...at least Windows gives you some idea why things dont work.
Linux noob.
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...at least Windows gives you some idea why things dont work.
Linux noob.
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson -
You get what you pay for.
TBH I've found that it mostly works ok without much tinkering. -
Use Linux Mint instead, what Ubuntu should have been and much better driver support.Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post ...at least Windows gives you some idea why things dont work.
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But do you get names for each version of Linux Mint like Ubuntu's "Karmic Koala"
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WHS - the only thing I've had to tinker with is to try and get three monitors working off two graphics cards (which I gave up on and settled for 2 monitors) and the fingerprint reader on my laptop.Originally posted by Pondlife View PostYou get what you pay for.
TBH I've found that it mostly works ok without much tinkering.
Scanner worked first time - which is more than I can say for under Win XPx64 and Windows 7.Comment
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Not had any probs with it yetOriginally posted by gingerjedi View Post ...at least Windows gives you some idea why things dont work.
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Part of me wishes that I'd taken Mint instead of Ubuntu for my desktop machine, but I didn't want to wait for a 64bit version of Mint based on Ubuntu 9.10.Originally posted by Cliphead View Post
Oh well - not too fussed by it (but it's a little brown for my tastes!)Comment
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It probably will tell you why something is not working. If you look in the right places...Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post ...at least Windows gives you some idea why things dont work.
Linux noob.
If you still having problems let us all know and am sure between us we could sort you out. IMO it is good when things break as you get a better learning experience - be grateful
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The good thing with Linux is that when things go wrong, there is a hard-core geek community that can help fix the problem quickly.Originally posted by administrator View PostIf you still having problems let us all know and am sure between us we could sort you out. IMO it is good when things break as you get a better learning experience - be gratefulComment
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The hard-core geek community didn't seem able to fix my Ubuntu install.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
Fortunately Windows 7 works.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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