Ubuntu Take 2

I have decided to try to keep myself busy and give Ubuntu 8.4.1 LTS (64bit) a try. I have used Ubuntu before and really enjoyed using it… but back then I was using the XFCE version (xUbuntu) as I was trying to run some Linux OS’s on low spec systems… To which I found Damn Small Linux and Puppy Linux worked best.

I have myself a new Laptop and just ordered a USB 8GB thumb Drive which I hope to run Ubuntu from. This will let me run Windows XP as normal but give Ubuntu a shot at impressing me again.

I think its a cool idea because it will show me how far its moved on since I last used it (xubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake) which should have some big changes now

I think ill write up some guides on how to install onto a thumb drive and have it boot as its own system. if it can be done on Windows XP ill even make a video guide on how to do it.

If it sucks and runs slow ill maybe give Damn Small Linux or Puppy Linux a shot and see how they run… Or maybe un a multi boot Thumb drive and have them all run.

The main goal is to get the whole system running and all my hardware setup perfectly. If this can be done then I may switch fully as I like using open source software and love anything that is free and community driven.

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Posted by : Lee Doyle
Posted on : Aug 23 2008
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One Response to “Ubuntu Take 2”

1. Chris Says:
   August 24th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

   That sounds like a great idea. The last time I used Ubuntu I was really impressed with the ease of installation and the amount of supported hardware built right in. I actually used a CD version since my BIOS was so old it didn’t support booting from a USB device, and it ran normal for me. I hope you get around to making that video tutorial. Good Luck!

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