20th May 07, 7:39pm |
More aimed for Jacks attention as I think hes the only Linux user. I'm thinking of getting it but not sure which one to get and also how compatible programs are on it.
I want to be able to use iTunes, MSN and also the Open Office saves documents the same file type as Microsoft?
I know I could google this but I'm a lazy student so not going to.
I want to be able to use iTunes, MSN and also the Open Office saves documents the same file type as Microsoft?
I know I could google this but I'm a lazy student so not going to.
by Super Russy at 20th May 7:39pm
I want to be able to use iTunes, MSN and also the Open Office saves documents the same file type as Microsoft?
Check out Ubuntu. http://www.ubuntu.com/
It's good for people making the switch, or trying out Linux to see what it's like. It has GAIM (although I think it's now called Pidgen), so you can login to messenger and all that kind of stuff.
I don't know about iTunes because it's proprietaty Apple software, but there are some pretty good equivalents.
OpenOffice can open all of the normal Office file types, yeah.
Ubuntu boots as a live CD, so when you boot from the CD it boots into a useable OS, so you can load up programs and see how it all works without installing it. There's an icon on the desktop to install it (the installer is 7 screens asking you to choose your location and put your name in...etc), then it pretty much does it's own thing.
I've got it on my laptop and I'm quite impressed with it. It's good if you don't want to faff around and just want something working. The package manager is also really impressive. You literaly open it, and it shows you all the applications available, click install, and it downloads and installs it.
Worth a try if you want to try something new.
by Super Russy at 21st May 8:25pm
What was bad about it just out of interest. Just downloading ubuntu, 700mb going to take ages
You can order CDs off the website for free.
by Makavelee at 21st May 8:33pm
I dunno, i just kinda missed the bling of office, it was like offices poor uncle
You mean office's free uncle.
I feel proud to have recieved 3 potd for one post.
Tried ubuntu last night, seemed quite good, had a little play on open office, actually prefered it to the new office on first try well see when I actually do some work on it.
Going to try and install some programs on stuff it later or tomorrow (really should revise but I can buy a better mark if needs be) had a look at a few guides for beginners and looks pretty simple but we'll see.
I think I could be converted to the nerd side but we'll see.
Tried ubuntu last night, seemed quite good, had a little play on open office, actually prefered it to the new office on first try well see when I actually do some work on it.
Going to try and install some programs on stuff it later or tomorrow (really should revise but I can buy a better mark if needs be) had a look at a few guides for beginners and looks pretty simple but we'll see.
I think I could be converted to the nerd side but we'll see.
Use a Mac. According to Apple, using a Mac will turn you into a trendy middle-20s hipster. Apparently using a pc will turn you into a work-obsessed middle-aged man who doesn't know how to have fun and is going through an inferiority complex on how "advanced" Macs are.
I know. I'm insufferable.
I know. I'm insufferable.
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you are a trendy youngster!by Jack at 25th May 10:52pm
Do you feel like a boring office worker?
When I use a Mac I feel like a trendy youngster. Windows makes me feel so dull and office-like.
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