Tips For Ubuntu Users
Over the years an increasing number of people has realized the benefits of using Ubuntu Linux as their operating system. The more you use the system, the more you can make your experience a little more pleasant. The Ubuntu Software Center is a large repository. Since Linux is open source, the source code is available to everyone who can contribute patches and improvements which are posed in the repository. When you search the package manager for software it searches through the data in the repository. It is prudent to choose the one it recommends after finishing the search.
Music lovers ought to install the Studio Ubuntu package which includes all the audio and video codecs and tools required. Installing the package will save you having to install individual codecs and libraries when you want to listen to music or watch videos.
Many users install Wine, an application to enables you to run Windows applications in Linux. Alternatively, you can dual boot to play Windows games. To configure video cards and find drivers for ATI or Nvidia video cards it is advisable to install Envy. This also helps to customize and configure the most effective settings. In addition, Compiz is a good application to install for advanced desktop graphics which is ideal for playing games. Ubuntu has some nice applications to view your digital camera photos, you should really check them!
Many application software are available in the Ubuntu repository. However, if you want to install an application that isn't in the repositories you will need to download the application's Debian package (.deb) and right click on the filename. An option to open the package with the GDebi package installer will be available at the top of the context menu. This will provide a description of the package and the details. If there are any errors then GDebi will not install the application.
Ubuntu is a faster operating system that doesn't slow down over a period of time, even on old hardware. Besides, if you are looking for a nice desktop OS then Ubuntu is the ideal choice.
When you install Ubuntu Linux the first thing to remember is not to harm your current Windows setup. It is advisable to install Ubuntu on a separate hard disk or flash drive. There are plenty of Linux groups and forums to help you with this. You can preview the operating system by using a Live CD, which allows you to get a feel of the system without really installing it somewhere. There are different versions including Kubuntu and Xubuntu. The key is to try them and see what works best for you. Use each version for a day to see what you are comfortable with. Definitely, with time you will be ready to migrate to Ubuntu permanently.
Think of all the advantages that Ubuntu offers. Most importantly, you don't need to spend on costly software licenses. Better still, the Ubuntu community keeps chipping in with improvements, which are passed on to users through regular updates. Combined with a huge support service, there is much to look forward to by migrating to Ubuntu Linux.
