New to Ubuntu....

MovingTarget · 08-17-2008, 07:42 PM

So I want to try Ubuntu and learn about its functionality and all that jazz....SO I downloaded it today from their site (almost 700mb) and was going to install it on this 12+ year old laptop I fixed up.....

Before I do and royally screw it up....what kind of problems would I have doing it? For like sound drivers and such.... Do I need to find them and save them to a disk or something or is the functionality of them already put in...like Windows....

Daveyiv2k1 · 08-17-2008, 07:46 PM

functionality is most likely already built in, but boot up the live cd and see, no harm in that

MovingTarget · 08-17-2008, 07:50 PM

So the file I downloaded already I can run it "live" from the CD and see how it works before actually installing it on the system?

Daveyiv2k1 · 08-17-2008, 07:51 PM

unless you downloaded the "alternative" install disc then yes, you have a live cd, so just burn the ISO to a CD and boot off it

demonizeZ · 08-17-2008, 08:13 PM

Live CD is good to see how it will run but it will not give you alot of options. As for drivers you shouldn't have any problems . Not sure of you notebook specs. Once you get your OS up and running. You can use Synaptic packet manager for any thing you need to install. See if you can install Compiz. That will help you get cube up and running. I use Kubuntu, with cube it make multitasking soo much easier.

MovingTarget · 08-17-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveyiv2k1

unless you downloaded the "alternative" install disc then yes, you have a live cd, so just burn the ISO to a CD and boot off it

I don't think I did the alternative one...I went to their main site and clicked the download link. It asked if I wanted to just download or request a CD or buy a DVD or CD with it....

I remember something about different versions...like Demonize with Kubuntu... Is there one better for laptops?....

Daveyiv2k1 · 08-17-2008, 08:38 PM

no, the regular one should be fine

demonizeZ · 08-17-2008, 09:12 PM

Once you have ubuntu, you can install Kubuntu later on it. Kubuntu is just a graphical flash on ubuntu with few modifications and addons. And once you get abit fluent in one of them you can switch between them. Just in case, here is a place that show a little comparison between them.

KDE and Gnome Comparison

MovingTarget · 08-17-2008, 09:27 PM

I'm checking out the linky...thanks...

What about something like Xubuntu?

The laptop is so old it said it could only handle 128 memory (according to the spec sheets) but I have it at 288mb....it has 32 built in... with a 256 shtick....

So memory is an issue......

Daveyiv2k1 · 08-17-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovingTarget

I'm checking out the linky...thanks...

What about something like Xubuntu?

The laptop is so old it said it could only handle 128 memory (according to the spec sheets) but I have it at 288mb....it has 32 built in... with a 256 shtick....

So memory is an issue......

Xubuntu is the same as any other *buntu at the core, but the difference is it is lighterweight because of the X gui and less preinstalled applications, so if you have very low memory you might be better off giving it a shot, personally i'd recommend trying kde or gnome first though as they are easier to use in my opinion

hans5849 · 08-18-2008, 09:16 PM

it runs slow on the live CD just FYI

MovingTarget · 08-18-2008, 09:25 PM

I figured it would..... I'm doing the install now....or at least trying to....

EDIT: Freaking figures..... the cd-rom just went out on the laptop.....I can't even put a music CD in it.... and even thogh it has a USB port the thing is so old that it won't add it to the boost list as an option....

So I'm now using my brothers computer to test it. I built his machine out of spare bits and peices....so I figure why not.....so far it's loading well...

DrX · 08-18-2008, 11:31 PM

this thread kicked me into action, I've been wanting to install this for some time now.

The lady friend has a PC with XP on it, so I completely wiped my drive on my PC and installed the newest version of ubuntu (8.something)

The install went perfectly fine for me, and I'm playing around with it now....definitely a different feel from the Windows I've been used to but it looks like I'll have a fun time figuring it out!!

DrX · 08-18-2008, 11:49 PM

wow....this scripting shit is a little more complex than I thought....hopefully I can pick up on it though!! Does anyone know of any good "ubuntu/linux for beginners" websites, where I can get knowledgeable on some of the basics??

demonizeZ · 08-19-2008, 12:46 AM

The best way is to look on Ubuntu forum, like specific items. If you google linux for beginers you get alot of stuff there too. You can download good books from tor.
You can ask here any specific question too.

Wedge_ · 08-19-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrX

wow....this scripting shit is a little more complex than I thought....hopefully I can pick up on it though!! Does anyone know of any good "ubuntu/linux for beginners" websites, where I can get knowledgeable on some of the basics??

If you're looking for scripting stuff specifically, try this guide.

MovingTarget · 08-19-2008, 07:03 PM

WTF?!?!

When the multi boot option comes up I selected Windows so i caould do some things and all I get is a black screen that says...."Starting up ..." And it just sits there and there no HDD activity.... But if I select Ubuntu it works fine....

hans5849 · 08-19-2008, 08:34 PM

whats your grub file say?

MovingTarget · 08-19-2008, 09:39 PM

huh?

I saw that word when it was loading....how do I find it?

hans5849 · 08-19-2008, 10:04 PM

Um, google for edit grub.conf (I think that's what it is called)

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MovingTarget Uber Noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,647 (#58 ) My photos: 67 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	So the file I downloaded already I can run it "live" from the CD and see how it works before actually installing it on the system?
	"I know a way to keep that dawg in...........no weights , no patch boards, but it does involve rubber insulators and 15 amps. He'd only try it once." ~ MistaWiskas 9.16.2008

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demonizeZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 393 (#128 ) My photos: 20 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Live CD is good to see how it will run but it will not give you alot of options. As for drivers you shouldn't have any problems . Not sure of you notebook specs. Once you get your OS up and running. You can use Synaptic packet manager for any thing you need to install. See if you can install Compiz. That will help you get cube up and running. I use Kubuntu, with cube it make multitasking soo much easier.
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Daveyiv2k1 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 697 (#106 ) My photos: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	functionality is most likely already built in, but boot up the live cd and see, no harm in that

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Daveyiv2k1 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 697 (#106 ) My photos: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	unless you downloaded the "alternative" install disc then yes, you have a live cd, so just burn the ISO to a CD and boot off it

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Daveyiv2k1 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 697 (#106 ) My photos: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	no, the regular one should be fine

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demonizeZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 393 (#128 ) My photos: 20 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Once you have ubuntu, you can install Kubuntu later on it. Kubuntu is just a graphical flash on ubuntu with few modifications and addons. And once you get abit fluent in one of them you can switch between them. Just in case, here is a place that show a little comparison between them. KDE and Gnome Comparison
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08-17-2008, 09:27 PM	permanent link to #9
MovingTarget Uber Noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,647 (#58 ) My photos: 67 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	I'm checking out the linky...thanks... What about something like Xubuntu? The laptop is so old it said it could only handle 128 memory (according to the spec sheets) but I have it at 288mb....it has 32 built in... with a 256 shtick.... So memory is an issue......
	"I know a way to keep that dawg in...........no weights , no patch boards, but it does involve rubber insulators and 15 amps. He'd only try it once." ~ MistaWiskas 9.16.2008

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MovingTarget Uber Noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,647 (#58 ) My photos: 67 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	I figured it would..... I'm doing the install now....or at least trying to.... EDIT: Freaking figures..... the cd-rom just went out on the laptop.....I can't even put a music CD in it.... and even thogh it has a USB port the thing is so old that it won't add it to the boost list as an option.... So I'm now using my brothers computer to test it. I built his machine out of spare bits and peices....so I figure why not.....so far it's loading well... Last edited by MovingTarget; 08-18-2008 at 10:22 PM.. Reason: UPDATE
	"I know a way to keep that dawg in...........no weights , no patch boards, but it does involve rubber insulators and 15 amps. He'd only try it once." ~ MistaWiskas 9.16.2008

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DrX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waukesha, WI Posts: 20 (#250 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	this thread kicked me into action, I've been wanting to install this for some time now. The lady friend has a PC with XP on it, so I completely wiped my drive on my PC and installed the newest version of ubuntu (8.something) The install went perfectly fine for me, and I'm playing around with it now....definitely a different feel from the Windows I've been used to but it looks like I'll have a fun time figuring it out!!

08-18-2008, 11:49 PM	permanent link to #14
DrX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waukesha, WI Posts: 20 (#250 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	wow....this scripting shit is a little more complex than I thought....hopefully I can pick up on it though!! Does anyone know of any good "ubuntu/linux for beginners" websites, where I can get knowledgeable on some of the basics??

08-19-2008, 12:46 AM	permanent link to #15
demonizeZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 393 (#128 ) My photos: 20 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	The best way is to look on Ubuntu forum, like specific items. If you google linux for beginers you get alot of stuff there too. You can download good books from tor. You can ask here any specific question too.
	on a mission to spread linux to every one

08-19-2008, 07:03 PM	permanent link to #17
MovingTarget Uber Noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,647 (#58 ) My photos: 67 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	WTF?!?! When the multi boot option comes up I selected Windows so i caould do some things and all I get is a black screen that says...."Starting up ..." And it just sits there and there no HDD activity.... But if I select Ubuntu it works fine....
	"I know a way to keep that dawg in...........no weights , no patch boards, but it does involve rubber insulators and 15 amps. He'd only try it once." ~ MistaWiskas 9.16.2008

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hans5849 Has Absolutely no life Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gorge, WA Posts: 7,119 (#4 ) My photos: 74 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	whats your grub file say?
	I make myself laugh.

08-19-2008, 09:39 PM	permanent link to #19
MovingTarget Uber Noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,647 (#58 ) My photos: 67 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	huh? I saw that word when it was loading....how do I find it?
	"I know a way to keep that dawg in...........no weights , no patch boards, but it does involve rubber insulators and 15 amps. He'd only try it once." ~ MistaWiskas 9.16.2008

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hans5849 Has Absolutely no life Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gorge, WA Posts: 7,119 (#4 ) My photos: 74 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Um, google for edit grub.conf (I think that's what it is called)
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