Ubuntu 6.06 'Dapper Drake' Released 435
BBSeXoDuS writes "Ubuntu Dapper Drake has been finally been released. Run on over to the download site while it's still hot. From the announcement: 'Ubuntu 6.06 LTS introduces functionality that simplifies common Linux server deployment processes. For system administrators setting up large numbers of web, mail and related servers, Ubuntu 6.06 LTS offers the fastest and most consistent path to deployment, combined with the availability of global commercial support where needed.' "
Usability and functionality (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Been there done that! (Score:4, Insightful)
For most people however, using their email and word processing, photo software, digital cameras, multimedia CD/DVD burning is all they need an Ubuntu works. There is a lot of DVD and CD burning software out there. I just installed Nero for Linux [nero.com] and it's great! The only thing really missing is a good DVD authoring program. QDVD author tries to put a GUI front-end on DVD author, but it sucks.
The next step for Ubuntu is to get application developers to crank out some decent multimedia software packages. At that point I can't see why any "normal" user would want to use Windows.
Back to the good old days (Score:5, Insightful)
Debian is plugging along quietly producing a great, but somewhat difficult to use (for newbies and non-unix geeks) distro. Ubuntu comes along, works closely with the Debian project to produce a polished version. Now, we're back to the good old days of Linux
Red Hat *really* screwed-up, but I'm glad that Debian and Ubuntu have filled the void as they'll never pull a stunt like RH did.
Re:Blast (Score:3, Insightful)
interested to know what things prevent you from having a "smooth" experience with
Linux.
Care to embellish your original post?
Re:Been there done that! (Score:2, Insightful)
Because most "normal" users don't even realize that an alternative is out there. People are used to being spoon fed, which Microsoft does (with a very large and forceful spoon). If you say the word "Linux" to most people, they'll think you're talking about a piano playing Peanuts character. We won't even go into the looks you'll get when you start using names like "Ubuntu."
It has been shown that a large percentage of Americans (yes, I'm going to stick to one country, as I can't speak for anyone else) don't care that their personal freedoms and rights are being eroded. Do you really think they care where their OS comes from?
For most "normal" users XP works. They just want to look at myspace, play their games, and download their porn. For these purposes, as far as their concerned, XP does what they need.
Ubuntu Logo (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:The Death of Fedora (Score:5, Insightful)
Both can co-exist, and it's only childish coments such as these that encourage the rabid fanboyism that this community suffers from.
Re:Blast (Score:2, Insightful)
If you don't have much invested in your current install, though, it might be worthwhile to download a Dapper install disc and start from scratch. The upgrade path "shouldn't" cause any problems, but a clean install is just a touch more likely to go smoothly.
As for the broadcom wireless... I don't have first-hand experience, but I hear good things about Dapper's wireless support. I know some people have, in fact, been able to get wireless working quickly under Dapper. Someone else may be able to give you more details about support for broadcom adapters, specifically.
Re:Crying Shame! (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Back to the good old days (Score:3, Insightful)
IMO, Ubuntu would have no traction (may not even exist) if RHL was still available. That's what I mean about screwing-up. Sure, RH is in the 'Enterprise' now along with vicious competitors such as Sun, IBM, MS, etc. Letting go of the grass roots Linux movement is where they screwed-up.