This past weekend I installed and configured Linux for the first time. My friend wanted a free operating system and Ubuntu was suggested by another friend of his.
I am very impressed with the operating system. I did have one problem with the install, namely, getting his wireless modem to work. I finally found a wrapper program that allows Ubuntu to use the Windows driver for the modem. After finding that, it worked like a gem.
Another wonderful add-on for Ubuntu is Wine. Its a Windows Emulator. Yes, you can run some Windows software on Linux! I installed Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and he says it loads faster and runs better than it ever did on Windows!
I highly recommend Ubuntu for anyone looking for a free operating system, or anyone that just wants something different! Check out the interface below. Click on it for fullsize.
I’m the friend
I am using my computer more now than I did on windows. I’m a photographer so.. I am finding this system is great for graphics photography.
I knew that Ubuntu was great, but I need to find the courage (and time) to install it on my old PC. I started with Red Hat (a Linux OS for 10 Euros 7 years ago) and it was really good even then.