So.. I decided to try Ubuntu last weekend. Since it is now a long vacation until new year, I decided to add Ubuntu beside my Mandriva. I use Mandriva since years ago, if you see my articles about linux here, all are made under Mandriva (previously Mandrake).
Why I decided to try Ubuntu? First, I think it is the most “talk about†linux distro these days. Lots of support, forum, updated regularly and, not like Mandriva, all version are free. The hardware minimum requirement is only 256 mb ram, which is perfect for my old laptop (Toshiba Satellite 2400 with only 512 mb ram). I also want to try GNOME which is the default desktop environment in Ubuntu. And the main reason that I’m interested in Ubuntu is because their names are so cool 
… Dapper Drake, Gutsy Gibbon, Hardy Heron, Intrepid Ibex…. sounds so interesting rite !? 
The installation is simple, simpler than Mandriva. But I missed the advanced option of disk-partition like in Mandriva. After first boot everything looks normal, clean and fast. However I can not play any multimedia files, even mp3! I must say that I was little bit shock … After updating some libraries everything run smoothly now. I find that GNOME is more simple than KDE, still trying to get used to everything in GNOME…
After Ubuntu installed I also add some software. First I installed vpnc to connect to university network. After connected to the internet, everything is easy. Maybe I will write an article about this vpn thing. To install a software I just go to add/remove program or Synaptic Package Manager, so far I haven’t use command line for installing something.
Applications I installed after Ubuntu installation:
Amarok – playing music, the default mp3 player in Ubuntu was so confusing. I took them off after a few minutes.
VLC – playing video files, Movie Player is disappointed ! VLC is packed with all libraries needed to play any kind of media files (except real media).
Kopete – for chatting, but I also trying this Pidgin, default IM in Ubuntu. let’s see which one is better.
Kgrubeditor – editing the grub. I think this should be embedded in Ubuntu. To edit boot loader is a necessity for the dual-boot user. Make it standard function like in Mandriva will be a wise step!
GNOME Commander – file management in GNOME
Wine – for running windows software under linux, I tried to install lowratevoip and totalcommander. The later works properly but lowratevoip still needs some adjustment.
What I like the most is the Tomboy Notes, I have been looking for this kind of notes under Windows since weeks. I just need simple notes where I can list my todo list and then make strikeout after I did the list. This is just scratching me right where I itch .
We’ll see if Ubuntu can completely replace my mandriva. Will keep you inform
My desktop with Dust Cold theme. Nautilus, Pidgin, and Konsole are running. Looks nice rite !? 
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wow, that seems awesome. sadly i haven’t download this version. i just can’t wait to try
anyway nice post!!
thanks
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forgot to mention that it detected my wlan also
names are so cool
… Dapper Drake, Gutsy Gibbon, Hardy Heron, Intrepid Ibex…. sounds so interesting rite !?
you forgot to mention Edgy Eft [ ubuntu 6.10 ]
Hi.. yes you’re right. thank you for the correction. I just wrote what i remember.. after further search i found other names: Warty Warthog, Hoary Hedgehog, Breezy Badger. and the next version is
Jaunty Jackalope (scheduled for 23 April 2009).
It is really looks very cool, so it is a pity, that I didn’t download it before, but I am going to do it right now.
thank for sharing great article. it is really useful for me
Jaunty Jackalope dunk bro. atau Karmic
great post,thanks for sharing
thanks for sharing,great post.
i’ll try kopete. nice posting
Hi,
thank for ubuntu sharing my friend. keep posting of such useful info.
Wow! the minimum requirement is only 256mb of ram? I think I should install this one on my old Dell laptop! Great post dude!
That Dust Cold theme is nice indeed! I’m gonna swap my Vista with this one for sure!
I would like to say that your ubuntu article is great…will bookmark it dear.
U have great blog and great article’s I will tell all my frends about you.
hem, I Love it.. and I Love it more when I change to Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala
better in hardware detect…
regards
kangtatang
owgh.. its really nice if i hear UBUNTU, cause i used that OS on my personal PC.
Thanks for sharing
Ubuntu is new thing for me, but thank for sharing a nice article.
thanks, I’ll try……
thank for sharing great article.. I Love it..
Ubuntu is Nice OS, i also use this…
ubuntu is awesome thing. thank for sharing
saya udah pake 10.04,,,, hehehe
ubuntu is so awesome.
thank for sharing awesome article related to ubuntu
the impression is good. thank for sharing this useful article
I have ever try this operating system on my PC.It is very good interface and durable than before version