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Canonical to kill off Ubuntu editions as of version 11.04

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  1. Emil Newcomer, in training Posts: 154

    Canonical has announced that the next release of Ubuntu, version 11.04, will no longer have separate netbook or desktop editions. With the introduction of the new shell for Ubuntu, the company insists that one user interface will work equally well with all PC form factors and that the underlying technology will work on a range of architectures, including those in netbooks, notebooks, or desktops.

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    Emil, Mar 10, 2011
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  2. Guest

    i want "windows" , not to type codes..
    Guest, Mar 10, 2011
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  3. Lokalaskurar TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 616

    i want to type codes, not "windows"..
    Lokalaskurar, Mar 10, 2011
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  4. Guest

    Ok, you go waste hundreds of dollars on windoze LOL
    Guest, Mar 10, 2011
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  5. Guest

    Or save hundreds of dollars on windoze and torrent it then use Daz's Loader LOL
    Guest, Mar 10, 2011
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  6. Guest

    Ubuntu is the best, I have it on my laptop and my desktop, the so called "edition" is not that important, so what... people are lazy, they will always be.

    Idea: get the "image verification" out... is just annoying
    Guest, Mar 10, 2011
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  7. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,055   +121

    @guest you can always register in 5 minutes and be done with it.

    As for Ubuntu, Linux is great and all but I can't help hating the default font used on the UI all over.
    Julio Franco, Mar 10, 2011
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  8. taras Newcomer, in training

    i want to type codes, not "windows"

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    hahaha I like this.
    taras, Mar 10, 2011
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  9. bonniesmith Newcomer, in training Posts: 40

    I've been using Ubuntu notebook edition for a while, works like a charm. I ended up using it after my little netbook style laptop couldn't handle W7, slow as heck and terrible user experience - so I switched to Ubuntu.
    bonniesmith, Mar 10, 2011
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  10. TorturedChaos TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 825   +7

    I have been running Ubuntu on my laptop for the last year or so. I switched from Windows to Linux (Ubuntu looking like the easiest to use) because my poor laptop couldn't handle bloated XP Pro, so I hope by combining the two editions Ubuntu doesn't become bloated as well.
    Also don't want to see too much of a changes, because I just got my dad using Linux instead of Windows. He didn't want to buy Win7 for the PC I just built him and doesn't like pirated OS's so I got him setup on Ubuntu. He just learned that interface now they are changing it :p. It will confuse the poor old guy :p.
    TorturedChaos, Mar 10, 2011
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  11. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    To be honest, the joining of the two makes perfect sense really, especially with the change from Gnome to Unity as of 11.04 - Which will work regardless in laptop/netbook or desktop variants.

    Time will tell as to whether moving to Unity is worthwhile.

    I'm in two minds about this tbh. I cut my teeth on Linux by learning Ubuntu back in early 2006 and have been using it ever since. Though as time has passed, and more over the last 18-24 months I have become frustrated with Ubuntu, and Canonical's "vision" of Linux.

    I've moved distro's considerably over the last 3-4 months, but I seem to have settled with Fedora as my everyday OS - its clean, easily configured, and stable.

    There is no denying the strides Ubuntu has made to Linux as a community, and its progress (as well as others of course) as a whole, but I often question whether the route they're taking is the right one these days.

    Time will tell, in the meantime I'll remain faithful to Ubuntu, even if its not my everyday OS now. Its my server OS of choice in any case, and that'll never change, all-be-it for Slackware on occasions.
    Leeky, Mar 10, 2011
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  12. tacobfm Newcomer, in training Posts: 59

    NOOO WHY UBUNTU WHY?????
    tacobfm, Mar 10, 2011
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  13. Jurassic4096 Banned Posts: 158

    gladly, since most of us here i assume are enthusiasts, its in the description to upgrade. $650 on two graphics cards to run in Crossfire FTW !

    $150 on top of that for an OS is a drop in the bucket.
    Jurassic4096, Mar 10, 2011
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  14. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Jurassic;
    Please use edit instead of double posting.

    In response to your previous thread:

    Gaming in Linux has never been mainstream, which becomes all too clear when you look at the availability of Linux ready games.

    So if you game, you have to use Windows (Or Mac OS X), in which case whether your a Linux user or not you'll be needing to pay for the OS from Microsoft.

    I use Linux as my every day OS, but I still log into my Windows 7 Pro install in order to play my games through Steam. Its unavoidable tbh, and believe me, if I could play my games, and keep solely to Linux I would.
    Leeky, Mar 10, 2011
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  15. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,235   +123

    My sentiments exactly - - if it aint broke, don't fix it!
    I've left my Linux running Fedora 2 - - and I'll let the reader discover just how long that is :)
    jobeard, Mar 10, 2011
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  16. Guest

    Got to love the ignorant Windows users who think Linux hasn't changed in a decade. Always great for a good laugh. As of Windows 7 most Linux users will agree Microsoft has finally released a noteworthy OS. Linux is still ahead in most areas. Offering real security and unlimited customization, not to mention freeware versions of most any software you would need with extra ones that aren't available in Windows. You save money on the OS as well as the additional software, all the while getting a safer, more productive, and more customizable OS.

    Currently the bottom line is whether you're a gamer or not. Yes you can run your Windows games in Linux, but everyone knows for the best gaming performance you need native Windows. If you're happy with Windows, then don't switch, maybe you'd be interested in trying out another OS however.

    If you are considering making the switch, read this article before you do: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
    Guest, Mar 10, 2011
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  17. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,235   +123

    jobeard, Mar 10, 2011
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  18. kamz999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    u r calling windows bloated,,, the maker of linux Mr. Linus calls d latest Linux distros bloated,,,
    kamz999, Mar 10, 2011
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  19. kamz999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 16

    KUBUNTU 10.10 has only one version, u hav an option of using the netbook variant from within,,,
    kamz999, Mar 10, 2011
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  20. TrekExpert TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 104

    Actually almost any game that will run on Windows will run on Linux. You just need to instal a compatibility layer such as WINE which is a free open source compatibility layer. It runs many of the most popular Windows programs including steam. Here is a list of the most popular games with 100% compatibility.

    http://appdb.winehq.org/

    When I saw this article I almost had a heart attack. I read the "Canonical to kill off Ubuntu" held my breath then read "editions as of version 11.04" and breathed a sigh of relief. I absolute love Ubuntu. Ubuntu on my old Dell Pentium 4 computer is faster than Windows 7 on my Intel i7 laptop. The user interface is easy to use and Is defiantly more customizable. I almost like it better than Windows. It also includes a vast range of free open source software which for which there are free alternatives for almost all Windows programs. I actually prefer the open source versions in some cases.
    TrekExpert, Mar 10, 2011
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