Is Linux really ready to be a viable alternative to Windows or OS X? I don't know, But I will attempt to find out.
I have been using Linux for a little over a year now and I have decided that it is time for me to see if I can really use it to meet all of my needs. I have installed nothing but Ubuntu 8.10 on my computer, and now I will see how long I can last without going back to Windows or OS X.
The aim of this Blog is simple, But before I will tell you what it aims to do, I will tell you what It does not aim to do:
This Blog does NOT aim to end the Windows, OS X, Linux debate, It will never end, ever.
This Blog does NOT aim to nessisarily persuade anyone to use linux.
What IS the aim of this blog?:
The aim of this blog IS to be honest. (i.e. if somthing in linux sucks or if Windows/OS X do somthing better, I wont beat around the bush. If Linux does somthing great It will recive its due praise.)
The aim of this blog IS to be somwhat entertaining. While at the same time recording my experiment of useing nothing but Ubuntu Linux on my computer, with an about average knowlege of how to use it.
The aim of this blog IS to help Linux "newbs" (new users) to make their first steps into using linux whether as their only operating system or along side Windows or OS X.
Some things I would like to point out:
Like I just stated, I would say that I have an about average knowlege of Linux (specificaly Ubuntu). So WHEN I get stuff wrong feel free to correct me.
I know Linux is a kernal. I know the operating system is called Gnu/linux. Gnu/linux is an ugly name for an OS. I will be refering to Gnu/Linux as just "Linux". Deal with it. My applogies to Richard Stallman.
I am not a great speller, I use spell check but it misses a lot of stuff.
I am not a linux fanboy. I use it, and I like it most of the time. Other times I realize how bad it sucks. I hate people who pretend like it is nearly perfect.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Eye candy (The spinning desktop cube ect.)
One of the things I love most about Linux is the eye candy. If you have seen the Compiz cube it probably blew your mind. Now you too can wield the power of mind blowing. all you have to do is:
NOTE: Ubuntu 8.10 comes with compiz pre installed. You only have to install a program that will let you customize its settings.
Go to applications then click on Add/Remove (probably on the bottom of the list).
On the "Show: " drop down menu, choose "all available applications." Then type "compiz" into the search box (without the quotations).
The first thing to come up should be "Advanced Desktop Effects Settings (ccsm)"
Click the check box next to it and then click "apply changes".
Then it will download and install it's self.
When it's done, exit Add/Remove and click on "System" (on the top Ubuntu panel) then click "preferences", there should be a program labled "compiz config setting manager", click on that.
Then just play around with stuff. I may do a tutorial about actually using Compiz later.
NOTE: Compiz may conflict with some games and applications.
NOTE: Ubuntu 8.10 comes with compiz pre installed. You only have to install a program that will let you customize its settings.
Go to applications then click on Add/Remove (probably on the bottom of the list).
On the "Show: " drop down menu, choose "all available applications." Then type "compiz" into the search box (without the quotations).
The first thing to come up should be "Advanced Desktop Effects Settings (ccsm)"
Click the check box next to it and then click "apply changes".
Then it will download and install it's self.
When it's done, exit Add/Remove and click on "System" (on the top Ubuntu panel) then click "preferences", there should be a program labled "compiz config setting manager", click on that.
Then just play around with stuff. I may do a tutorial about actually using Compiz later.
NOTE: Compiz may conflict with some games and applications.
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