Comments on: Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/ ( to ) ? be : ! be; Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:33:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Prashanth Ellina http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-484 Prashanth Ellina Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:31:00 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-484 Chris, I've had no problems with cut and paste on recent distros. But I can imagine the mess it would have been in very old versions of Linux. Look at the state of audio on Linux now. Fragmented, incoherent, incompatible. I guess the good thing is we have seen many problems being ironed out and this I believe will go away. It is a matter of time. Chris, I’ve had no problems with cut and paste on recent distros. But I can imagine the mess it would have been in very old versions of Linux. Look at the state of audio on Linux now. Fragmented, incoherent, incompatible. I guess the good thing is we have seen many problems being ironed out and this I believe will go away. It is a matter of time.

]]> By: Chris mankey http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-482 Chris mankey Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:21:26 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-482 "Because they are Real OS’s not something hacked together with a billion people with none of them caring how the other guys projects work with his. My God just getting the simple stuff like Cut and Paste to working would be a small miracle" Gee, I didn't have any problems with it. So what the HELL are you talking about? “Because they are Real OS’s not something hacked together with a billion people with none of them caring how the other guys projects work with his.

My God just getting the simple stuff like Cut and Paste to working would be a small miracle”

Gee, I didn’t have any problems with it. So what the HELL are you talking about?

]]> By: Sukri http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-310 Sukri Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:27:59 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-310 Ubuntu - The Gutsy Gibbon is the best thing that has happened to Linux till date! I have been using it since a month and I am bidding adeu to Windows ... voila! I love Ubuntu! Let's get more applications running with the advancement of Wine.. Cheers to Ubintu and all the hard working people behind it! Ubuntu - The Gutsy Gibbon is the best thing that has happened to Linux till date!

I have been using it since a month and I am bidding adeu to Windows … voila! I love Ubuntu!
Let’s get more applications running with the advancement of Wine..

Cheers to Ubintu and all the hard working people behind it!

]]> By: Unix Mouth » Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-299 Unix Mouth » Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:16:43 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-299 [...] read more | digg story [...] […] read more | digg story […]

]]> By: Lettre hebdomadaire Ubuntu n°60 du 30 septembre au 6 octobre 2007 « Lettre Hebdomadaire Ubuntu http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-240 Lettre hebdomadaire Ubuntu n°60 du 30 septembre au 6 octobre 2007 « Lettre Hebdomadaire Ubuntu Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:07:31 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-240 [...] version Gutsy Gibbon d’Ubuntu et Linux dans un environnement de bureau. Prashanth Ellina décrit son [...] […] version Gutsy Gibbon d’Ubuntu et Linux dans un environnement de bureau. Prashanth Ellina décrit son […]

]]> By: rapidoda » Blog Archive » Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-206 rapidoda » Blog Archive » Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:14:24 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-206 [...] here for [...] […] here for […]

]]> By: Prashanth Ellina » Making Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) look slicker http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-172 Prashanth Ellina » Making Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) look slicker Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:04:33 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-172 [...] The black theme is the same used by Ubuntu studio. Apart from looking great, it might just save a few more watts! I used Compiz’s “Negative” effect to make the terminal’s title bar blend in with the body of the window (Super + N) is the shortcut when focus is in the terminal window). To learn more about other Compiz effects go here. [...] […] The black theme is the same used by Ubuntu studio. Apart from looking great, it might just save a few more watts! I used Compiz’s “Negative” effect to make the terminal’s title bar blend in with the body of the window (Super + N) is the shortcut when focus is in the terminal window). To learn more about other Compiz effects go here. […]

]]> By: sinewalker http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-125 sinewalker Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:07:52 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-125 Enzo: Ogg Theora is a very capable open standard. However, try getting media producers to use it. There isn't even a proprietary standard. Yes, you could say "MPEG4 is on all DVDs" but that's being replaced for BluRay and HD-DVD. Also, how many freeking codecs do you need to download, even in Windows? quicktime/dixv/xvid/wmv (latest version) and so on... This is not a Linux/OSS (or even Windows/Apple) problem. The video "industry" actually sees advantages in proliferation of different codecs. Enzo: Ogg Theora is a very capable open standard.

However, try getting media producers to use it. There isn’t even a proprietary standard. Yes, you could say “MPEG4 is on all DVDs” but that’s being replaced for BluRay and HD-DVD. Also, how many freeking codecs do you need to download, even in Windows? quicktime/dixv/xvid/wmv (latest version) and so on…

This is not a Linux/OSS (or even Windows/Apple) problem. The video “industry” actually sees advantages in proliferation of different codecs.

]]> By: prashanthellina http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-115 prashanthellina Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:14:29 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-115 Cedega is definitely cool. However, I wish more games are released natively for Linux. Cedega is definitely cool. However, I wish more games are released natively for Linux.

]]> By: Spitfire http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-114 Spitfire Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:49:47 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-114 I've been a great fan of Ubuntu ever since the starting of the project, mainly because it is based on Debian & they keep the updates rolling out consistently. But like ThinkpadUser, I face a lot of problems when it comes to suspend/hibernate; it never works correctly. And, regarding games and applications in Linux - I would agree with rk; and please check out Cedega - it rocks! Finally, regarding fonts in Ubuntu - I love them; however, most of the fonts that I run on my machine are from the Apple domain :) I love monaco! There are numerous tutorials in ubuntu forums for patching up the font rendering engine, and install cool fonts; once that is done, I can guarantee that everyone would fall in love with Ubuntu. I’ve been a great fan of Ubuntu ever since the starting of the project, mainly because it is based on Debian & they keep the updates rolling out consistently. But like ThinkpadUser, I face a lot of problems when it comes to suspend/hibernate; it never works correctly. And, regarding games and applications in Linux - I would agree with rk; and please check out Cedega - it rocks!
Finally, regarding fonts in Ubuntu - I love them; however, most of the fonts that I run on my machine are from the Apple domain :) I love monaco! There are numerous tutorials in ubuntu forums for patching up the font rendering engine, and install cool fonts; once that is done, I can guarantee that everyone would fall in love with Ubuntu.

]]> By: Lionel http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-108 Lionel Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:59:19 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-108 Good article. I agree with the thoughts about the eye candy. Good article. I agree with the thoughts about the eye candy.

]]> By: FreeSoftNews » Blog Archive » Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #60 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-106 FreeSoftNews » Blog Archive » Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #60 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:38:09 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-106 [...] * Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop - Prashanth Ellina talks about his experience of upgrading from Feisty to Gutsy beta, commenting that “the first thing [he] noticed after upgrade was the amount of polish and attention to detail.” The ability to group windows with Compiz Fusion allowed him to greatly reduce window clutter. Easy installation of codecs mitigates the problem of playing videos for new Ubuntu users. Prashanth says with hardware prices dropping, the cost of software will stand out, and coupled with the disappointment with Vista, users will be driven to Linux. http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/ [...] […] * Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop - Prashanth Ellina talks about his experience of upgrading from Feisty to Gutsy beta, commenting that “the first thing [he] noticed after upgrade was the amount of polish and attention to detail.” The ability to group windows with Compiz Fusion allowed him to greatly reduce window clutter. Easy installation of codecs mitigates the problem of playing videos for new Ubuntu users. Prashanth says with hardware prices dropping, the cost of software will stand out, and coupled with the disappointment with Vista, users will be driven to Linux. http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/ […]

]]> By: Christian Dannie Storgaard http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-105 Christian Dannie Storgaard Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:34:29 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-105 Could someone delete Jeff's comments? It seems they are just spam as they have no hold in reality. Linux's fonts: Excellent. I always install them on Windows whenever I have to use the system, because they just look better. And Linux's font rendering is much prettier than Windows. Linux's ability to run modern applications and games: Well, just look at what we have - Firefox, OpenOffice, Gimp, VMware, Doom 3, UT2004 (and UT3), even most Windows programs run just fine through Wine. Copy & Paste? Please, that has been working for years, and Linux has copy-paste history ;) Could someone delete Jeff’s comments?
It seems they are just spam as they have no hold in reality.

Linux’s fonts: Excellent. I always install them on Windows whenever I have to use the system, because they just look better. And Linux’s font rendering is much prettier than Windows.

Linux’s ability to run modern applications and games: Well, just look at what we have - Firefox, OpenOffice, Gimp, VMware, Doom 3, UT2004 (and UT3), even most Windows programs run just fine through Wine.

Copy & Paste? Please, that has been working for years, and Linux has copy-paste history ;)

]]> By: GTLC http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-104 GTLC Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:02:57 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-104 And Jeff, I don't know what system you are using - but none of what you've contributed so far reflects my experience with any of the Linux Distro's I've experimented with over the last 18 months - try one from *this* century. Linux is 'there' as a desktop for me already, as it has been my primary OS for several months now. Once you go Tux; Windows just sux. And Jeff, I don’t know what system you are using - but none of what you’ve contributed so far reflects my experience with any of the Linux Distro’s I’ve experimented with over the last 18 months - try one from *this* century.

Linux is ‘there’ as a desktop for me already, as it has been my primary OS for several months now.

Once you go Tux; Windows just sux.

]]> By: GTLC http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-103 GTLC Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:49:20 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-103 I can't address the Photshop issue as I don't use any Image-manip progs, but on the games side I have to say that, based upon the only comercial game I currently own that runs natively on Linux, UT2004, there is NO reason for any game not to be running happily on a Linux system. UT2004 runs equally as well in terms of Frame-rate, but Linux seems to handle the memory management side better than Windows, loading levels and closing the game in seconds, completely avoiding that irritating minutes-long XP process of loading in the desktop GUI from the swap file while you watch the desktop painfully rebuild itself. And the fact that UT3, released end of November, using Epic's latest and shiniest graphics engine will also support Linux natively, leading me to break my 'never pre-order' rule, speaks volumes! Epic seem to think it is a platform worth supporting, so should everyone else. I can’t address the Photshop issue as I don’t use any Image-manip progs, but on the games side I have to say that, based upon the only comercial game I currently own that runs natively on Linux, UT2004, there is NO reason for any game not to be running happily on a Linux system. UT2004 runs equally as well in terms of Frame-rate, but Linux seems to handle the memory management side better than Windows, loading levels and closing the game in seconds, completely avoiding that irritating minutes-long XP process of loading in the desktop GUI from the swap file while you watch the desktop painfully rebuild itself.

And the fact that UT3, released end of November, using Epic’s latest and shiniest graphics engine will also support Linux natively, leading me to break my ‘never pre-order’ rule, speaks volumes! Epic seem to think it is a platform worth supporting, so should everyone else.

]]> By: Jeff Little http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-100 Jeff Little Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:10:05 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-100 >How come that only Apple and Microsoft is able to offer decent fonts? Because they are Real OS's not something hacked together with a billion people with none of them caring how the other guys projects work with his. My God just getting the simple stuff like Cut and Paste to working would be a small miracle. >How come that only Apple and Microsoft is able to offer decent fonts?

Because they are Real OS’s not something hacked together with a billion people with none of them caring how the other guys projects work with his.

My God just getting the simple stuff like Cut and Paste to working would be a small miracle.

]]> By: Jeff Little http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-99 Jeff Little Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:06:37 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-99 >You should say that these applications are not ready for Linux. HAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAAAAHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHHH AHAHAHAHHAHAHHHHAAHHHAHAHAHAAHH or the Commodore 64 >You should say that these applications are not ready for Linux.

HAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAAAAHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHHH
AHAHAHAHHAHAHHHHAAHHHAHAHAHAAHH

or the Commodore 64

]]> By: prashanthellina http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-97 prashanthellina Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:43:45 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-97 Blog Oh Joe, I have no complaints about Linux font rendering. Infact I find Ubuntu's rendering of fonts better than Windows. If you talking about the availability of good fonts, I am with you. Blog Oh Joe, I have no complaints about Linux font rendering. Infact I find Ubuntu’s rendering of fonts better than Windows. If you talking about the availability of good fonts, I am with you.

]]> By: prashanthellina http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-96 prashanthellina Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:41:47 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-96 GFahey, for basic needs, linux is quite ready and is better a choice than Windows. But the utility of the operating system lies to a large extent in the applications that is hosts. This is an area where Linux and it's ecosystem have to progress. GFahey, for basic needs, linux is quite ready and is better a choice than Windows. But the utility of the operating system lies to a large extent in the applications that is hosts. This is an area where Linux and it’s ecosystem have to progress.

]]> By: prashanthellina http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-95 prashanthellina Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:39:58 +0000 http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/#comment-95 rk, I agree with you. The applications are quite important. Linux however can improve is areas like standardization of UI across applications, responsiveness of the UI ( I find XP quite responsive ) etc. rk, I agree with you. The applications are quite important. Linux however can improve is areas like standardization of UI across applications, responsiveness of the UI ( I find XP quite responsive ) etc.

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