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BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 9:42 pm
I just installed Ubuntu running as a dual boot with Vista. Installation was very fast and smooth. Do I need to have adware programs and anti-virus programs on the Ubuntu, such as Webroot etc., like I have on Vista?
BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 10:03 pm
I have my questions answered looking at some of the forums.
AeroEngineer
June 13th, 2009, 10:10 pm
How do you like the OS?
BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 10:19 pm
How do you like the OS?

I like it. It is very stream-lined and much more efficient than Vista, in my opinion. I am seriously considering wiping the HD clean, and just running Ubuntu on this laptop.
CaptainPike
June 13th, 2009, 10:37 pm
Only problems I've run into is driver support, and software. I still run XP but I also have Ubuntu installed on the same partition (yes, the same partition).

There was a time when I was trying to recover files from my second hard drive. No matter what I tried, XP couldn't view the files (there was a mishap before this involving merging of drives :confused:). Ubuntu had no problems viewing it. I just booted into Ubuntu and burned my files to a DVD. Problem solved.
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 13th, 2009, 10:55 pm
I just installed Ubuntu running as a dual boot with Vista. Installation was very fast and smooth. Do I need to have adware programs and anti-virus programs on the Ubuntu, such as Webroot etc., like I have on Vista?

Not really.

There are so few viruses and malware made for Linux.

Also Linux is much more naturally secure than Windows. Although, Vista and 7 are getting better with UAC.
LibertarianDude
June 13th, 2009, 11:07 pm
Can you run Windows apps in Ubuntu?
BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 11:08 pm
Not really.

There are so few viruses and malware made for Linux.

Also Linux is much more naturally secure than Windows. Although, Vista and 7 are getting better with UAC.

Can't run Photoshop in Ubuntu though :twisted: Will be nice not to have to worry about all that crap along with an OS running like it should to begin with.
AeroEngineer
June 13th, 2009, 11:27 pm
Can you run Windows apps in Ubuntu?

If you have WINE, you can run most applications without issue.

Some applications actually run better under WINE than in their native environment. :think:
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 13th, 2009, 11:29 pm
Can't run Photoshop in Ubuntu though :twisted: Will be nice not to have to worry about all that crap along with an OS running like it should to begin with.

Try GIMP
BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 11:43 pm
I want to wipe the HD clean and do a clean install of Ubuntu. What is the best way to go about that, seeing how I have a dual boot running? Does the HD need to be formatted a special way?
BasicGreatGuy
June 13th, 2009, 11:56 pm
I want to wipe the HD clean and do a clean install of Ubuntu. What is the best way to go about that, seeing how I have a dual boot running?
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 13th, 2009, 11:59 pm
I want to wipe the HD clean and do a clean install of Ubuntu. What is the best way to go about that, seeing how I have a dual boot running? Does the HD need to be formatted a special way?

Download Ultimate Boot Disk for Linux and find FDISK (I forget the specific menu option) and delete all your partitions with it.

Reboot with the Ubuntu installer disk and tell it to use your entire disk for the install.
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 14th, 2009, 12:00 am
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 12:00 am
Download Ultimate Boot Disk for Linux and find FDISK (I forget the specific menu option) and delete all your partitions with it.

Reboot with the Ubuntu installer disk and tell it to use your entire disk for the install.

Thanks for the help Hoobee. I am going to try that.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 12:04 am
Trying to find a link to what you recommended.
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 14th, 2009, 12:04 am
Ultimate Boot CD is a very handy tool to keep around.

The is one for Windows out there as well but it requires a bit of work to make it since they cannot publish the Windows components with the tools.
Hoobeedoo Bejesus
June 14th, 2009, 12:05 am
Trying to find a link to what you recommended.

I posted it... Up there ^
AeroEngineer
June 14th, 2009, 1:20 am
Try GIMP

GIMP is awesome, and at a fraction of the disk space.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 2:12 am
GIMP is awesome, and at a fraction of the disk space.

I will check it out.

The drive has been reformatted and Ubuntu is the only OS on this laptop. All is running well.

Thanks to all for the help.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 2:35 am
I wish I had switched to Linux sooner. This is sweet. :dance:
kottkefan
June 14th, 2009, 7:36 am
Can't run Photoshop in Ubuntu though :twisted: Will be nice not to have to worry about all that crap along with an OS running like it should to begin with.

I'm running CS4 (and have run previous versions) in WINE. Std install and works fine.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 11:33 am
I'm running CS4 (and have run previous versions) in WINE. Std install and works fine.

I will give it a try. Have you noticed whether it runs better in Linux versus Windows?
CaptainPike
June 14th, 2009, 12:27 pm
I'm pretty sure the Ubuntu CD can format your HD for you and get rid of Windows.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 12:31 pm
I'm pretty sure the Ubuntu CD can format your HD for you and get rid of Windows.

I found gparted on the live cd last night. Used it and all went well. Going to make a cd from the site Hoobee suggested as well. It has a lot of good apps.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 12:38 pm
It takes under 30 seconds to boot up the computer and log in. I recommend Ubuntu to those Windows users who are tired of Windows but have felt trapped. Download the live-cd version and run Ubuntu off the cd, and take a look at what Ubuntu has to offer.
kottkefan
June 14th, 2009, 2:22 pm
I will give it a try. Have you noticed whether it runs better in Linux versus Windows?

I've not really noticed much difference - It works well in both.
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 8:40 pm
I've not really noticed much difference - It works well in both.

Do you have CS4 loaded, or CS4 Extended? In searching the forums, it appears that getting it to work in Linux without any problems is a true shot in the dark. From what I have read, there hasn't been much success at all.
handle
June 14th, 2009, 10:16 pm
I just installed Ubuntu running as a dual boot with Vista. Installation was very fast and smooth. Do I need to have adware programs and anti-virus programs on the Ubuntu, such as Webroot etc., like I have on Vista?

You do not need to have adaware programs on your Linux OS. The reason why there are adaware apps for linux is to protect non-Linux computers. Linux does not have the security issues that Windows and Macintosh's have (until Mac's copied the Linux OS.)
BasicGreatGuy
June 14th, 2009, 11:12 pm
You do not need to have adaware programs on your Linux OS. The reason why there are adaware apps for linux is to protect non-Linux computers. Linux does not have the security issues that Windows and Macintosh's have (until Mac's copied the Linux OS.)

I found out that great news last night, when I was researching online. I also found out that I don't have to worry about disk defragmentation anymore.

I installed Banchee a few minutes ago. Took me a few tries before I got it right. Good ole learning curve. lol