Lets move to Linux - SV650.org

Bibio · 01-11-21, 09:55 AM

ok i'll start by saying i have not messed with Linux since i was at UNI (BSc computer networking) and that experiance put me off it for a very long time along with MacOS but from what i have read Linux is mature enough to make the change.

i CBA with silly $ bashing to get the OS installed and i CBA hunting for drivers so with this in mind is there an OTB Linux distro that fits my bill.. i was thinking about Zorin.

just want to stick a disc/key in and go.

garynortheast · 01-11-21, 11:12 AM

I have made a few stabs at various Linux systems over the last few years and I always give up. It's the business of finding drivers that I find frustrating. Linux is still for "enthusiasts" as far as I'm concerned.

I'll stick with W10 till support runs out, by which time there should be a few second hand machines about capable of running W11.

Seeker · 01-11-21, 12:16 PM

I ran ubuntu on my old Toshiba Satellite when I didn't think it would run Win10 (it did). I was told xubuntu was better so I downloaded it but never got around to trying it.

Ubuntu worked ok but didn't like switching between wifi and wired ethernet, I only used it for browsing though.

01-11-21, 09:55 AM	#1
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Lets move to Linux ok i'll start by saying i have not messed with Linux since i was at UNI (BSc computer networking) and that experiance put me off it for a very long time along with MacOS but from what i have read Linux is mature enough to make the change. i CBA with silly $ bashing to get the OS installed and i CBA hunting for drivers so with this in mind is there an OTB Linux distro that fits my bill.. i was thinking about Zorin. just want to stick a disc/key in and go.

01-11-21, 11:12 AM	#2
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,489	Re: Lets move to Linux I have made a few stabs at various Linux systems over the last few years and I always give up. It's the business of finding drivers that I find frustrating. Linux is still for "enthusiasts" as far as I'm concerned. I'll stick with W10 till support runs out, by which time there should be a few second hand machines about capable of running W11. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

01-11-21, 12:16 PM	#3
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,077	Re: Lets move to Linux I ran ubuntu on my old Toshiba Satellite when I didn't think it would run Win10 (it did). I was told xubuntu was better so I downloaded it but never got around to trying it. Ubuntu worked ok but didn't like switching between wifi and wired ethernet, I only used it for browsing though. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

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