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11th Mar 2006 00:03
So... I've been trying to move over to Linux. Every job that I've looked at in recent months seems to want some knowledge of Unix, so I figure the best way is just to jump straight in and try and make it my default OS.
I'm running Ubuntu, and for the most part it's working great. I've (kind of) got to grips with GIMP and Open Office, Muine is nice for MP3's. I can burn disks okay, I've got my dual monitors working (although the Open GL stuff seems a bit off at the moment). I've even managed to get the house network up and running in both directions for local file sharing. Even managed to get Torrents working fine.
But... I keep on running in to problems with annoyingly 'simple' things. Trying to get NEF's working in GIMP seems to involve installing and compiling 101 different scripts. Firefox works, but the keyboard shortcuts in the Web Developer toolbar don't... I'm sure I'll get past these things EVENTUALLY, but anyone who ever says that making the change is 'easy' is lying.Recent
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