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Old 11-04-08, 04:56 PM
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Thumbs up Ubuntu gets my vote

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Originally Posted by Northern Man
Thanks everyone - it looks like Linux is an option then. I'll give the ubuntu version a go tonight when I get home.

Are there any downsides to Linux versus XP I should be aware of, like hardware incompatability or drivers? It almost sounds too good to be true.

Thanks
I'm using Ububtu (Gutsy Gibbon release) on a Sony Laptop to write this. Installed first time. I had Windows Vista, but it took an age to boot, and ran like a dog.

I thought I would have a lot of hardware problems, but it's been OK. Only obvious problem is very quiet sound from the speaker (head phones work well). Wireless worked with no probs.
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