Comments on: My switch to Ubuntu http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/my-switch-to-ubuntu/ One blog for the Jim, by the Jim, and of the Jim Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:38:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jim W. http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/my-switch-to-ubuntu/#comment-14 Jim W. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:50:07 +0000 http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-14 "Everything is free!" This is not always the case. True, a major portion of software that will provide the functionality that you want is free (both as in SPEECH and as BEER). But there is a substantial portion of software that is neither due to licensing or patent issues. Canonical, for instance, sells licenses for US LEGAL DVD player and MP3/multimedia codecs. There are other "value add" packages also available, such as CodeWeaver's Crossover (wine superset). “Everything is free!”

This is not always the case. True, a major portion of software that will provide the functionality that you want is free (both as in SPEECH and as BEER). But there is a substantial portion of software that is neither due to licensing or patent issues.

Canonical, for instance, sells licenses for US LEGAL DVD player and MP3/multimedia codecs. There are other “value add” packages also available, such as CodeWeaver’s Crossover (wine superset).

]]> By: Zac http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/my-switch-to-ubuntu/#comment-13 Zac Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:55:32 +0000 http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-13 Welcome aboad! Two years ago, after many years, decided to try Linux and decided on (and still using) Ubuntu for a variety of reasons. Was originally running Ubuntu off a USB hard drive with XP on the internal hard drive. As I got used to it, I gradually started using Ubuntu more and more as it did what I wanted to do with mimimal fuss. Recently I installed two internal hard drives , for Ubuntu and XP. Now I use Ubuntu about 95% of the time. Unfortunately there are certain applications missing in the Linux world and some websites I visit will only function with IE/Windows. I'm hoping that would change. the Linux world is changing quickly these days so if you have hassles just stick with it. It's only going to get better. Yes, it's free, but I promised myself that every 6 months of using Ubuntu that I would make a donation. Welcome aboad! Two years ago, after many years, decided to try Linux and decided on (and still using) Ubuntu for a variety of reasons. Was originally running Ubuntu off a USB hard drive with XP on the internal hard drive. As I got used to it, I gradually started using Ubuntu more and more as it did what I wanted to do with mimimal fuss. Recently I installed two internal hard drives , for Ubuntu and XP. Now I use Ubuntu about 95% of the time. Unfortunately there are certain applications missing in the Linux world and some websites I visit will only function with IE/Windows. I’m hoping that would change. the Linux world is changing quickly these days so if you have hassles just stick with it. It’s only going to get better. Yes, it’s free, but I promised myself that every 6 months of using Ubuntu that I would make a donation.

]]> By: Mike Smith - dominoconsultant http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/my-switch-to-ubuntu/#comment-10 Mike Smith - dominoconsultant Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:26:18 +0000 http://aintnounionshop.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-10 Dude, your spelling and grammar needs some work. Dude, your spelling and grammar needs some work.

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