Anyone run linux?

DeadChannel · 05-31-2015, 02:24 AM

So, I just bought a new laptop, so it's time for me to do a new install of linux. I run arch, because it's pretentious as ****, and also because I dig the nuts and bolts nature of the distro

Does anyone else use some form of linux? Thoughts?

Trollheart · 05-31-2015, 06:38 AM

I'd say talk to Freebase, our resident IT expert. Also, maybe post here (look up) http://www.musicbanter.com/lounge/43...rt-thread.html

LoathsomePete · 05-31-2015, 09:33 AM

I've dabbled in Linux but moved back to Windows in 2013 when I got back into PC gaming. During my time with it though I alternated between Ubuntu, Mint, Manjaro, ArchBang, and CrunchBang. I managed to create an Arch install in VirtualBox but could never get it to work on my main PC because of networking issues.

It was a pretty interesting experience all things considered, but I'm glad I decided to learn it in an era of Google and YouTube because otherwise it would have been quite difficult. There was always a real sense of satisfaction when I got something to work like connecting a wireless printer, or getting a game to run. A part of me would like to go back, but I put a lot of money into my current PC for the purpose of gaming and I don't want to go through the hassle of getting everything to work the way I want to.

RoxyRollah · 06-01-2015, 05:56 AM

Not in a looooong looong.

Plankton · 06-01-2015, 07:29 AM

I've used Ubuntu to recover some files off of a WinPC when it crashed. Other than that not much else.

DeadChannel · 06-02-2015, 11:40 PM

Lubuntu is cool. Certainly, Windows could learn a thing or two from it.

05-31-2015, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
DeadChannel Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,259	Anyone run linux? So, I just bought a new laptop, so it's time for me to do a new install of linux. I run arch, because it's pretentious as ****, and also because I dig the nuts and bolts nature of the distro Does anyone else use some form of linux? Thoughts?

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	I'd say talk to Freebase, our resident IT expert. Also, maybe post here (look up) http://www.musicbanter.com/lounge/43...rt-thread.html __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I've dabbled in Linux but moved back to Windows in 2013 when I got back into PC gaming. During my time with it though I alternated between Ubuntu, Mint, Manjaro, ArchBang, and CrunchBang. I managed to create an Arch install in VirtualBox but could never get it to work on my main PC because of networking issues. It was a pretty interesting experience all things considered, but I'm glad I decided to learn it in an era of Google and YouTube because otherwise it would have been quite difficult. There was always a real sense of satisfaction when I got something to work like connecting a wireless printer, or getting a game to run. A part of me would like to go back, but I put a lot of money into my current PC for the purpose of gaming and I don't want to go through the hassle of getting everything to work the way I want to. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	I've used Ubuntu to recover some files off of a WinPC when it crashed. Other than that not much else. __________________ See location...

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DeadChannel Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,259	Lubuntu is cool. Certainly, Windows could learn a thing or two from it.