Sunday, March 6, 2011

Linux Mint, I think I have been converted.


Well, I have been using Linux for a couple weeks now.  I have to say, I have fixed my Sister in-laws computer.  I re-installed the OS which was Vista and it took nearly 3 hours with all the updating and and restarts but it was done and running.  I don't see myself doing that for my self anytime soon.  Linux has evolved to the point I see no reason to stay with windows or move to Apple($$$).
I spent some time running various live versions of Linux on my Dell Latitude D505,
PClinxOS
Bohdi
Mint 10
Ubuntu 10.10
PinguyOS
I have settled on Mint for now and 30 minutes later it was up and running absolutely no significant problems yet.
The only issue is when I watch streaming video over wifi the sound cuts out a bit.  I think it may have to do with 512MB ram the Processor is a Centrino 1.4 GHz so that part should be fine.
I still use my desktop for my I-Pod Touch and the various pod cast I listen to but not much else.
I have updated this blog and the last update from the Linux system no problems.
My next project will be the Dell inspiron 1521 when I purchase a new Hard Drive it will be a full install of a Linux OS no Windows partition.
Maybe even the kids Desktop will be a Linux instead of the XP that is on it now.
I may try getting my wife to use Linux.
If I can make it seamless it should be easy.
Our local college offers 2 courses on Linux/Unix I think I may sign up this fall so I can truly break away, and maybe even contribute.

1 comment:

lattegram said...

You are really cooking with those computers. Bringing you back another.