After several failed attempts to use Linux on my PC, I have finally got it working properly.
My original attempts via Virtualbox, a live disc and then WUBI installer all failed miserably (WUBI had seemed most promising but after installing without any problem it turned out my modem was not compatible with Linux (contrary to what it said on the modem box!)
After getting a new modem I tried again with WUBI and this time success - Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx) runs on my PC without any problems at all, and I have to say I am quite a fan of the free operating system.
Showing posts with label Ubuntu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ubuntu. Show all posts
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Goodbye to Linux
Yesterday I uninstalled Ubuntu from my computer after being unable to access the internet with my regular modem.
I was disappointed at the outcome, as I do like Linux and it suits my style of computing - being on a tight budget means that I benefit more from the open source programs which Linux uses, but I could not afford to budget for a new modem or wireless set up just to be able to use the secondary system on my PC.
So Linux had to go to free up space :-(
I was disappointed at the outcome, as I do like Linux and it suits my style of computing - being on a tight budget means that I benefit more from the open source programs which Linux uses, but I could not afford to budget for a new modem or wireless set up just to be able to use the secondary system on my PC.
So Linux had to go to free up space :-(
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Linux with WUBI
The other day I finally found a way I could use Linux without those dreadful live discs and Virtual Box - it's called WUBI (stands for Windows Automatic Ubuntu Installer apparently).
With WUBI you install the Ubuntu into the Windows and then at start up you are given the option to boot into Windows (the default setting) or Ubuntu. It does away with the hassle of partitioning the hard disk and gives you a functional Linux system. I like the look of Ubuntu but I have to say that I prefer the comfortable old slippers feeling of using Windows XP!
The big problem I have experienced (and not yet been able to solve) with Ubuntu is the fact that I cannot browse the internet. My ADSL ethernet modem works fine in XP but in Ubuntu I get a connection and nothing else - which means that, as well as not being able to surf the internet, I am unable to download any programs or updates. I am just glad that I have XP as my default operating system and not Ubuntu as the only one. I have seen a similar issue on the Ubuntu support forum but no one has provided a solution to it.
The other big difference is in load up time. I did a little test yesterday and timed the loading of each OS from the moment I selected it. The results are surprising - Windows XP took just 1 minute 39.25 seconds from being selected to all my programs being ready for me to use but Ubuntu took a staggering 8 minutes 50.14 seconds before it was ready to use. I like Linux but I am not convinced of its superiority to Windows.
With WUBI you install the Ubuntu into the Windows and then at start up you are given the option to boot into Windows (the default setting) or Ubuntu. It does away with the hassle of partitioning the hard disk and gives you a functional Linux system. I like the look of Ubuntu but I have to say that I prefer the comfortable old slippers feeling of using Windows XP!
The big problem I have experienced (and not yet been able to solve) with Ubuntu is the fact that I cannot browse the internet. My ADSL ethernet modem works fine in XP but in Ubuntu I get a connection and nothing else - which means that, as well as not being able to surf the internet, I am unable to download any programs or updates. I am just glad that I have XP as my default operating system and not Ubuntu as the only one. I have seen a similar issue on the Ubuntu support forum but no one has provided a solution to it.
The other big difference is in load up time. I did a little test yesterday and timed the loading of each OS from the moment I selected it. The results are surprising - Windows XP took just 1 minute 39.25 seconds from being selected to all my programs being ready for me to use but Ubuntu took a staggering 8 minutes 50.14 seconds before it was ready to use. I like Linux but I am not convinced of its superiority to Windows.
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