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What Normal Users Can Expect From Ubuntu 8.10
notthatwillsmith writes "With Ubuntu 8.10 due to be released in just a few days, Maximum PC pored through all the enhancements, updates, and new features that are bundled into the release of Intrepid Ibex and separated out the new features that are most exciting for Linux desktop users. Things to be excited about? With new versions of GNOME and X.Org, there's quite a bit, ranging from the context-sensitive Deskbar search to an audio and video compatible SIP client to the new Network Manager (manage wired, Wi-Fi, VPN, and cellular broadband connections in one place)."
along with a broken liveCD which can't resize the NTFS partition to make room for the install because the liveCD requires the NTFS partition to be mounted.
Then, after you finally use a third-party tool to make room, your boot sector will still be all fucked up from the garbage the LiveCD left on your drive.
That's why the default background is goatse.
Should include Wine. People want their games and some apps to work on linux.
I am more a small kernel fan like minix. Linix kenel is way too huge.
It broke my sound settings and bluetooth settings. Some Python libraries started to fight and it broke pgdesigner/gambas.
Upgrading Ubuntu is far from as safe as upgrading with a windows service pack.
It is not a troll. All of you please Re-read the damn post. The install/live CD WILL NOT unmount the NTFS partition because, for some reason, the install NEEDS IT TO RUN. This is because the install CD boots into liveCD mode and starts the install from there, as opposed to just starting the install(a la Windows installs).
to get you all in the mood for nigger. because that's what it's going to be for the next four years. nigger. you'll be arrested for a hate crime if you question his administrations. labeled a racist you'll lose all your rights. your women will be gang raped by niggers as punishment for your crimes. it's the african way.
In most cultures, brown is associated with shit, scat, gay sex, etc.
Perhaps it's Ballmer shit?
Your colorful rant perfectly shows how you don't know a thing about marketing, or to be more specific, "first impressions last".
But don't worry, it's a reason geeks aren't exactly the best business types, and you're in good company.
that really looks like shit. what's the codename for this release, Barfy Shitstain?
Stop Computers/Cars Analogies on S
>>>>> I like the ease of just clicking "install" and everything automagically takes care of itself. (Like my Windows XP disc.)
>> It's not and you idiots can keep replying here as much as you want but it doesn't change the fact that windows is not a click install.
MY versions of Windows XP is that simple. 3 steps (insert CD and click install, type username, remove disc when done). That's all it takes. Who are YOU to disagree with my statement? Are you in my room? Looking over my shoulder? Do you even own a Dell Dimension with dual-hard drive RAID system? Hell no. So frak off.
You remind me of a damn Democrat politician, who thinks HE knows better than I do, how I should run my own life ("let the government take care of you like a daddy"). I'm not an idiot. I'm not a child. Don't talk down to me like I am.
I stand by my original statement as accurate.
The government is not your daddy. Its purpose is not to raid middle-class neighbors' wallets and give it to you.