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Ubuntu "Karmic Koala" RC Hits the Streets With Windows 7
oranghutan writes "Computerworld is reporting Canonical has made available the Release Candidate of its latest Linux-based operating system, Ubuntu 9.10, on the same day Microsoft launched the long-awaited Windows 7. 'The upcoming Canonical release, which is code-named Karmic Koala, is the latest version of the popular flavor of the Linux OS. The development release on Thursday pushed the OS one step closer to final release, which is due on Oct. 29, according to the company's release schedule Web page. An image of the OS is available for download on Ubuntu's Web site. Test versions of Karmic Koala RC available for download include the server, desktop and netbook versions.'"
Funnily enough, the Linux world is like Baskin Robbins ... more than 1000 flavours, and they all leave a nasty taste in your mouth.
+1 insightful. And informative. Thanks.
Kubuntu says it requires 256 megabytes of RAM, which is kinda surprising. My Win98 laptop only uses 96 megabytes, and I thought Kubuntu would have similar specs since it's supposed to "particularly focus on low memory footprint." I guess Kubuntu is more akin to XP in memory size.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
I guess you think Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x fails as well don't you? Maybe it is better that you don't use CentOS, don't worry its OK... Guess you never heard of EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) run by the good folks at Fedora, sure seems GIT is in there (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPEL). I know, not an official repo, but then the concept of binary compatibility would probably fly right over your head as well.
Running on Kubuntu now. I have been using Kubuntu at work, home and on my netbook for the last three years, and I changed jobs in the meantime. My list of issues:
So really: only one cosmetic issue ages ago, and three minor issues that could be expected in a beta.
At my previous job, the Ubuntu server we used for SVN repository, internal wiki, and a bunch of other services lasted more than a year, and by this time more time than I ever was on that job, without a single reboot.
Would fit you well: you stated blatant falsehoods, talking about your personal feelings toward Linux (about which no one here nor elsewhere cares) with no argumentation nor facts whatsoever.
Victims of 9/11: <3000. Traffic in the US: >30,000/y
Of course if you're a Microsoft slave, you can wait for a bug to be fixed "when we get around to it"
You see that a lot in FOSS as well.
What you don't see so much in the Windows world is a natural-born instinct for insults guaranteed to piss off any potential convert.
depending on how buggy THIS Windows version is...
In nine months the public beta/RC of Win 7 took a 1.5% share of the desktop. 50% higher than Linux, all flavors. Top Operating System Share Trend
If there were any show-stoppers they should have been exposed by now.
Vulnerability Report: Microsoft Windows 7
There are no unpatched Secunia advisories affecting this product, when all vendor patches are applied.
Vulnerability Report: Microsoft Windows Vista
The most severe unpatched Secunia advisory affecting Microsoft Windows Vista, with all vendor patches applied, is rated Less critical
>>>Maybe you're trolling.
Ooops. It looks like I loaded the wrong GPP (Genuine People Personality) into my android. This one's too rude for my taste. (Hmmm... where'd I lay that sexbot GPP?)
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>>>Why are you mentioning Win98? Hardly comparable in capability or stability
No but it fits inside my 96 megabyte laptop, which is what I was hoping I could upgrade to a Linux install like Xubuntu.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Thats ignoring the lies. I'm sick of seeing myths about Linux articles http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10014283o-2000498448b,00.htm from yesterday. I'm sick that nobody is ALLOWED to tell the truth 60% of Microsoft machines are infected with malware and growing http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10363373-83.html secure. Its the drivers; its the 3rd party application. Please its the damn OS.
Windows 7 launched to the starved of an upgrade...Does it include IE*/WMP/Filemanager and an AD supported word/office crapware, with a restore partition instead of a disc. Then I wont be buying it. Will it work on the machines in my house! No! Does it still require Activation; Contain DRM(See BBC announcments); Overreaching EULA thats anti consumer as opposed to GPL; Activation; WGA/OGA; Lock me out of sharing with other OS's that I use and getting worse. Do I have to take a morning out of my life every 6 months to update; remove crap, and fine tune to keep it working. If the answer is yes then I'm not buying it.
I chose a Linux OS to install a hard 160GB hard drive that Windows98 could not handle, and as a computer professional I didn't care which. I just used copy of Linux from a magazine and I see Lies; propaganda; ignorance; insults in return for Liking the Killer feature...and that is the this article; the UPGRADE BUTTON. I don't wait 3-7 years for an upgrade to OS+DESKTOP+APPS its every day with a large update every 6 months that genuinely brings features+stability+improvement+wow for NIL cost not updates to Applications I wouldn't dream of using on any platform+company pushing its own agenda+or increased restrictions.
How about you stick to talking about technology instead of spouting false love and unity!