danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Yeh, already I have had enough of ubuntu, its just 1 problem after another, I expected linux to be harder to use than windows but this was just rediclaus.But before I cower back to windows, what other distros should I use?I have found a likeing for Knoppix, but I think thats live ony.I have VMWare on ubuntu working fine, so I can run & install linux on there without having to useup my hard drive! and cd's I can just run the iso.So what others should I try? Thanks, Edited September 13, 2006 by danielbb90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyIvan Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Have you tried Fedora yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've tried version 4, but that had problems with my hardware - I can't be bothered to download 5CDs lol and burn them.I would like to solve ubuntu, but I think I might have to swich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 What were the nature of the Ubuntu problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) The latest is my sound, it keeps skipping parts of music playback frequently and with system sounds it plays slower than realtime.I just got my internet solved too on it! Edit: I'm goin' to wipe ubuntu and install a fresh kubuntu - ok I know I can install it through the terminal, but I have loads of stuff on my comp now that is useless to me anyway! lol and I still have my backups.It's just easyer. Can I install VMWare on kubuntu? Edited September 13, 2006 by danielbb90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyIvan Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 If Ubuntu had problems I think Kubuntu will have more. It is more of a resource hog so you are just asking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 If Ubuntu had problems I think Kubuntu will have more. It is more of a resource hog so you are just asking for it.Really? the live CD worked smoother for me I'll give it a shot, and if its worse I can always change back!Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've got SUSE Linux 8.1 (old I know, but I had it around), seems to have recognized m equipement, haven't had a chance to see what it does with my NH-1 yet, but 7.3 did recognize my 707. The newer Novell-Suse seem to look good, and I have also heard good things about Red Hat.Good luck,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Just installed kubuntu, I can't change the setting the same way as I did in ubuntu to get the internet to work & update.I like the os though! I'll give ubuntu my last shot, but something tells me it won't be any different! And bobt, I'm reluctent to go with suse linux I have used it and I didn't really like it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 What kernel is your ubuntu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 As far as I know the one that came with it...How do I check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Open a terminal window and input:uname -rI know some people have reported sound issues with 2.6.15-26-xx Edited September 13, 2006 by raintheory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) I just installed kubuntu and then just installed ubuntu, so I have reverted to the default kernal.If thats the case with that version (I did update thinking about it) maby that was it. - Can I get away without updateing ubunutu?Edit: That must have been the problem, I havne't updated it and its playin' sound perfectly fine! thanks Edited September 13, 2006 by danielbb90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 If updates run and update the kernel, it should add an entry to the grub menu so you can revert to the older kernel if there are problems. Probably best to wait until 2.6.15-27-xx to try to update it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks so much for your help. Just how can I install the mp3 codec, lame and oggenc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) I used Automatix to install all of that good stuff...http://www.getautomatix.com/EDIT: Be sure if you use Automatix, don't click the update notification thingy if it appears while Automatix is running. Edited September 13, 2006 by raintheory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I used Automatix to install all of that good stuff...http://www.getautomatix.com/EDIT: Be sure if you use Automatix, don't click the update notification thingy if it appears while Automatix is running.Thats a nifty program thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 It says there is a update to 2.6.15-27-386 in the software updates, should I risk it or w8 it out a bit longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I updated mine this morning and didn't have any problems. As long as you don't uninstall the previous kernel (it keeps it by default and it should be listed in your grub menu) you can go back to the previous one if things dont work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I updated mine this morning and didn't have any problems. As long as you don't uninstall the previous kernel (it keeps it by default and it should be listed in your grub menu) you can go back to the previous one if things dont work.Thanks, I'll update later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 And Danny updated and there were no more problems conserning sound! Thanks, its working great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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