A free OS but with Drawbacks (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS)

Member Name: Trengot

Product:	Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
Date:	12/10/09 (19 review reads)
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Advantages: Its Free

Disadvantages: It really needs the internet to use it. Knowledge of computers required.

I recently set up my computer to dual boot between XP and Ubuntu. I had used Windows since I had a computer and was interested to see what the fuss from the linux brigade was about. I was initially confused (as I think most windows users are) by the seemingly odd way of doing things but it wasn't long before I was getting used to it.

One thing that was a problem was that I don't (or didn't then) have an internet connection. This meant that I couldn't use the software installer that comes in the package and that I couldn't use any other software unless I knew enough about programming (I didn't) to compile the programs from the source code that is available online (and that I could download using a different pc). This also meant that I couldn't get the CoDecs needed to play music or watch films and so, as that was what I mainly used the computer for, I had to go back to windows.

The operating system does come with a lot of impressive programs pre installed. These are much better than the windows equivalents and allows you to edit photos and .wav audio tracks with the GIMP and Audacity respectively.

I feel let down by the OS but then again I didn't really get to give it a fair trial. You seem to need a lot more experience with computers to get the most out of it.

Summary: Could easily be a good OS if you know what you're doing and have the internet.

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