Ubuntu beta versions

Khannie

So I've had 8.04 LTS on my machine in work more or less since it was released. I'm now getting tired of using ancient versions of software and fancy a bit of an oul' upgrade.

The beta 1 version of 10.04 LTS is out in two weeks. Has anyone used these beta versions before? If so, how did you find them?

niallb

I usually switch a machine over once it's in Beta to see what problems I'll come up against when I switch over in numbers. I've had good experiences on the whole.
One thing I would say though is that if you're on 8.04 because it's an LTS release,
upgrading that to anything except the released 10.04 may not be a good continuation of that policy.
Is the choice a work one, or your own :-)

If you just want the latest versions of firefox and thunderbird while staying with 8.04,
take a look at Ubuntuzilla. The link I've given has instructions for 8.04,
and I've used it on several machines still running 8.04.3

Khannie

Cheers. I updated the version of openoffice there manually yesterday. Might give that ubuntuzilla a lash to keep me going 'til the official release of 10.04.

It's my machine though. I mean the company own it, but I'm free to do what I want with it. Once I don't trouble them for licencing fees or cause malware to get spread around they're happy.

Khannie

Tried that ubuntuzilla today and no joy. It's 32bit only. They linked another PPA repository which I tried and it updated me to 3.6 but it was total fail (couldn't close tabs, other weird behaviour) so I just went back to the repo version (3.0.18).

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niallb wrote: »

One thing I would say though is that if you're on 8.04 because it's an LTS release,
upgrading that to anything except the released 10.04 may not be a good continuation of that policy.
Is the choice a work one, or your own :-)

Agreed. I'm willing to wait.

cable842

i tried using ubuntu 10 beta the other day I thought well its pretty much the same as the last but its getting there and runs nice.

but linux still need work.

the only recent one I thought looks really look and was great to us - the flash was 9.10 remix.

but Im willing to wait till linux 10 proper comes out and then they bring out 10 netbook remix now that Im looking forward too hopfully they will have fixed the flash problem by then.

never has a flash problem with linux mint.

loldog

I've tried a live session of 10.04, It's shaping up to be a great release. In the past, I ran Karmic from the last Alpha and never had any major problems.

But still, you have only a month to wait, you've waited this long so you might as well wait for the final release.

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Johnboy1951

cable842 wrote: »

i tried using ubuntu 10 beta the other day I thought well its pretty much the same as the last but its getting there and runs nice.

but linux still need work.

the only recent one I thought looks really look and was great to us - the flash was 9.10 remix.

but Im willing to wait till linux 10 proper comes out and then they bring out 10 netbook remix now that Im looking forward too hopfully they will have fixed the flash problem by then.

never has a flash problem with linux mint.

Seems some think that Linux is Ubuntu only! :eek: :mad:

cable842

ha ha ha oh oh that was low very very low.

hey johnboy walton you show me a few different linuxs versions on iso and i'll try them out.

Id love to see what there like. I tryed too boot red hat the weekend couldnt get it working at all. but I would like to try others I learned a good bit from linux mint.

Johnboy1951

cable842 wrote: »

ha ha ha oh oh that was low very very low.

hey johnboy walton you show me a few different linuxs versions on iso and i'll try them out.

Id love to see what there like. I tryed too boot red hat the weekend couldnt get it working at all. but I would like to try others I learned a good bit from linux mint.

There are some 300 to choose from ...... distrowatch lists most if not all.

You could start with Mepis, PCLinuxOS -> Gnome, KDE, Xfce, LXDE or E17 - or Mandriva.
After that try going through the list of the Distrowatch top 15 or 20.

That should keep you busy for a while

good night Mary Ellen

B3TA 4 PROGRAMMERS WE R L33T.

cable842

buddy i looked at the other os's there today and have to say they dont look that great.

I wiped my laptop got rid of 9.10 netbook remix cause of the flash problem and popped on windows 7 on it plus linux mint 7. its running great have to say.

if I could find one that was very user friendly like mint I'd def try it use it and test it.

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

There are some 300 to choose from ...... distrowatch lists most if not all.

You could start with Mepis, PCLinuxOS -> Gnome, KDE, Xfce, LXDE or E17 - or Mandriva.
After that try going through the list of the Distrowatch top 15 or 20.

That should keep you busy for a while

good night Mary Ellen

pickarooney

cable842 wrote: »

buddy i looked at the other os's there today and have to say they dont look that great.

I wiped my laptop got rid of 9.10 netbook remix cause of the flash problem and popped on windows 7 on it plus linux mint 7. its running great have to say.

if I could find one that was very user friendly like mint I'd def try it use it and test it.

Ehm, why not try, use and test Mint then?

I consider any Ubuntu release up to three months after it goes public to be a beta. They often ship with beta versions of programs and with very little testing so you never know what you're getting. Always install on the craptop as well.

Might as well give Lucid a whirl when it's officially out of beta to see what they've rogered up this time.

cable842

lucid what now ? how do I download that and where ? cool name but.

I tryed Linux Mint 8 and it looked amazing but I couldnt use my 02 modem by plugging it in. and it I have to look for drivers thats a lot of work.

so I looked into the problem and I wasnt the only one having the problem. mint 9 is coming out but Im guessing its goin to same.

Im really looking forward too 10.04 netbook remix. if its anything like 9.10 remix without the flash problems well it will be amazing.

pickarooney

Is the O2 modem a 3G thing or a USB ADSL modem?

Johnboy1951

cable842 wrote: »

buddy i looked at the other os's there today and have to say they dont look that great.

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Well its true that none have the 'look' of Ubuntu ...... and if that is what you want then Ubuntu is the one for you.

I have to admit I prefer long term stability over looks which I can change at will ..... particularly using KDE.

BOZG

cable842 wrote: »

lucid what now ? how do I download that and where ? cool name but.

I tryed Linux Mint 8 and it looked amazing but I couldnt use my 02 modem by plugging it in. and it I have to look for drivers thats a lot of work.

so I looked into the problem and I wasnt the only one having the problem. mint 9 is coming out but Im guessing its goin to same.

Im really looking forward too 10.04 netbook remix. if its anything like 9.10 remix without the flash problems well it will be amazing.

Lucid Lynx is the codename for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Ubuntu releases are often referred to by their codename because it's easier than saying 8.04 (Hardy Heron) or 9.10 (Karmic Koala).

My experience with mobile broadband modem has generally been quite good with Ubuntu and I would have assumed it would be as handy with Mint. Normally it's just a case of plugging them in, it'll then offer you a country list and a provider list and you're good to go. The only one that I've had issues with is Eircom because it's not listed in 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) but it should work fine as soon as I can be bothered getting the manual settings.

cable842

it was a 02 modem, and am using a 3g modem now. but Im getting rid of 3 its the worst service ever.

pickarooney wrote: »

Is the O2 modem a 3G thing or a USB ADSL modem?

cable842

I didnt know what linux to use when I first started off and I watch a lot of films and mix audio and video. some suggested i try mint I tryed it. its easy to use very user friendly and Im still learning which is great.

9.10 remix is far more user friendly then mint a 2 year old could use it

which is your fav linux johnboy

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Well its true that none have the 'look' of Ubuntu ...... and if that is what you want then Ubuntu is the one for you.

I have to admit I prefer long term stability over looks which I can change at will ..... particularly using KDE.

cable842

ever time I see this written (Hardy Heron) I think it says hard on. porn is bad

cable842

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS I downloaded it I didnt like it pretty much the same as the last one but linux is gettin there and improving having a new linux ever 6 months is great constant updating and improving which is amazing.

role on 10.04 netbook remix oh yeah

BOZG wrote: »

Lucid Lynx is the codename for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Ubuntu releases are often referred to by their codename because it's easier than saying 8.04 (Hardy Heron) or 9.10 (Karmic Koala).

My experience with mobile broadband modem has generally been quite good with Ubuntu and I would have assumed it would be as handy with Mint. Normally it's just a case of plugging them in, it'll then offer you a country list and a provider list and you're good to go. The only one that I've had issues with is Eircom because it's not listed in 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) but it should work fine as soon as I can be bothered getting the manual settings.

Johnboy1951

cable842 wrote: »

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS I downloaded it I didnt like it pretty much the same as the last one but linux is gettin there and improving having a new linux ever 6 months is great constant updating and improving which is amazing.

role on 10.04 netbook remix oh yeah

New LINUX every 6 months? Man you really need to get with the programme.

Here maybe this will help

http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2010040300735OSCY

cable842

johnboy show me the light burn me a few cds and i'll give them a go.

Capt'n Midnight

cable842 wrote: »

$distro I downloaded it I didnt like it pretty much the same as the last one but $distro is gettin there and improving having a new $distro ever 6 months is great constant updating and improving which is amazing.

role on $distro oh yeah

It's due out on the 29th

pickarooney

Seems like only a week ago it was in Alpha. I'll give it 3 months and try it on the craptop.