Posted by Axanon on Nov 08,2011

 

Though it differs by people's tastes and needs, it is entirely possibly to run linux without the need for windows. For almost 4 years now I have been running linux full time and couldn't be happier! Linux is not for everyone though, and I respect that. Some people *NEED* windows and some people should even stay with Windows. The Linux desktop is intended more for computer enthusiasts (aka geeks) who don't want to be force-fed high-priced win/mac applications and also like to have more control over their desktop.

 

Posted by jatin bhardwaj on Nov 07,2011

 

I m personally a lover of ubuntu 11.10 and appreciate it a lot but i bet that no one can stay in this world can stay without windows untill and unless they have never used it ever. i have to use windows as primary os and ubuntu as secondary. software support is not as good as windows which results in less choice for software. i want ubuntu developer to work in such a way that i get forcd to use ubuntu as primary os and windows as secondary. Good luck Ubuntu.

 

Posted by IndianArt on Nov 06,2011

 

Here is a very good suggestion for those who dislike Unity & for Ubuntu users who liked the 'good old' Ubuntu: Install Cairo / AWN Dock Ubuntu 11.10 + Cairo / AWN Dock = Awesome! This way you have the eye candy of Unity & Cairo Dock. I find Cairo Dock has some functionality & accessibility that has yet to come to Unity. I run it on Unity & am very pleased. I have installed Compiz Config Settings Manager & Selected "Autohide" in the 'Hide Launcher' option. So when the computer boots you only see the Cairo Dock. But Unity is always there when you need it (Mouse over Left border of the screen). In fact, some "Themes" in Cairo are like the screen shots I saw when I Googled images of Gnome 3. (Clock on the top & Center). Another solution I got thanks to Jo-Erlend Schinstad: “However, if you just want a window switcher at the bottom of the screen, then you can easily get that with Unity. We have several panels to choose from, like xfce4-panel, which you can install by following this link: http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/xfce4-panel. When it is installed, you can run it by pressing alt+f2 and typing xfce4-panel. If you want to keep using it, then you’ll want to add that command to your startup applications. If you want to see a screenshot, here you go:http://ubuntuone.com/0X1JuF6HRTwEb5U1JyIk1D . As you can see, it’s perfectly possible and easy to have both.” Read more: http://technorati.com/technology/article/debian-beckons-ubuntu-refugees-to-come/#ixzz1cwUpbxaT

 

Posted by IndianArt on Nov 06,2011

 

Here is a very good suggestion for those who dislike Unity & for Ubuntu users who liked the 'good old' Ubuntu: Install Cairo / AWN Dock Ubuntu 11.10 + Cairo / AWN Dock = Awesome! This way you have the eye candy of Unity & Cairo Dock. I find Cairo Dock has some functionality & accessibility that has yet to come to Unity.  I run it on Unity & am very pleased. I have installed Compiz Config Settings Manager & Selected "Autohide" in the 'Hide Launcher' option. So when the computer boots you only see the Cairo Dock. But Unity is always there when you need it (Mouse over Left border of the screen). In fact, some "Themes" in Cairo are like the screen shots I saw when I Googled images of Gnome 3. (Clock on the top & Center). Another solution I got thanks to Jo-Erlend Schinstad: “However, if you just want a window switcher at the bottom of the screen, then you can easily get that with Unity. We have several panels to choose from, like xfce4-panel, which you can install by following this link: http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/xfce4-panel. When it is installed, you can run it by pressing alt+f2 and typing xfce4-panel. If you want to keep using it, then you’ll want to add that command to your startup applications. If you want to see a screenshot, here you go:http://ubuntuone.com/0X1JuF6HRTwEb5U1JyIk1D . As you can see, it’s perfectly possible and easy to have both.”