr ago.
I expected that. Yes, I know and thank God I don't have such adapter. I know many users have problems with it. Sad but true.


So I guess ill just install Lubuntu via package manager for now and wait for 12.04 to see if the wireless solution is fixed or not.

Hopefully :)