UbuntuHelp:Beginners/Guide
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Welcome
This is a guide for those who want to see if Ubuntu is right for them in addition to providing resourceful links and guides to new users. For those who wish to have an illustrated guide to the entire install process, check out this link: The Perfect Desktop
Is Ubuntu right for you ?
Out of the box Ubuntu can be used for web browsing, word processing, email. However you should be prepared to spend some time learning how to administrate your new OS. Ubuntu is not Windows clone
Reasons to run Ubuntu
- Increased security.
- Open source.
- Increased control / configuration of your OS
Reasons not to run Ubuntu
- You have specific hardware or Windows programs.
- You develop Windows software or web pages.
- It may be difficult or impossible to run Windows programs, including games.
- Games possible to run under Linux include: Half Life, WoW, WC3, Doom3.
Burn & Boot
Install
A guide to use the LiveCD Installer: GraphicalInstall
Transition
Many new users who are making the transition to Ubuntu will have the basic question of "What program in Ubuntu is like (insert name of Windows program) on XP?" The Linux Equivalency Project site has a very comprehensive list of what are comparable applications in addition to links to the program's website. In addition to that, the application names are clickable and some do have user comments with regard to their experiences with the application. For those who cannot live without a particular Windows application but do not like the equivalents, there is always the option to use WINE as a compatibility layer for the application. Check out the WINE AppDB to see what all may be required to make your Windows application to work. With regards to computer games, WINE can be used to play Windows computer games. Compatibility with games can vary wildly. Some are "Platinum" (well implemented) to "Bronze" (very rocky compatibility) on the application database. Cedega is a customized version of WINE specifically geared to games, but it is a monthly pay-to-use software (minimal subscription of 3 months). Users do get "votes" to cast for games that they wish to push for better compatibility for the future releases.
