Linux users

kj · 3rd October 2006, 04:16 PM

Anyone here use Linux on a regular basis?

Rebelius · 3rd October 2006, 06:34 PM

problems already?

I'd recommend you get Automatix, all you need to do is stick these 3 lines into the command prompt

Code:

wget http://www.getautomatix.com/files/automatix-installer
chmod 755 ~/automatix-installer
./automatix-installer

that takes care of a lot of closed source stuff that can be a pain in the arse to get. even does nVidia drivers. if you're an ATi man, however this will help you out: http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide

and a handy tip: if you select something (like my code up there) then middle click on another text box, instant copy/paste. so just highlight the first line, then middle click on the terminal window and hit enter

Automatix will appear in your Applications//System Tools menu once it's installed.

also: if you're looking for a media player, I find amaroK does everything I need from a media player, even built in support for last.fm. to install:

Code:

sudo apt-get install amarok

kj · 3rd October 2006, 07:16 PM

I booted Ubuntu from the CD and it worked great. I'm tempted to install it on my laptop and have it dual booting but I'm still a bit nervous about doing that.

I'd really like to mess about with the Ubuntu Server version though, that's more what i'm interested in.

Rebelius · 3rd October 2006, 07:47 PM

ahh, i know sod all about servers, so good luck with that

I can see myself using ubuntu as my main platform and just keeping XP going for the games

humndislocation · 3rd October 2006, 10:34 PM

My PC dual-boots SUSE linux, but I've not used it for a while.

Should probably install something newer. I've heard a lot of good things about Ubuntu

RiseAgainst · 4th October 2006, 04:04 PM

im interested in Ubuntu but i heard you cant play copywrited mp3's/mp4 etc

anyone know how to get round that if its true?

Rebelius · 4th October 2006, 10:43 PM

erm... i can play all 5000+ of my mp3s. maybe all of them are legal?

I can't play songs I've bought on iTunes but i haven't really tried.

Also, I can play any region of DVD.

RiseAgainst · 4th October 2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebelius

erm... i can play all 5000+ of my mp3s. maybe all of them are legal?

I can't play songs I've bought on iTunes but i haven't really tried.

Also, I can play any region of DVD.

i may well have been fed some dodgy information then

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3rd October 2006, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,232	problems already? I'd recommend you get Automatix, all you need to do is stick these 3 lines into the command prompt Code: wget http://www.getautomatix.com/files/automatix-installer chmod 755 ~/automatix-installer ./automatix-installer that takes care of a lot of closed source stuff that can be a pain in the arse to get. even does nVidia drivers. if you're an ATi man, however this will help you out: http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide and a handy tip: if you select something (like my code up there) then middle click on another text box, instant copy/paste. so just highlight the first line, then middle click on the terminal window and hit enter Automatix will appear in your Applications//System Tools menu once it's installed. also: if you're looking for a media player, I find amaroK does everything I need from a media player, even built in support for last.fm. to install: Code: sudo apt-get install amarok Last edited by Rebelius; 3rd October 2006 at 06:40 PM.

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,971 Band: A band of merry men	I booted Ubuntu from the CD and it worked great. I'm tempted to install it on my laptop and have it dual booting but I'm still a bit nervous about doing that. I'd really like to mess about with the Ubuntu Server version though, that's more what i'm interested in. __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,232	ahh, i know sod all about servers, so good luck with that I can see myself using ubuntu as my main platform and just keeping XP going for the games

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4th October 2006, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,232	erm... i can play all 5000+ of my mp3s. maybe all of them are legal? I can't play songs I've bought on iTunes but i haven't really tried. Also, I can play any region of DVD.