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Windows vs. Ubuntu — Dell's Verdict

Posted by Soulskill on from the i-never-knew-it-was-so-simple dept.

Barence writes "Remember how Dell put up a website declaring Ubuntu was safer than Windows, only to later change its mind? Well, the company has gotten right back into the Windows vs. Ubuntu debate with a highly sophisticated website arguing the pros and cons of each OS. People should choose Windows, argues Dell, if: they are already using Windows, are familiar with Windows, or are new to computers. People should choose Ubuntu if they're interested in open-source programming. Brilliant."

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  1. Re:Repositories for the win by Dorkmaster+Flek · · Score: 4, Informative

    That's exactly what Ubuntu is moving towards. They're integrating the entire Synaptic Package Manager and Update Manager GUIs into the "Ubuntu Software Center", where you can search for, install and upgrade apps in one place. It's actually not a bad idea, though I still prefer the extra information that Synaptic provides on progress.

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  2. Re:Configurability or Games? by alexhs · · Score: 4, Informative

    Also note how it's Windows XP they're displaying.

    You are familiar with WINDOWS and do not want to learn new programs for email, word processing etc

    Does that mean that Dell is willing to sell them Windows XP so they don't have to learn Windows 7 ?

    BTW, people using OpenOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird etc don't have to learn new programs.

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  3. Re:Thank you by shutdown+-p+now · · Score: 4, Informative

    I can't install the language patch (click on it in Opera, garbage on my screen. right click and save as, now I have it saved but how to install it??)

    Um, double-click it? I assume it's a .deb file that you've downloaded, anyway, because if it's something else, then it is not what you need.

    Though why not install it through the package manager in the first place? Applications -> Ubuntu Software Center, then use the built-in search to find what you want.

    Here is a more detailed treatment of Ubuntu software installation options, though most likely the Software Center will cover all your practical needs.

    I can't use bittorrent

    If you're using the most recent Ubuntu, you should have a BitTorrent client installed out of the box. It's called "Transmission", look it up in Applications -> Networking.

    an't install wine because I don't know how to install a package handler because of the above problem

    Again, you do it through the package manager.