Comments on: Ubuntu gets hopping with 'Jaunty Jackalope'

Due in April, Ubuntu 9.04 is expected to focus on faster boot time and on blurring the line between desktop applications and Web-based software.

[SenMu]

2008-09-09

Nice, BUT, Kubuntu will still be the stepchild and the total Ubuntu is defficient. This is partly because Canonical refuses to use DVDs as the distribution medium and consequently the distribution lacks packages that are included in other distributions, e.g., Knoppix (See: http://unit.aist.go.jp/itri/knoppix/index-en.html ). Too, it does not easly allow for USB installation - here, think Fedora. This is a great package for the less demanding user or student.

Regards,

Sen, Mu

[d3vildog69]

Fedora blows, ubuntu may not use DVD's as a good medium but its much more user friendly than Fedora.

[RompStar_420]

Whatever... I use Ubuntu for everything, LAMP, SSH, and we just installed Oracle 11G R1, works like a dream. Reliable and I don't loose any sleep over it - lost plently of sleep and nerves when this was running on Windows, that's all I know.

Everyone is happy now.

[DigitalFrog]

I question the wisdom of naming a product after a well known and very old hoax, especially one that was based on cobbling together (animal) parts that didn't belong together........

[murkin]

As for "easy USB installation", simply use Unetbootin. A few clicks and two minutes later, you have a bootable USB installer for nearly any modern Linux distro. It looks like the OSS project was sponsored by Ubuntu (or at least its branded that way).

[-HarshReality-]

I know.. its old but what the hay..
1st post: The only difference between U & Kubuntu is eye candy.. period Ubuntu isnt 'deficient'. The USB Install comment is incorrect as the live CD has the option. Lacking packages.. thats the beauty of package manager and the CDs. You can get your system going without 'bloat' but then.. you want it all right then.. lets do the nasty MS compare.. you still have to load DRIVERS for it to work and in most instances they come from the net just like the additional packages. And, as for demanding.. linux is pretty much set it and forget it.. so why would you call somebody that has to LOOK at software as having a greater demand.. thats a bit 'billish'. THe OS is maintaineed simple so its usable on older systems and not giving you the 'minimum system requirements out of range' messages.

2nd. Here Here!

3rd. Not a hoax.. its an animal where the antlers are a result of a genetic trait.

4th. Yes it works and is another open source program which is great! but as I pointed out.. the live CD DOES provide.

Im using the RS w/updates myself and went to the ext4 FS and I have to sy its ALOT faster.. best thing about Linux distros.. the Live CD. So, give it a look.. if you dont like it then fine. If your open minded and willing to try it great. Bottom line.. when is the last time Bill threw out a live CD of windows? NEVER.. you always buy the thing and then have to find out the latest and greatest *cough* Vista *cough* doesnt like this or that and you have to get support from somebody else.. at least with Lin you can TRY and fix it yourself rather than waiting online or phone for tech support