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Charliem

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For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there...
#14294058 - 04/15/11 03:26 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I just tried to "sudo apt-get install aphex-twin" in my internet browser.
TOO MUCH LINUX.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: Charliem]
#14294062 - 04/15/11 03:37 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I just switched to Ubuntu a few days ago. Windows screwed me over with some updates, so I decided to stop supporting their bullshit.
Loving it so far. The only downsides I have found are that i can't watch instantly on Netflix, and there aren't too many interesting games. Worth it though.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: Aser]
#14303903 - 04/16/11 11:14 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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if you want to watch netflix on linux, just make a virtual machine with windows on it. that was what i was doing when i ran into problems. if you need help, just ask and i will do what i can for you
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: grimm_reefer]
#14303926 - 04/16/11 11:18 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I can do the virtual machine easy enough except for no longer having a legit windows key. I feel like somehow microsoft will cause my netflix account to get banned.
So, I will just continue on with Ubuntu and cancel my netflix. Time for watching stuff for free.
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shroomedalice
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: Charliem]
#14314443 - 04/18/11 10:36 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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hehe aphex twin I like that
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: shroomedalice]
#14315922 - 04/19/11 07:33 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: teknix]
#14315938 - 04/19/11 07:40 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Not enough Linux.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: DungeonMaster]
#14316057 - 04/19/11 08:26 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Aser, you can run windows apps.
http://www.winehq.org/
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: Charliem]
#14316128 - 04/19/11 08:46 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Once you really get into it you will be like too much windows!
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: zgbzgb1]
#14316929 - 04/19/11 11:53 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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If you really want to have fun, learn to use wireshark and aircrack-ng ^.^
Kismet is nice as well.
Sectools.org is a great site for your tools.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: teknix]
#14326956 - 04/21/11 09:44 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I installed Ubuntu on my computer once. To do anything you have to understand the terminal and Unix programming. There is a book called Unix in a Nutshell 3rd ED. It has the best examples for Unix commands. I am not good at understanding this programming nor have the patience for reading it to understand. If I were to ever use it regularly from here on out in life, someone would have to show me a lot about Ubuntu commands.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: encryptor]
#14327639 - 04/21/11 12:59 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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encryptor said: To do anything you have to understand the terminal and Unix programming.
I wouldn't go that far. I tried Suse, Ubuntu\Kubuntu, Debian, and a few others maybe two years back. Even back then you could get by with out knowing much at all. For the most part if I had a problem I would either ask google or hit up the Ubuntu forums and pretty much every question already had an answer. Then it was copy paste for the most part.
Sure if you learn the language the OS becomes very powerful but it's not necessary.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: encryptor]
#14328327 - 04/21/11 03:39 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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encryptor said: I installed Ubuntu on my computer once. To do anything you have to understand the terminal and Unix programming. There is a book called Unix in a Nutshell 3rd ED. It has the best examples for Unix commands. I am not good at understanding this programming nor have the patience for reading it to understand. If I were to ever use it regularly from here on out in life, someone would have to show me a lot about Ubuntu commands. 
it hasnt been like this in quite a few years.
if you have a problem, usually the solution will be in the form of a command or two to run just because that is easier to explain.
Example:
lets say you want to install an application. someone could give you instructions like this:
In your top panel, click the System menu. Go down to Administration. In that menu, click on Synaptic Package Manager. Search for "foo.pkg". Select the checkbox next to the package you want. Choose "Mark for installation" Click the Apply button. Type your administrator password. Click OK. The package will install.
OR
another user could tell you to open a terminal and run "sudo aptitude install foo.pkg"
you get the exact same results. one is just much easier than another from an administration/troubleshooting standpoint.
you dont learn the command line overnight.. no one does. it comes from playing with it regularly. that is assuming you want to. my little bro doesnt know anything about the command line but he has been using linux for 3 or 4 years now without any help from me at all.
the most important thing is to keep telling yourself that it is not Windows. if you try to compare the two you will get frustrated and give up.. they dont work the same way and arent intended to. the sooner you give that up the easier it will be.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: encryptor]
#14337479 - 04/23/11 08:45 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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encryptor said: I installed Ubuntu on my computer once. To do anything you have to understand the terminal and Unix programming. There is a book called Unix in a Nutshell 3rd ED. It has the best examples for Unix commands. I am not good at understanding this programming nor have the patience for reading it to understand. If I were to ever use it regularly from here on out in life, someone would have to show me a lot about Ubuntu commands. 
Install xchat and connect to the debian server's they will help you with about anything you want to know.
Unix is a far cry from the noob friendly ubuntu.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: teknix]
#14344843 - 04/24/11 06:41 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Windows redeemed itself with windows 7 but I still prefer linux. Linux distros only become vastly superior to windows when you become good with the terminal. Problem with Ubuntu is that you can do just about everything with the GUI so your not forced to learn how to use the command line. I started learning to use the command line when I realised how much easier shell scripts can make life for you.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: ampakine]
#14344874 - 04/24/11 06:50 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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ampakine said: Windows redeemed itself with windows 7
That is when I pretty much stopped dual booting. I spent more time in XP for games at the time(of course I was in a clan so..) and was learning my way around Ubuntu, my final linux choice.
I then built a new computer about 14 months ago and got Win7 and thought... how long till a reinstall? I did one after about a year but I did not really need to. I think with XP I was on a 6-8 month reinstall cycle.
Nothing against linux, I just find it... not for me. Can't remember the last time I had a virus, so that was never an issue. I just like stability, which both linux and win7 seem to offer me with how I use computers(your experience may vary).
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: 4runner]
#14345988 - 04/24/11 09:58 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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anunnakian said:
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ampakine said: Windows redeemed itself with windows 7
That is when I pretty much stopped dual booting. I spent more time in XP for games at the time(of course I was in a clan so..) and was learning my way around Ubuntu, my final linux choice.
I then built a new computer about 14 months ago and got Win7 and thought... how long till a reinstall? I did one after about a year but I did not really need to. I think with XP I was on a 6-8 month reinstall cycle.
Nothing against linux, I just find it... not for me. Can't remember the last time I had a virus, so that was never an issue. I just like stability, which both linux and win7 seem to offer me with how I use computers(your experience may vary).
You know I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with windows as an operating system. Especially if you are a serious gamer, Windows is pretty much essential. For most people, Linux is probably impractical. I think Linux is best for tinkerers and people who are really interested in understanding how an operating system works. Linux is also great for developing software and making stable, secure servers. But Windows is fine for most people, especially considering that there is a lot of certain software that only runs on Windows, simply because it is the most prevalent operating system.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: 4runner]
#14346238 - 04/24/11 10:31 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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anunnakian said:
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ampakine said: Windows redeemed itself with windows 7
That is when I pretty much stopped dual booting. I spent more time in XP for games at the time(of course I was in a clan so..) and was learning my way around Ubuntu, my final linux choice.
I then built a new computer about 14 months ago and got Win7 and thought... how long till a reinstall? I did one after about a year but I did not really need to. I think with XP I was on a 6-8 month reinstall cycle.
Nothing against linux, I just find it... not for me. Can't remember the last time I had a virus, so that was never an issue. I just like stability, which both linux and win7 seem to offer me with how I use computers(your experience may vary).
Same here, I still have backtrack on USB and the ubuntu cd if I want to use it, but I don't dual boot anymore.
Win7 is easy to be lazy.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: Charliem]
#14348844 - 04/25/11 12:25 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Charliem said: I think Linux is best for tinkerers and people who are really interested in understanding how an operating system works. Linux is also great for developing software and making stable, secure servers. But Windows is fine for most people, especially considering that there is a lot of certain software that only runs on Windows, simply because it is the most prevalent operating system.
Its all a matter of what you're used to. I'm used to windows and linux so I have no trouble using them but when I borrow someones macbook I can barely even use a web browser. They don't even have right click buttons. People who own them have no trouble with them though. Although I never pay for any software anyway I like the fact that I don't have to deal with registration keys, expiration dates or pirated software that may be riddled with malware. In linux everythings free. I never use WINE anymore cuz I can't even get 50% of windows programs to work with it so nowadays I just install windows inside virtual box and whenever I need to use a windows program like MSOffice, Excel or ChemDraw I just start virtual box. Heres a screenshot:
 I haven't tried installing games on a windows guest but I have a feeling it won't work.
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Re: For you debian/ubuntu etc. users out there... [Re: ampakine]
#14348865 - 04/25/11 12:30 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Someone send me a WEP password "recovery" tutorial that works. All of the ones I have found are either old or require some previous knowledge of linux commands. I have ubuntu and have backtrack on an iso...
atheros AR5B97 wireless adapter on my laptop
Oh yea, please
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