Showing posts with label natty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natty. Show all posts
Monday, September 25, 2017
Types of installation in Ubuntu 11 04 Natty Narwhal
Types of installation in Ubuntu 11 04 Natty Narwhal
You can use Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) via one of three types of installtion .
1- Installing from windows using Wubi installer
if you are beginner you can use this step because its very simple just get Wubi installer Wubi is Windows software that installs Ubuntu within a series of virtual hard disk files contained in the Windows filesystem. It then configures a boot-time menu so you can choose between booting into Ubuntu or Windows. If you choose to boot into Ubuntu, a clever trick makes the virtual hard disk files appear to be real disks. As a result, the user will be entirely unaware they�re not using a traditional partition-based installation, as described previously.
Using Wubi to install Ubuntu is just like installing some Windows software, and is equally risk-free. There�s even an uninstall option added to Add/Remove Programs. The only drawback is a slight reduction in performance compared to a traditional installation, and you�ll also find the Ubuntu suspend-to-disk (hibernate) power-saving mode doesn�t work.
2-Dual-booting
If you intend to switch to Ubuntu full-time, installing Ubuntu by repartitioning your computer�s hard disk is best. This involves shrinking the existing Windows partition and creating new partitions alongside for Ubuntu. Following this, Ubuntu is installed and a menu added so you can choose between Ubuntu and Windows at boot-time. Having Ubuntu and Windows side-by-side on a PC is called dual-booting.
This sounds complex, but it�s automated via the Ubuntu installation software. However, there�s a slight risk involved when repartitioning, so it�s very wise to backup essential data first.
3-Virtual computer
By downloading a virtual computer application, such as the free-of- charge VMware Player (www.vmware.cornjproductsjpiayer), you can install Ubuntu so it runs within a program window on the Windows desktop.
A virtual computer is effectively a complete computer recreated in software. It offers an excellent way to trial Ubuntu, although the limitations of the virtual computer software mean you won�t experience Ubuntu to its full advantage (desktop visual effects won�t work, for example). Additionally, you�ll need a powerful PC with over lOB of memory for optimal results
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Ubuntu Natty And Unity
Ubuntu Natty And Unity
When I wrote my last piece on the Unity interface I was criticised for not giving Unity a chance. Which one could argue was fare. Unity was still in development at the time. Now that Unity has been the default desktop interface for Ubuntu desktop edition. Introduced to Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal). My fears about Unity have not yet changed.
Unity simply put is lacking in basic features and Ubunty 11.04 as a whole is somewhat unstable. Ive just noticed at some point the CD automount feature crashes. Apparently this is an issue with gvfs or some such. And lets not forget compatibility with MusicBrainz is still broken.
So to date what are the major problems with 11.04 and Unity.
CD automount invariably crashes. There appears to be no work around or fix other than rebooting.
Speaking of rebooting. For the first time ever my system is now regularly hanging on reboot. This seems to be a Plymouth issue? I could be wrong. But Ive never had this before. All my hardware checks out. So the problem must be software.
Unity has no way to clear the �recently used files� list. This is a basic feature that has existed on most desktop environments for years. Decades! Even Microsoft can pull this one off without a hitch.
Unity has no way of creating a custom launcher from with in the Unity interface. This again is a very basic feature. A launcher is just a link of a sort. Nothing special about it. Why this feature isnt there is a total mystery. It begs the question which type of people Canonical thinks the Ubuntu community is made up of? The work around is to create the launcher manually using Gedit. Not really something a beginner would think of. More time than its worth for a �power user�. I can see why people are abandoning Unity. Unity isnt even aware /bin exists. Anybody would think any sort of �run application prompt� in Linux would at least be aware of /bin. But no. Thats too hard. But it gets worse. Unity doesnt even let you type the path name of your application. It just doesnt accept it.
Unless Unity is made aware your application exists via the creation of a launcher, its no dice. And unity has no way to create a launcher. So in the age of the ultra slick GUI were reduced to typing at the command terminal just to launch a simple application. And dont get me wrong. Users shouldnt be afraid of the command terminal. But using just to launch a single app is over kill. Its geek masturbation.
MusicBrainz compatibility is broken. MusicBrainz as I understand it was re-jigged to be Gnome 3.x compatible. Ubuntu Natty is still dragging its heals at Gnome 2.x. This is a major let down for an OS that claims to be �social from the start�.
These problems might not seem massive. But for a desktop user they can be show stoppers. When your music app cant even tell you the name of your audio CD or even mount it automatically in the first place. It doesnt look good. In fact it looks really, really bad. Its not the sort of OS you want to hand out to people. How can we recommend Ubuntu when Canonical are getting such basic features wrong? You cant recommend an OS and then say �oh never mind if X doesnt work. Canonical will fix that in the next 6 monthly release�. It just doesnt fly. The only positive note is Unity does inprove somewhat in the future. It gets better. But who knows if Canonical will address all the stupid issues that should never have arisen.
At this point in time I feel Canonical would have been better off leaving Unity on the netbook. Developing it in the background while using Gnome 3.x for the time being. Unity just isnt ready for mainstream usage. It gets in the way more than it helps. And when your OS is getting in the way of your work, play or whatever. Its time to find a new OS.
Edit: Alt+F2 still brings up a run command prompt that actually works. Unity is damn confusing. Which brings to mind something else thats missing. An introduction to Unity and what it does.
Edit: Alt+F2 still brings up a run command prompt that actually works. Unity is damn confusing. Which brings to mind something else thats missing. An introduction to Unity and what it does.
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
Ubuntu and Natty Update
Ubuntu and Natty Update
So another day and another quick update on life with Natty. Yesterday I hit a new problem. Ubuntu kicked me out to the GDM login screen with no warning. Im not even sure what log to check to find out what went wrong there. But logging in again was no big deal. I also had something of an epiphany.
When I upgraded to 10.10 I was running MediaTomb. Which made the OS somewhat unstable. Removing MediaTomb and reinstalling it fixed the problem. So for the time being. Ive ditched MediaTomb. The improvements have been instantly felt. Boot ups no longer require the filesystem to be checked on every boot.
However I was also messing around with Kubuntu on a VirtualBox virtual machine. Im thinking maybe VirtualBox still has some issues with Ubuntu Natty. It seemed a bit slow at time. However that may be due to Boinc which I also have running in the back ground. Boinc is next on the hit list. I think I may confine it to a virtual machine. First though I need to figure out how to make a minimal Ubuntu installation disc.
The reason I was playing with Kubuntu was because Im thinking of ditching Unity and Gnome altogether and moving wholesale to Kubuntu. Which raised a question in my mind. Why arent Canonical putting all their efforts into Kubuntu? KDE already does more or less everything Canonical are developping for the Unity interface. Not only that but all the effects and features of KDE are integrated with the desktop environment already. Certainly theres room for improvement. But so far as i can see. Everything Unity offers is already there in KDE. It seems to me KDE is a much better launchpad for Canonical than Gnome will ever be.
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Friday, September 8, 2017
Ubunty Natty and Unity – Update
Ubunty Natty and Unity – Update
Well another day and more problems.
Firefox crashes constantly. Why is this Canonicals fault? Well Ubuntu doesnt come with vanilla flavoured Firefox. It comes with integrated Ubuntufied Firefox. Which might I also note didnt update to revoke DigiNotar security certificates. I had to remove them manually.
Any extended period on in activity seems to kill Ubuntu. It wont even shut down or reboot. I keep having to press the power button to force the whole machine to shut down. Not good.
All I can say is October is feeling like its a really really long way off. The silver lining is I discovered ALT+F2 actually does still work. I think Ive going to have to keep a better diary of problems I encounter.
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Ubuntu 11 04 Natty Narwhal skin for Windows 7
Ubuntu 11 04 Natty Narwhal skin for Windows 7
Yes you read it right, you can now transform your old Windows 7 look into an Ubuntu look and feel. This skin is created by xrezbak25.
What is UBUNTU 11.04 look like?
This pack changes almost everything in Windows 7 to transform it into Ubuntu. It changes login screen, boot screen, wallpaper, theme, start button, icons, etc. It also installs a few utilities to provide Ubuntu functionality.
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Cool huh? :)
NOTE: Please create a system restore point before installing this skin pack so that you can restore default Windows look in case you dont like the new look or face any problem.
Download Link : Mediafire Link
Credits to : xrezbak25 for the theme, hammer for the images.
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
Ubuntu Natty Alpha 3 First Impressions
Ubuntu Natty Alpha 3 First Impressions
This will be a short post since I havent played with Ubuntu Natty for long. But first impressions are mixed if Im to be kind. On the upside Ubuntu is still usable. On the down side, its not what Im looking for in a desktop OS.
The new interface just sucks for desktop users. It might make sense on a tablet where only one application is being used at any given time. But it just doesnt work as a desktop GUI. I dont like it. Its not what Im used to and I dont want to be "converted". Imagine my eation then when I discovered the "Ubuntu Classic Desktop" option at the log-in screen. Then imagine my disappointment when I realised it didnt actually do anything yet.
Mono is once again a sore point. I just dont see the point. Mono doesnt bring anything to the mix that isnt already there. Other than possible legal troubles of course and a ridiculously bloated install foot print. So as you might expect I tried removing it. And guess what? Ubuntu didnt seem to lose any functionality that couldnt be replaced by installing alternatives. The applications I lost included Gbrainy, Tomboy Notes and Banshee. All of which I can live quite happily without.
OpenOffice.org has been replaced with Libre Office. Again Im not really sure what the advantage is other than Libre Office has been contaminated with OOXML support. Canonicals leanings towards Microsoft technologies is beginning to annoy. I moved to Linux to get away from Microsoft. Please for the love of all thats still pure in the world dont drive me on to a Mac.
The Gimp was notable by its absence. Which means Ill have to install it since I was planning on doing a clean installation for 11.04. Its not a hard thing to do. But the Gimp has been a standard application on the Linux desktop for so long. It just doesnt seem right its not there any longer. Im a Gimp user. So I need it.
The one thing that did really impress me with this installation was the new Ubiquity installer. Hopefully Ill have a video posted to YouTube soon. This is the one part of Ubuntu that has gotten better with every version of Ubuntu. This time around basic information is collected as the system is being set up. So its no longer a case of collecting data and then copying files. Files are copied while basic user data is collected. Which does speed up the whole process by a few minutes. And lets face it. Anything that helps cut down installation time has to be good.
The new interface just sucks for desktop users. It might make sense on a tablet where only one application is being used at any given time. But it just doesnt work as a desktop GUI. I dont like it. Its not what Im used to and I dont want to be "converted". Imagine my eation then when I discovered the "Ubuntu Classic Desktop" option at the log-in screen. Then imagine my disappointment when I realised it didnt actually do anything yet.
Mono is once again a sore point. I just dont see the point. Mono doesnt bring anything to the mix that isnt already there. Other than possible legal troubles of course and a ridiculously bloated install foot print. So as you might expect I tried removing it. And guess what? Ubuntu didnt seem to lose any functionality that couldnt be replaced by installing alternatives. The applications I lost included Gbrainy, Tomboy Notes and Banshee. All of which I can live quite happily without.
OpenOffice.org has been replaced with Libre Office. Again Im not really sure what the advantage is other than Libre Office has been contaminated with OOXML support. Canonicals leanings towards Microsoft technologies is beginning to annoy. I moved to Linux to get away from Microsoft. Please for the love of all thats still pure in the world dont drive me on to a Mac.
The Gimp was notable by its absence. Which means Ill have to install it since I was planning on doing a clean installation for 11.04. Its not a hard thing to do. But the Gimp has been a standard application on the Linux desktop for so long. It just doesnt seem right its not there any longer. Im a Gimp user. So I need it.
The one thing that did really impress me with this installation was the new Ubiquity installer. Hopefully Ill have a video posted to YouTube soon. This is the one part of Ubuntu that has gotten better with every version of Ubuntu. This time around basic information is collected as the system is being set up. So its no longer a case of collecting data and then copying files. Files are copied while basic user data is collected. Which does speed up the whole process by a few minutes. And lets face it. Anything that helps cut down installation time has to be good.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Ubuntu 11 04 a k a Natty Narwhal
Ubuntu 11 04 a k a Natty Narwhal
This week I got time to upgrade my personal server which was running Ubuntu 10.10 to the new version 11.04 a.k.a. Natty Narwhal. The process wasnt really difficult as many years ago when it used to take hours! and a lot of CDs.
This time I just launched the Update Manager and the notification for the new version was already there and asking if I wanted to install it. You just need to run this command:
sudo update-manager -d
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| New Upgrade :) |
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| Rlease Notes |
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| Preparing upgrade |
I pressed upgrade and after asking for the root user it started the whole process. It removed a lot of old packages and replace others with the new version. One think I really like it is that I made some modifications to some config files and the upgrade tool asked me if I wanted to preserve the old ones or replace them with the new ones. This was great because I was afraid I had to re-do that work again.
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| Summary of things to do |
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| Installing new version |
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| Some Clean up |
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| New Scroll UI |
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| Ubuntu Control Center |
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| Ubuntu One |
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| LibreOffice |
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Friday, August 4, 2017
Ubuntu Natty and Unity Update
Ubuntu Natty and Unity Update
The stability gained from removing MediaTomb and disabling the screen saver is short lived. So Boinc is going to have to go. Although I suspect Unity is the real culprit. Ive seen some reports that 11.10 Beta 2 is quite good. I might just go a head and install that. Or I could ditch Unity completely. Set up the Gnome 3 PPA and install Gnome Shell/Gnome 3. Alternatively I could go with KDE or LXDE.
I could of course simply ditch Ubuntu and opt for Fedora or Debian. I mean its not like Im a total newbie dependant on Canonical doing everything for me. Ive had bad experiences with distros in the past that used RPMs. So Debian might be more up my street. It is after all what Ubuntu is based on.
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