Migrating from windows to linux.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Zohaib, Mar 21, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello Everyone!!!

    I am thinking of migrating from windows xp to ubuntu linux. I've found alternatives for the softwares which I use normally. However I would like to take linux gurus suggestions here. What problems can I encounter during the process and your precious suggestions are all welcome.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Zohaib, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  2. Jelf

    Jelf Banned

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    #2
    Bill hates you!
     
    Jelf, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  3. CountZero

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    I tried migrate to linux some years ago. I had four problems:
    There is no good alternative for Dreamweaver in linux
    There is no alternative for some specific software in linux (submitters, parsers etc...)
    Problems with drivers for devices
    Problems with Russian fonts
    I think that you anyway will need wine or some other win emulator.
     
    CountZero, Mar 22, 2007 IP
  4. Zohaib

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    Thank you for such a nice comment.
     
    Zohaib, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    Thanks for letting me know those problems. I've found a very useful resource for ubuntu linux http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy.

    After reading this guide and other tutorials I think that there should be no problem with installing ubuntu linux.
     
    Zohaib, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    I use a live cd when I boot into ubunto.

    No problems at all for me you shouldnt get any either.
     
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    Good move move to linux before windows gets a hold on you..
    It;s too late for me run whole you can, rrruuunnnn!!
     
    howey, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    Its always better to initially go for dual boot
    i.e. use linux and windows both on same PC
    and once you get accquinted with linux you can completely switch over to linux and remove windows
    I started the same way 2 years ago but still have windows on my pc to because in my profession not all softwares are available with linux so have to use windows for such softwares
     
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    Install Linux besides windows you can have both inmstalled .
     
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    I had a bit of trouble trying to get my wifi connection working, don't know if this is sorted now though as they've not long released a new version - 6.10 from memory
     
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    I was able to use Dreamweaver successfully with Wine
     
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    Ya, like most geeks I tried installing it b4 and dual booting, triple booting, I never could get everything I wanted on it. I am just so deep into windows couldnt go back :)
     
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    try a live cd


    try a dual boot


    test the drivers :)

    take a easy distro to install like kubuntu
     
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    The main problems I think you'll encounter is the fact that it is Linux ;). Why do you want to switch from Windows....
     
    RogerWilco, Mar 22, 2007 IP