Im considering Ubuntu Linux

[Jack]

Since I have gotten the A1200, a Linux OS phone, I've become more and more interested in Linux and the PC distributions... I have read in numerous places that Ubuntu is the most user friendly and is a great way to be introduced to Linux Operating Systems.

Any advice?

[araeff]

Never tried ubuntu, but used to grew with Red Hat, until the latest Fedora core... But ubuntu is that good.

[Jack]

im just concerned about getting my printer, scanner and video cards to work , messengers too.

[araeff]

I dont think there'll be problems on Red Hat, but ubuntu you have to check for some support first...

[tkalli]

There is a fair amount of support for Ubuntu.
Don't think you will have problems.

[Jack]

My research has led me to believe I wont be able to burn DVDs....nor will my Epson R200 printer work fully... I think I may pass for right now.

But I have d/l copies of both Ububtu 7.04 and Freespire 2.0.0 and burned the ISO files in case I change my mind.

[Ruud]

i could never get my wireless to work with it... but i would love to get rid of XP pro and Ubuntu seems n00b prove LOL

[Jack]

Adrian was telling me about Ubuntu Media Studio... with DVD programs and everything... I might just take a closer look

http://ubuntustudio.org/

[snoopy.nave]

Rudd, the problem might have been the release of Ubuntu. I had Fiesty Fawn, and my wifi wouldn't work either... Then I got Dapper Drake, and the problem was solved

[snoopy.nave]

Overall, it is a good distro

[snoopy.nave]

The only thing that can be time consuming (if you want it to be) is enabling mp3 playback... But there are Ubuntu programs that auto install/enable it for you.

[Jack]

I believe Ububtu Studio covers all that

[snoopy.nave]

Probably.. I have it on my tower, and it runs great! You can also dual-boot with XP if you want

[Jack]

Ive never done that

[snoopy.nave]

yea it can be hard to setup