Linux Desktop Readiness Thread

[aysiu]

Since want my users to develop something like a brand recognition from a well supported distribution- Mint would not do for that. Though I like Mint very much, Ubuntu is taking Linux into the future and that's what users should be aware of. Codec installation will improve and I'd rather just use Automatix for now.

Ah. Thanks for the clarification.

[tehkain]

Rather then using mint - I sit down right after the new release and throw together a custom install CD that already includes restricted formats and a few essential apps. You really are just an apt-get/source edit away from having everything automatix and mint provide.

[stalker145]

Rather then using mint - I sit down right after the new release and throw together a custom install CD that already includes restricted formats and a few essential apps. You really are just an apt-get/source edit away from having everything automatix and mint provide.

Would you happen to be able to point me at a HowTo for that? I'd love to be able to have a personalized install of my favorite Ubuntu

[raja]

Would you happen to be able to point me at a HowTo for that? I'd love to be able to have a personalized install of my favorite Ubuntu

http://reconstructor.aperantis.com/

[cavedog]

After three months of banging my head trying to get Ubuntu to print to either of my two printers, I have to say that this is one of the reasons why is isn't ready.

It doesn't work out of the box, and the demands on the new user are still too great for this thing to get off the ground. In windows, I can find a driver for just about anything. In Ubuntu, the requirements for me compile and configure are just too much.

People are not going to buy new hardware (printers) because they get a open source operating system. It is silly to even put the concept forth.

Best of luck getting the bugs out of this. It's a noble effort.

[Nekiruhs]

Have you even tried to post here? Try making a thread and taking affirmative action instead of complaining.We can probably help you.

[LaRoza]

After three months of banging my head trying to get Ubuntu to print to either of my two printers, I have to say that this is one of the reasons why is isn't ready.

It doesn't work out of the box, and the demands on the new user are still too great for this thing to get off the ground. In windows, I can find a driver for just about anything. In Ubuntu, the requirements for me compile and configure are just too much.

Best of luck getting the bugs out of this. It's a noble effort.

Most Operating Systems don't work out of the box, actually none of them do. (Windows is even harder to install).

For printers, HP is usually the best option, not because of Linux, but because of the hardware company. A printer was the reason Stallman does what he does.

People are not going to buy new hardware (printers) because they get a open source operating system. It is silly to even put the concept forth.

For Vista, you will probably need to buy new RAM, a new Video card (with hard to get drivers), and a new CPU just to get it working fine. Whereas Ubuntu would work fine.

-EDIT I just noticed this is your first post, why didn't you ask about the printer on the forum? We can help, the wall can't.

[Seisen]

What kind of printer is it anyway?

[aysiu]

Please read the thread I just merged yours with.

If you want help, post a new thread in the support area kindly asking for it.

Otherwise, this is the place to talk about Ubuntu not being "ready."

[tgm4883]

After three months of banging my head trying to get Ubuntu to print to either of my two printers, I have to say that this is one of the reasons why is isn't ready.

It doesn't work out of the box, and the demands on the new user are still too great for this thing to get off the ground. In windows, I can find a driver for just about anything. In Ubuntu, the requirements for me compile and configure are just too much.

People are not going to buy new hardware (printers) because they get a open source operating system. It is silly to even put the concept forth.

Best of luck getting the bugs out of this. It's a noble effort.

Thats funny because that is the exact concept that Windows Vista put forth to me. Apparently my HP scanner is too old and there will be no support for it in Vista ever.