The Ultimate Linux Distro Guide Part 16
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| Kubuntu is developed to be a user-friendly KDE-based distribution. The first
| and so far only release, version 5.04 codename 'Hoary Hedgehog', was made in
| April this year.
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http://www.micromart.co.uk/features/article/default.aspx?id=22428
Xubuntu Gutsy Tribe 5 -- first impressions
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| I downloaded and burned the Xubuntu Gutsy Tribe 5 live CD and loaded it up. I
| realize that this is beta and not all the bugs are worked out, and with that
| criterion, things are working very well. But I'm left wondering "Why?"
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http://www.insidesocal.com/click/2007/08/xubuntu_gutsy_herd_5_first_imp.html
Review: Vector Linux 5.8 Standard
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| When it comes to easier-to-use renditions of Slackware, I suggest trying both
| Vector and ZenWalk to see what works best with your hardware. If speed is
| important, and if your hardware isn't new, any of these Xfce-based distros
| can really bring some sanity to your computing life. Vector with Xfce is
| really good, but Vector with Fluxbox is excellent. Try it.
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http://www.insidesocal.com/click/2007/08/review_vector_linux_58_standar.html
Related:
Seven steps to Feisty Fawn bliss
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| With the release of Ubuntu 7.04, aka Feisty Fawn, I naturally
| couldn't resist taking Kubuntu, my preferred Ubuntu version,
| for a quick spin on my trusty old Thinkpad testbed.
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http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT3648616185.html
Xubuntu 7.04(Feisty Fawn) Screenshots Tour
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| Xubuntu is a complete GNU/Linux based operating system with an
| Ubuntu base. It is lighter on system requirements and tends to
| be more efficient than Ubuntu with GNOME or KDE, since it uses
| the Xfce Desktop environment, which makes it ideal for old or
| low-end machines, thin-client networks, or for those who would
| like to get more performance out of their hardware.
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http://www.debianadmin.com/xubuntu-704feisty-fawn-screenshots-tour.html
My first Linux experience: Overwhelmingly positive.
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| I am totally satisfied with my Linux experience to this point.
| What these computers lack in power, they make up for in simplicity
| and ease of use. None has crashed, either. It seems to me that
| Linux is a viable solution for any educator with old, seemingly
| useless computers, and administrators shackled down by exorbitant
| licensing costs of running OS X or Windows on dozens or hundreds
| of machines ought to consider it as an alternative.
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http://scooterdman.newsvine.com/_news/2007/02/13/566477-my-first-linux-experience-overwhelmingly-positive
http://tinyurl.com/2mv5mm
Xubuntu offers appealing desktop alternative
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| After spending a few days with Xubuntu I am pretty much hooked. I
| miss some of the flashier features of Gnome which I had become used
| to in Ubuntu but when I take into account the speed increases I have
| gained by switching to Xubuntu it is well worth it. A stock standard
| Xubuntu desktop is clean and neat and encourages me to keep it that
| way. I have had to install a few additional essential applications
| that I have come to rely on but with a base as light as Xubuntu
| this ought not to be a problem.
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http://www.tectonic.co.za/view.php?id=1360
Putting an old laptop to good use with Xubuntu
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| The story would be complete here. Old hardware, modern Linux, no money
| spent. Isn't that what its all about? But there is more. I had a server
| that was built out of spare parts that had at one time been used for
| testing a new web server control panel. The testing was long over and
| I had reconfigured the machine to act as a small file server for me.
| I had gone as far as setting up a restricted access website for the
| file server, allowing me to get files via http as well as FTP. The
| power draw was around 85 watts on the box, which sat in a 2U case.
| The laptop only drew about 30 watts.
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http://corneliusroot.blogspot.com/2007/01/putting-old-laptop-to-good-use-with.html
Once I had everything I like installed and configured I've found Xubuntu
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| Once I had everything I like installed and configured I've found Xubuntu
| to be truly a pleasure to use. It's user friendly for the newcomer and
| highly customizable for the experienced user. The basic application set
| on the single CD is, as expected, limited but I'd rather build up a
| distro with what I need and exclude what I don't need than try to remove
| cruft. Performance is the best I've seen in any current distro. Most of
| my complaints are nitpicking and in general Xubuntu Edgy Eft is as good
| as any Linux distribution I've used so far. Highly recommended.
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http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/blog/2006/12/xubuntu_gets_edgy.html
Review: Xubuntu Gets Edgy
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| Once I had everything I like installed and configured I've found
| Xubuntu to be truly a pleasure to use. It's user friendly for the newcomer
| and highly customizable for the experienced user. The basic application
| set on the single CD is, as expected, limited but I'd rather build up
| a distro with what I need and exclude what I don?t need than try to
| remove cruft. Performance is the best I've seen in any current distro.
| Most of my complaints are nitpicking and in general Xubuntu Edgy Eft
| is as good as any Linux distribution I've used so far.
| Highly recommended.
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http://www.reviewlinux.com/index.php/?m=show&id=4060
Kubuntu 7.04: Putting up a real fight against Windows Vista.
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| Kubuntu 7.04 is the real deal. The installation was easy and
| successful. In terms of usability, everything is there: KDE
| offers all of the necessary applications, and Kubuntu offers
| the integration. The performance is suitable. And unlike Windows
| Vista, Kubuntu 7.04 is a pleasure to use. So I?d suggest that you
| try it out.
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http://pinderkent.blogsavy.com/archives/69
Review of Kubuntu 7.04 Beta
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| Kubuntu is one of the biggest KDE-based distributions out there
| right now. And it has a reason to be. Beautiful, powerful, easy-to-use,
| and easy to install are just a few things that come to mind. I tested
| out the latest beta, 7.04 Feisty Fawn, scheduled to ship on April 19th.
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http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/15094
Pimp Your Kubuntu in 3 Easy Steps
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| That's it, we have managed to pimp your desktop and now, you can
| really enjoy your daily tasks. Also, these last settings will give
| you a clean and spacious kicker.
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pimp-Your-Kubuntu-in-3-Easy-Steps-51468.shtml
Kubuntu 7.04 "Feisty Fawn"
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| The latest release of Ubuntu/Kubuntu is "Feisty Fawn", version 7.04.
| I chose Kubuntu since I prefer the KDE desktop environment over the
| Gnome environment. I also chose to install with the DVD media version
| rather than loading in up to 5 CDs.
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http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=232
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