How will you get Hardy?

[kevin11951]

How are you going to download, buy, get a hold of Hardy Heron?

[Sporkman]

I will do a system update, which will convert my 8.04 beta to 8.04 production.

[kevin11951]

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[Ub1476]

I already got the RC installed, but I will download the bittorrent and seed it:)

[meborc]

my choice is also system upgrade as i did a fresh install of hardy beta a month ago

everything working great... i usually do a fresh install after the release, but i will wait until something starts bugging me with this install

[23meg]

Simply upgrade.

[fatality_uk]

I already got the RC installed, but I will download the bittorrent and seed it:)

Ditto. Got a fast 10MB line and will seed from about 2pm I am guessing. :D

[atomkarinca]

As I already have the latest upgrades, I'm not too eager to update that quickly, so I'm just gonna download via torrent and do my usual upgrade.

[FuturePilot]

Simply upgrade.

Same here. Though I will be seeding the live CD. It's always nice to have a live CD, especially if I break something :oops:

[LaRoza]

I will get the disks eventually, but I will initially get the alt disk for Ubuntu and upgrade.

[smartboyathome]

I will be getting a disk or two from Linuxfest Northwest, as well as downloading.

[y6FgBn)~v]

System upgrade.

[kjb34]

I will download it but I will probably get the alt CD also just in case.

[bobdob20]

I'll be getting the bittorrent.

[hessiess]

wait till the fuss has dyed down, then donload it.

[Fedz]

wait till the fuss has dyed down, then donload it.
Same here :)

I'll try when Update Manager says but if it's slow speeds I;ll wait a few days and so on ... :)

[Tom--d]

System upgrade and download the LiveCD from bittorrent :)

[markp1989]

il download the 64bit live cd using bittorrent, and i will seed it indefinitely (only uploading at about 10kbs but better then nothing)

[bobbybobington]

I think my college blocks bittorrent so I'll just download it.

[ghindo]

I used the method recommended by K.Mandla (http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/beat-the-rush/). :)

[maniacmusician]

I'll be downloading torrents of Kubuntu and Ubuntu, both alt and live discs.

[Jackster]

I'll just be using apt to update from the RC.

I'll also be downloading both from HTTP/FTP and bittorrent. I've got to get a few copies of Ubuntu and Kubuntu for a LUG later tomorrow evening so I'm hoping one of those will be fast enough to get both the images to me in time!

[macogw]

I upgraded to alpha 5 a while back, and I've kept up with updates, so...I don't have to do anything. Pretty sure that as it is now is how the install disks will be (you know, except that I have my preferred apps already installed).

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[Ozor Mox]

I normally use HTTP download, but I plan to use BitTorrent this time to help the servers. I've not used it before though, quick question...am I seeding Ubuntu all the while it is downloading through BitTorrent? Does it stop when I close the window, and therefore I should leave it open as long as possible?

[amazingtaters]

Well, seeing as I'm already there, I'll just do my regular daily package upgrades at 1/1000th the normal speed.

And to Ozor, yes you will be upping the whole time you're downloading. But do please keep seeding. I'm thinking of grabbing the first iso to hit demonoid and seeding it for as long as possible.

[macogw]

I'll use Transmission to get the isos for the installfest. I really like Deluge, but it's CPU intensive when we're not talking about a crazily-popular torrent.

[Eclipse.]

Will just update my system, then I will rsync my rc disk and seed it.;)

[amazingtaters]

I'll use Transmission to get the isos for the installfest. I really like Deluge, but it's CPU intensive when we're not talking about a crazily-popular torrent.

I think there will be a decent number of people on the torrent. There's definitely the chance for a weeks worth of good seeding I think.

[daWsOn_s]

I will download and seed the alternate iso :)

[init1]

The black hole generator sounds appealing...

[elamericano]

I'll just be using apt to update from the RC.
I would have done this too, but I need to see if any of my bugs go away with a clean install.

[NightwishFan]

Torrent with ktorrent, seed for a few months.

[macogw]

I think there will be a decent number of people on the torrent. There's definitely the chance for a weeks worth of good seeding I think.

Right, which is why I'm going to use Transmission. It's lighter weight. I don't know if Deluge gets heavier when the torrents are really popular, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

[Scruffynerf]

My ISP mirrors the Ubuntu servers (as well as just about any other reasonably popular distro, so I get it at unmetered FTP.

That said, I'm probably not going to get it, as thus far, it hasn't worked on my rig (kernal reports I/O errors and forces reboots - If the 'LiveCD' doesn't check, then I'm not installing.)

[Lord Xeb]

I already have the beta...I just need a bigger hard drive to dual boot

[gameryoshi600]

Buy a blackhole matter accelerator, to create an ubuntu cd from thin air!

[diskotek]

i'll download via bittorrent both alternative desktop cd and liveCD since i have ati radeon x200 graphic card :(

[DarkStarAeon]

I downloaded and installed the RC last week, and it has been running beautifully, best Ubuntu yet!

I'll just upgrade from RC to final.

[JetskiDude911]

I plan to download it via HTTP, but will seed it eventually.

[Twitch6000]

Simply upgrade.

what he said.

[abuakel]

I'm gonna download it, burn the iso, and do a clean install. :)

[rhomp2002]

I just uploaded the final beta. I will stick with that for a while and then see whether I want to do a fresh install or stick with what I have.

At some point would like to find out how to make the torrents work. I have never yet found a writeup that makes sense to me. If I did I would be glad to add to the torrent.

[SigmaSanti]

The quickest way is obviously the matter accelerator, just flip a few switches and done! This only works if you have one laying around though...

[Gwasanaethau]

I used to FTP it each time, but got the torrent for the RC to see what it was like. Never used torrents before and was very impressed!

[hariprs]

What about upgrading to hardy form previous releases? I already upgraded to hardy from gusty.

[girishv]

I need a check box, not radio button for the poll.
Downloaded hardy on a painfully slow connection, took two days through bittorrent. Requested for a CD from shipIt.
If the updates from RC to final is minimum, will upgrade or will wait for requested CD as I do not want to go through the pain of d/l again :(

Girish

[LittleLORDevil]

Torrents have always been kind to me. My university also has a mirror for Ubuntu. :)

[Foster Grant]

A TARDIS is a wonderful thing ... I'm already running 12.04 and it's amazing, The dev team did a great job implementing the open-source drivers for the 3D holographic display. (Or at least, they will do a great job implementing the open-source drivers for the 3D holographic display matrix.)

They should be proud of themselves. At least, they will be proud of themselves. Eh, well ... something like that. :D

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Seriously, though ... I'll wait a few days and do a system upgrade. Then I'll download the live and alternate ISOs and burn them so I'll have physical media available for backup and to make copies for curious people.

[elmer_42]

I'm going to update from update manager, but I am going to grab the first ISO to hit Demonoid for maximum ratio.

[kiran_aryan]

I guess I'll either dl it from BT or do a distro upgrade for now. I ordered free cd too for future installations.

[vishzilla]

I already am on Hardy...simple update.
Also will download the iso to seed :)

[JT9161]

I'm going to update from the repo. on my two systems but will get the regular/alternate torrents so I can make some install CD's and might order one after a while.


At some point would like to find out how to make the torrents work. I have never yet found a writeup that makes sense to me. If I did I would be glad to add to the torrent.

I would be glad to help you get them going, PM if you're interested.

[Vicfred]

I'll upgrade from the RC, if I'd have a fast upload speed (I only have 10kbps upload) I'd seed.

[m.musashi]

Uh, I already have it and have been using it for about 2 months. Shouldn't that be an option. Of course, I will torrent the final release so I have it on hand.

[mgranet]

ShipIt. Because downloading at 2.9k/s SUCKS.

[Kingsley]

ShipIt. Because downloading at 2.9k/s SUCKS.
You deserve high speed internet if you live in Detroit.

[myusername]

i will ask my friend jesus...he is really good at turning water into different stuff lol

[Saya]

I'll probably reinstall 7.10 and do a fresh upgrade to 8.04 from there, till I can get my hands on a raw CD. Might buy the DVD later on.

[colorcol]

so many people chose BT,
mmmm,maybe using utorrent is a good idea

[legolas_w]

Hi
I will try to find the DVD edition on the web and then I will download it.
I do not have torrent so I will use direct http download.

But I hope I could find DVD edtion for download.

Thanks

[HangukMiguk]

I'm going to torrent the LiveCD for a friend who's been stuck on Mandrake 10 for four years, and do the system update for myself.

[Nameless Neko]

I'm doing a distro upgrade right now, and after the final version's released I'll download an iso so I have a CD on hand for reinstalls if necessary.

[misfitpierce]

Download HTTP backup disc but dont think I'll need. Already updated to Hardy and it worked fine and everything works flawlessly. Very happy.

[pbpersson]

On Thursday the 25th I will be working from home and need my Internet connection to be fast.

However, on the night of the 25th I will download.....some live CDs and then seed them. I will not need a FAST connection for another week so I might just let my Fedora machine seed them for a few days to help the planet get Hardy Heron. :)

I will be interested to see what will be available, this is the first time I have been this closely involved to a new release. I was hoping to download the following live CDs tomorrow evening:

64-bit Ubuntu
32-bit Ubuntu
32-bit Kubuntu

I don't know if they have every version available right away.

I have a test machine here just waiting to become a Hardy Heron pioneer ;)

[MickS]

Usually I just upgrade but this time I think I might download the torrent, I fancy the idea of being part of the biggest legal torrent ever.

Mick

[graabein]

I'll upgrade through Update Manager and help seed the torrent, maybe burn a backup disc for later use.

[reyhan]

i download the alternate CD and burn it To CD

[Hemmer]

bittorrent to cd. fast and simple.

[jespdj]

My ISP has a server which is a mirror of the Ubuntu site, it contains the releases and package database. Downloading off that server is ofcourse very fast, since I'm practically directly connected to that server. So I'll FTP it from there.

[billgoldberg]

I just downloaded the final hardy version from ubuntu's ftp servers and I maxed out my connection.

:p

[reyhan]

is Hardy release yet now..?

[gsmanners]

This is the order I generally use:

1) If posted on usenet, I'll get ISOs that way.
2) If there are good mirrors that have it (anl.gov or gigenet.com) I'll get CDs there.
3) Once I have CDs I'll get the DVD ISOs through bittorrent.

[garba]

dl'ing the iso atm (got a cd-r ready) then i'll be seeding the hell out of it for next few hours =)

[Vorian Grey]

I will download the ISO from work since we have a good internet connection there and I have a crappy one at home. After a bit I will probably buy the CD.

[american.swan]

I'm hoping to upgrade using the alternative CD.

I'll back up my important files first. :)

[r76]

Got it by bittorrent and taking it home on CD after work... :)

Have already seeded 3.5GB in the last half-hour and I can leave that running til hometime. Fly my pretties, fly!

[angry_johnnie]

I got it via HTTP about a week and a half ago, when Gutsy decided to break up with me :-). I thought I'd leave feisty on its own... but I guess I'm a multi-booter at heart :p

[SirThom]

I'm using update manager. I know that they want everybody to bittorrent, but I want to upgrade without wiping out my system and update manager just seems the best place to do that.

I still have an hour or two left to download but it's no biggie.

After it's installed I might seed a few via bittorrent to make up for bogging down the servers.

[picopir8]

I installed RC last weekend from a livecd so I will just do an update. Actually I had a lot of updates late last night so I think I am already up to date with the final.

Once the demand subsides, I will download the alternate disk (better chance of working on other peoples computers) and then update friends and family who want help.

[cartisdm]

I'm just going to do a fresh install. My poor Gusty install has been going fritz on me lately so I'm ready for a clean version.

[scouser73]

I'm downloading the torrent at the moment but pre-ordered a CD a few days ok.

[DarkDancer]

Re: How?
I'll use Transmission to get the isos for the installfest. I really like Deluge, but it's CPU intensive when we're not talking about a crazily-popular torrent.

Weird, no matter the popularity of the 5 or 6 torrents I typically have going, I have never seen Deluge make my cpu monitor noticeably move....

[sendmecrapola]

Just counting down the minutes at work till I can go home and get it.:)

[tashmooclam]

I will use the update manager and update in several weeks or a month. I am curious to see how well it works.

[userid]

an official torrent should be advertised on the main download page!!

http://www.mininova.org/tor/1352774

4492 seeds, 5296 leechers

[beercz]

Simply upgrade.
+1 here

[southernman]

Been a while since I've been around! But hardy brought me back by.

Just d/l'ed the torrent and will do a clean install over the weekend. Sadistic? You decide... ;)

Gusty's been great! But we're gonna grill up some fish now.

The seeding continues...........