I built a new PC three months ago and I decided to try running the popular Linux distro Ubuntu as my operating system. I started using the Intrepid Ibex (8.10) edition and upgraded to Jaunty Jackalope (9.04) a few days after its release. Moving from Windows to Linux is not as hard as it was a few years ago, but changing to a new operating system still requires a lot of research. The desktop environment is easy to work with and has been streamlined enough that it has a familiar feel to it. I still run into problems when I try to do something outside of basic computing that I haven’t attempted in Linux before. It usually takes me a couple hours to research what packages I am going to need and the steps I need to take to get the job done before I can get started. Learning is part of the fun of a new OS, but it always requires time and effort. I plan on posting a detailed article sharing... ... read more >>> autumnsgypsy79.wordpress.com