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Windows Vista vs Ubuntu Edgy
9/24/06 | self

Posted on 09/24/2006 8:03:58 PM PDT by philetus

I installed Beryl and the latest Nvidia drivers last night. Edgy has AIGLX built in, so you don't need XGL.

I have Vista RC1 on my other computer and it looks like a dolled up XP.


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To: Petronski
Ah, but that's the deep end of the pool for you...

Right, like I can't grasp the mechanics of a cube. The point of my post was that if Linux wants to make gains on the home desktop, this isn't the way to go about it. I'm sure server admins and the few enthusiasts who bother with Linux will find it interesting, and it'll improve over time, but I'm pretty sure Apple's implementation of multiple desktops will prove a better solution for actually getting things done.

I commend you for your excellent job of arguing like a liberal.
21 posted on 09/24/2006 11:19:32 PM PDT by Terpfen (And in the second year, Nick Saban said "Let there be a franchise quarterback...")
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To: Echo Talon

does Ubuntu Edgy run Flash 8,9 or Photoshop CS2?"


http://blog.publicidadpixelada.com/2006/

09/04/how-to-dreamweaver-and-flash-8-running-on-ubuntu-dapper/

2nd answer:Wine


22 posted on 09/24/2006 11:24:50 PM PDT by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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To: philetus
What you need? * A fresh install of Ubuntu Dapper + all the updates * A Windows box with a functional install of Dreamweaver 8 and Flash 8, or Macromedia Studio 8.

So much for Linux making Windows obsolete, and Wine is horrible, it can run Photoshop 7(barely and buggy), Linux is ok, but its not ready to compete with Microsoft just yet, and probably never will be.

23 posted on 09/24/2006 11:30:23 PM PDT by Echo Talon
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To: Terpfen
Click on any page and it will fill the screen.

A curser gesture towards the upper right corner will give you the 4(or 5,6,etc.)again.


24 posted on 09/24/2006 11:50:40 PM PDT by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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To: philetus

Yep, you have to keep track of windows in a 3D space. Not exactly the most user-friendly idea.


25 posted on 09/25/2006 12:21:32 AM PDT by Terpfen (And in the second year, Nick Saban said "Let there be a franchise quarterback...")
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To: philetus; ShadowAce; Ernest_at_the_Beach; N3WBI3
Was messing around with 6.10 this morning.

It may still be a little too edgy. The device database collection process locked up at this point:

(I don't have a "network mouse")

26 posted on 10/29/2006 9:10:58 AM PST by sporkweasel
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To: sporkweasel

You're messing around with the "live" CD.
Thw live CD doesn't have the capabilities of an installed Ubuntu.


27 posted on 10/29/2006 11:03:07 AM PST by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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To: Petronski; Terpfen; andyk

Well said,...the 3D cube helps with management of multiple windows...


28 posted on 10/29/2006 10:33:59 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

There are much simpler methods for that. Like Expose.


29 posted on 10/30/2006 5:41:20 AM PST by Terpfen (And in the second year, Nick Saban said "Let there be a franchise quarterback...")
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To: philetus

Oh yay...more MS slamming!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEE.

(BTW, Vista isnt just dolled up...but I would hate for people to actually read into the new features)


30 posted on 10/30/2006 5:47:33 AM PST by smith288
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