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I got the 3 pack (2x32, 1x64) simply cause I need one 32 bit and 64 bit, and there wasn't an option for just one of each.

I've actually already downloaded Kubuntu on this machine, I have to say, I do like it - although there are always niggly little things - such as all the MSN clients have horrible fonts, amarok skips the first few seconds of each song (ok, so all my tunes are in WMA format, but that shouldn't matter), etc.

Admittedly, I'm surprised it still works since I've:
- Used the server install CD.
- apt-get install xubuntu-desktop
- apt-get autoremove xubuntu-desktop
- apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
- apt-get remove linux-image-server
Just to get where I am. The Ubuntu team really do put a lot of work into it making sure everything works. They really are pushing Linux into the hands of the general public.

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Originally posted by marissa
why do you guys need THREE cds?

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I chose three because I'll be keeping one disc inside my case, so I don't loose it.  One attached to one of my laptops in case I need it when I'm out.  one one tucked safely away as a "just-in-case".

I ordered three as well, I needed both types so I was happy when I saw they had a pack with both in it. From the last bunch I ordered (got 5) I gave a few away, so a extra CD or two might be handy.

* andrey waits...

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
...The Ubuntu team really do put a lot of work into it making sure everything works. They really are pushing Linux into the hands of the general public.

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Mr. Shuttleworth mentioned recently that he doesn't think Linux is ready for the desktop yet. I think the more important thing is, people don't understand it. I installed Debian on my fathers computer [I'm staying here for a few months, might as well get comfortable] and he still complains that he can't use it, because, for example, he doesn't know how to get his emails. If he took three seconds to look at the screen and see the large envelope on it that opens Evolution, he'd be fine, but there's this big fear of the unknown I guess, and that's the major barrier to entry.

I ordered myself an Ubuntu CD [I can copy it- one is enough], I mostly want to put it on my mother and sisters computer and see how they go, and it'd be great for those "well, I've always wanted to try Linux" conversations. I carry other Linux live CDs, but if I was going to actually install one on a non-technical users computer it would probably have to be Ubuntu or Xubuntu.

Once I get my old computer going, I'll be installing Ubuntu, its the only distro that I like.

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Originally posted by Verte
Mr. Shuttleworth mentioned recently that he doesn't think Linux is ready for the desktop yet. I think the more important thing is, people don't understand it. I installed Debian on my fathers computer [I'm staying here for a few months, might as well get comfortable] and he still complains that he can't use it, because, for example, he doesn't know how to get his emails. If he took three seconds to look at the screen and see the large envelope on it that opens Evolution, he'd be fine, but there's this big fear of the unknown I guess, and that's the major barrier to entry.

I ordered myself an Ubuntu CD [I can copy it- one is enough], I mostly want to put it on my mother and sisters computer and see how they go, and it'd be great for those "well, I've always wanted to try Linux" conversations. I carry other Linux live CDs, but if I was going to actually install one on a non-technical users computer it would probably have to be Ubuntu or Xubuntu.

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The Source of this information where he said thiis would be Great .

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Originally posted by ICQ

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Originally posted by Verte
Mr. Shuttleworth mentioned recently that he doesn't think Linux is ready for the desktop yet.

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The Source of this information where he said thiis would be Great .

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http://derstandard.at/?id=2845484&_index=3

ok, now you've done that, , is this Comment from Canonical or from Billy Gates impersonating Canonical .. if i remember Redhat made some statement similiar to that a few years ago, but IMO even if Canonical Made tht statement, wouldnt suprise me since he's using a Windows Like installer in Ubuntu