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What Do You Love and Hate about Ubuntu?

- Let's make Ubuntu perfect!

By: Marius Nestor, Linux Editor

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As Ubuntu is the best thing that happened to me in the last year or so (I was a Fedora user before), I will take a moment and write this article about it. This is supposed to be a shout out to all the current and upcoming Ubuntu users out there, because I think it's not too late (it's never too late) to let the Ubuntu developers know what we think

about this wonderful distribution and what we want it to be in the feature, am I right? The Ubuntu developers from all over the world will unite in Seville, Spain between 6 and 11 May 2007 to help shape and scope the next release of Ubuntu (version 7.10) and I think this is the moment for us to let them know what we really want from the next release.

So, if you ever felt sometimes like you want to say (or just scream) "I LOVE UBUNTU" (I bet you have some Ubuntu stickers in your house) and you did not have the chance or no one heard you, then here is your chance to say what you feel about Ubuntu (and it's derivatives) in general. All the existing, new and wannabe Ubuntu users should unite and make this distribution, THE BEST ever Linux operating system out there; and this way, we can compete with big operating system like Windows and Mac. It's time for Linux users to have a strong, easy to use and powerful desktop operating system, and Ubuntu can help us. Come on people, we can change the future!

I will make the first step and let the Ubuntu developers know my reasons why I love (hate) Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu:

- I love Ubuntu because it's faster than most of the known RPM-based distributions out there;
- I love Ubuntu because it's evolving very fast;
- I love Ubuntu because it's based on Debian and it uses the fastest package manager out there, APT;
- I love Ubuntu because when I want to install a software, it takes about 1 minute;
- I love Ubuntu because when I want to uninstall or completely remove a software, it takes 3 to 5 seconds and in text mode you only have to type the package name;
- I love Ubuntu and Kubuntu (don't know if this is also in Xubuntu) because the developers made that Hardware Database Collection tool to fine tune autodetection and improve (K)Ubuntu hardware support;
- I love Xubuntu because it's just perfect for low-end machines;
- Last but not least, I love Kubuntu because it's KDE-based;
- I hate the current GNOME Menu, I think I liked the one from openSUSE 10.2 better;
- I hate Kubuntu because I must still tweak the fonts to make them look better.

My number one suggestion for the Ubuntu developers would be to create an Ubuntu+Kubuntu installable Live DVD. This way, we will have more power in our hands and we’ll be able to switch between Ubuntu and Kubuntu any time we wish so.

My second suggestion will be for the Ubuntu developers to create a new and powerful GNOME menu like the one from OpenSUSE and (maybe) redesign the whole GNOME desktop to be more user (to be read MS Windows user) -friendly.

With all these in mind, what do YOU love and hate about Ubuntu? Please write your comments at the end of the article or send us an e-mail at the address below and I will personally collect all the comments/suggestions and create a document to be sent to the Ubuntu developers.

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Comment #1 by nknwd on 2007-04-04, 07:42 GMT

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I HATE (K)Ubuntu because it didn't correctly detect my laptop's wide screen
I HATE (K)Ubuntu because it's so diffictult to install the wireless driver (for most cards)
.. and that's about all.

But I LOVE (K)Ubuntu for so many reasons. I love it for all the small applications and tweaks that made our live so much easier. And nevertheless, I love the (K)Ubuntu community which is always there when you need help.

And I'm sure I'll love Festy Fawn even more!

Comment #2 by Alastair Gould on 2007-04-04, 09:33 GMT

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You can get the suse menu on ubuntu
sudo apt-get install gnome-main-menu

Then just add to panel

Reply #2.1 by TheMatrix on 2007-04-04, 10:38 GMT
Yes, but it's not default :)

Reply #2.2 by kalon33 on 2007-04-14, 16:03 GMT
It's in beta testing, so it will arrive soon... Maybe for 7.10 in main ?

Comment #3 by ratchet on 2007-04-04, 12:15 GMT

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+ I love Ubuntu because it's free
+ I love Ubuntu because it does what I tell it to (no more, no less)
+ I love Ubuntu because package management is SOOO easy.

Comment #4 by vlchang on 2007-04-04, 12:51 GMT

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I've tried so many distros out there that I've lost count. I finally settled on Ubuntu and I am glad I did. Life is a whole lot easier when one don't have to deal with DEPENDENCIES. Thank you so much to the wonderful folks at Ubuntu and it's unmatched community. There too many things that I love about Ubuntu and its derivatives to list. Ubuntu is the only Linux distro out there that will stand a chance as a replacement for Windows in term of a multimedia desktop. That's is not to say that Ubuntu can not be a great server.

Ubuntu works great on my XPS 1210. I've even manage to get Berly running. It puts Vista's Areo to shame. As great as Ubuntu is, there are a couple of things that I would like to see the folks at Ubuntu fix on 7.10. The first thing, I'm sure, is a well known problem with 6.10. The ability to play share file(s) from another computer through Samba. This feature was working fine on 6.06 but for some reason it does not work properly on 6.10. It's a big problem for people want to watch/view/listen to their media in a wifi environment. Wifi at home is so common these days, this feature MUST be resolved.
My second problem with Ubuntu may not have anything to do with Ubuntu; however, since it's such a great distro why not fix this too. This problem have to do with RIGHTS when using KDE as the desktop. I've notice that when changing from GNOME to KDE, some of the rights for the average User and Root are different. For example, when using KDE, root can not launch Gedit - a much friendlier editor than vi. Root can launch vi, but I am so not want to use it. It's annoying and difficult to navigate. Those that know Linux knows how important editors are. As a regular user, one can launch Gedit or vi but they can not save any changes. Again, the importance of editor. Not only that, but the ability to burn CD/DVD throw K3b is also blocked. There is probably a way to manually assign right to make them work, but would it be nice if the wonderful folks at Ubuntu could fix this little problem for us in 7.10. I really like the look and feel of the KDE desktop.

I am sorry for dragging.

Reply #4.1 by marius.nestor on 2007-04-04, 13:18 GMT
Wonderful post! We wait for more people!

Reply #4.2 by mattflaschen on 2007-04-09, 02:23 GMT
Root does not have access to the X server, by design. I recommend you use: kdesu gedit However, I'm kind of wondering why you use gedit with Kubuntu. It requires many GNOME dependencies. I'd recommend kate.

Comment #5 by farhadali05 on 2007-04-05, 00:47 GMT

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I hate ubuntu(linux) for the reason that you have to learn it, to operate your system (as i am a window user(i also call window a Ctrl+Alt+Del every two minutes operating system). I have installed ubuntu a week ago and could not configure my CDMA modem uptill now. To install any application or plugin (even already downloaded through an other OS) you need to type commands. Ubuntu Feisty have even no MP3, video player plugin by default. You need to install them from the web, and if no modem detected, how can you install them.
I hope and pray that ubuntu community will improve the system and change the system from command orientation to graphical, only doing this will accelerate the panetration of Ubuntu(Linux) amongst the masses. Otherwise it will remain as the operating system for the lucky few who knows linux.

Reply #5.1 by vlchang on 2007-04-05, 14:26 GMT

If you install the Ultimate Edition of Ubuntu, you'll know that you have a lot of the things that you will need and more. The only time you need to really use the Terminal for some series work is when you have to do compiling. Using "apt-get install/update/uninstall ..." is not series work.

Because the nature of Linux, graphical interface may be many years a way. In the mean time, it's never too late to learn Linux. It's not like there a lot left to learn about Windows anyway.

Reply #5.2 by mattflaschen on 2007-04-09, 02:25 GMT
It's not true that you have to install things with the command prompt. You can use Synaptic or Adept (GUI applications) for any package, and everything an ordinary user would need is packaged. The reason MP3 and some video codecs aren't installed by default is that they're patent-encumbered.

Comment #6 by thpn on 2007-04-06, 10:07 GMT

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I *love* Ubuntu.

Except: Selection of the ISO 8601 standard for numeric representation of dates and time should be as easy as clicking a radio button. This is *the* global standard and selecting it as my preference should be independent of language or keyboard selection. I shouldn't have to read forums to find the esoteric method to enable it. This is an issue that affects all users, regardless of language or culture. See:

http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/popstds/datesandtime.html

Comment #7 by tomr on 2007-04-06, 11:24 GMT

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i have just reinstalled kubuntu for the 4th time in the last month. each installment, i said i would not touch linux again, but... i had my share of troubles, coming from windows xp as i did, with configuring the desktop. i learnt - the hard way - that - for my notebook (d610 latitute) it was better to update to do the sudo apt-get update/upgrade... before trying to use new manager because i found that confusing (get update, upgrade, etc...). i did that twice on my fourth installation before it was ok. then i learnt how good the adept manager was. microsoft puts its best foot forward most times (maybe it doesn't have one, but that's another story), and installation is almost painless. adept manager is a godsend, but a quirky one. it failed several times (some of it my fault), but it would have been good if it is promoted as the preferred interface for adding software such as firefox (i did that the non-adept way, and it was pretty hard). there was no easy information on how to reinstall openoffice - there is (still) none, but i have done to reinstall. so, am i using kubuntu now? yeees, in a dual boot configuration (i am writing in windows), mainly because i need to work in windows, as i teach people how to use windows software... i will continue to use it, but i would wish there was some emphasis on things to do FIRST. all in all, i love kubuntu... i hate the learning curve that one must - perforce - surmount before being a bit - er - adept. definitely, not for newbies either way

Comment #8 by John on 2008-03-14, 19:15 GMT

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I was first introduced to Ubuntu as I was learning about Linux. I contributed to the OLPC project and received my XO laptop. This is my introduction to Linux, and I'm so pleased that the rest of the world will come to appreciate Linux through the OLPC project.

I ran Ubuntu on my Gateway laptop from a live CD. It was so exciting. I downloaded the files and the burner, and it worked so well. And thanks also to the great support and instructions provided by the Ubuntu community.

Free at last - I'm free at last. That is all I have to say. I look forward to learning and using Linux because I'm just feed up with MS and its abusive policies. Example, I wanted to revert to XP on my VISTA Gateway but that would have voided the warranty. Outrageous!!

I look forward to my growing relationship with Ubuntu (OLPC and Linux) and the freedom it offers.

Comment #9 by Cecil on 2008-04-23, 19:56 GMT

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I love ubuntu
developers rule!!!
pisses me off about the M$ companies like creative
i really dont have anything to complain about as it is a whole new os to me(besides for a 2 week stint on fedora 3 years ago)the saying"it just works" hits me for about 80% of the stuff im trying to do...i have joined my linux box with my windows box and share files easily...way easy!!...the one nitpick i have is print sharing...but i bet the new release will fix that.

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