11-15-2012, 11:02 AM
I've recently formulated a plan to revive my old laptops with failed HDDs, by replacing them and installing a free Linux/Unix variant on them.
I've tried/will continue to try for a little longer Ubuntu.
It seems pretty...clunky for an OS, though that's probably because I'm still adapting to it.
I'm really not a fan of it's UI though, and while i'm now aware it's Unity UI can be swapped out for say Xfce or LXDE, this would likely be too advanced for me.
While I tend to be considered good with computers by my friends and family, I know that's just not the case, they just see me as good because I'm better than they are, so to speak.(Not meaning to sound boastful)
So any tips posted would likely best be in a language someone new to computers would understand.:redface:
I think I might try Xubuntu and Lubuntu, as they do have the different UI's listed above and are apparently less resource hungry(Which can only be a good thing...right?).
So are there any free distribution Linux/Unix users on here that wouldn't mind giving me a few tips on distribution of choice, usage tips ETC?
(I've already had the "Joy" of installing drivers, to make my wireless adapter function to be specific, so you can skip tips on that.)
I swear I remember at least one user on here.:redface...Defiant?)
I've tried/will continue to try for a little longer Ubuntu.
It seems pretty...clunky for an OS, though that's probably because I'm still adapting to it.
I'm really not a fan of it's UI though, and while i'm now aware it's Unity UI can be swapped out for say Xfce or LXDE, this would likely be too advanced for me.
While I tend to be considered good with computers by my friends and family, I know that's just not the case, they just see me as good because I'm better than they are, so to speak.(Not meaning to sound boastful)
So any tips posted would likely best be in a language someone new to computers would understand.:redface:
I think I might try Xubuntu and Lubuntu, as they do have the different UI's listed above and are apparently less resource hungry(Which can only be a good thing...right?).
So are there any free distribution Linux/Unix users on here that wouldn't mind giving me a few tips on distribution of choice, usage tips ETC?
(I've already had the "Joy" of installing drivers, to make my wireless adapter function to be specific, so you can skip tips on that.)
I swear I remember at least one user on here.:redface...Defiant?)