thinking of changing to UBUNTU ..

[Masamune]

I'd say at least 50% of major servers and server farms run a version of linux. The other 25% is windows and the other 25% is Sun microsystems. Quick guesses but the really important machines run linux. There's more to it than hackers simply not coding for it.

For servers, sure. Desktops are a little different, IMO, since there are many more opportunities for the user to simply invite someone or something in.

[Ralphie]

Pros:

-More "secure" since it's still too small a target for 99% of hackers and such to waste their time coding for.
-Arguably better eye candy
-"Live" CD and USB versions of Linux let you run and experience Ubuntu without any permanent changes to your HD.
-Wubi lets you "install" Ubuntu inside windows. If you dont like it, then just uninstall it through Windows Program Manager.
-Ubuntu and it's variants tend to more "old system friendly. Xubuntu tends to work very well with Pentium 3 machines and up.
-Learning curve is becoming more gentle with each new release.
-Aggresive release schedule (every 6 months) means that you can always stay up with the latest and greatest.

Cons:

-This is not Windows, as such there is going to be a seemingly impossible learning curve at first (it'll get better, I promise)
-Installing programs in Ubuntu is not always as simple as Windows. A lot of commercial programs don't even have Linux compatibility.
-Wine. (This is an emulator for windows programs to run inside Linux) I list this as a con becuase it seems like no 2 people ever have the same experience with this program.
-Going Ubuntu cold turkey and killing windows will basically turn you off to computers completely.
-Be prepared to dig into your system more as the need arises to "fix" certain programs and settings.

I agree with this statement 100%.

I have never had any luck with Wine so i usually just don't bother.

Other then that in the last year i have learned a lot from just trying and trying with Linux. 10.04 is awesome. I have it side by side with W7 right now and both run fantastic.

[verothacamaro]

Just installed the newest version of Ubuntu (10.04 or Lucid Lynx) and I have to say that this is the best Ubuntu distro I've ever used.

I had Fiesty Fawn in the past as well as Karmic Koala, but Lucid is much more polished and stable.

I highly recommend trying it out.

The free software library is addicting and the support rivals that of Microsoft.

Very efficient when compared to Microsoft Vista 64, although I am unsure about Windows 7 (which is fast as hell on my work pc).

I am running dual monitors (DVI + HDMI) with no issues.

I have both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Instead of Dreamweaver, I have Kompozer available which lacks in the raw functions which Dreamweaver is known for, but has an easier dashboard and a badass "split" design (code & preview) which uses the Firefox platform. It's basically a true WYSIWIG and it's completely free.

If you have a kickass graphics card, I highly recommend the desktop effects which man using the OS that much more fun, if not outright appealing. Very similar to the NEW Window 7 (which does kick massive ass), but was available some time ago and has been refined over the years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPH32M_U2D8

I give it 4.6 out of 5.

[Pandemic]

The last Ubuntu distro I used was Feisty Fawn. I'm sure lots has been added since then. I would try it again but... Ive got 6 weeks left here and I don't feel like doing all of that work. Too much other stuff to work on.

[semitas]

im on ubuntu right now and messing with this compiz and it is bananas, the cube is nice

[Pandemic]

I installed 10.04 on a few machines but the video cards weren't recognized really. They were mostly under 64mb cards but one was 128. I don't know what the minimum card is for 10.04 but I can't mess with some of the sweeter features

[tear2wo]

I installed 10.04 on a few machines but the video cards weren't recognized really. They were mostly under 64mb cards but one was 128. I don't know what the minimum card is for 10.04 but I can't mess with some of the sweeter features

wow i cant believe my thread is still alive. well since then i have ubuntu on my netbook (hard drive crashed and couldnt get windows back on ) and i have my new laptop partitioned with windows 7 n ubuntu .

mainly i use ubuntu for doing my Android hacking and things because terminal is easier to use then command prompt for windows. but i use windows more because it has more of the programs other people have such as oovoo and stuff.

i have the new lucid linux or something and i love the different workspaces. i wish windows would impliment this in their os.

[415cb7]

I personally use Arch Linux, but it is not geared towards first time users of Linux. All you get after install is a command line. However, from there you can build it up to whatever you want.

Windows 7 is my primary OS, in which I run Arch in VirtualBox. I also have Arch on a separate laptop.

Edit: I had only read the first page and didn't see the date...