Let's see who runs with that.
I'm running OpenSuSE 11 on 2 machines and love both the
KDE and GNOME desktop implementations. And, as an added
surprise, all the server bits are there as well.
If you've looked at Ubuntu or other desktop-oriented Linux,
do yourself a favor and take a look at OpenSuSE 11.
Fun with openSUSE 11.0
by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | June 26, 2008 5:51am PDT | Image 1 of 45
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Not a single post I make about Ubuntu goes by without at least one of you making some comment about my distro of choice and suggesting that I try some other distro. Well, never let it be said that I don't listen to you - so this week I decided to take openSUSE 11.0 for a spin.
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In a fit of frustration I installed Ubuntu, but after finding how many of my fav pgms I could no longer use went back to xp..But Ubuntu wouldn't let me uninsll it. A lot of work and lost data got me back where I started.
Never try another OS again
Never try another OS again
Well, I could be kind and just say 'send you to computer 101', but ~ No.
What did you think you were doing, adding a new toy to your games?
Firstly, not a toy, or an application, or an upgrade, or even another flavor of microsoft.
Secondly, did you not hear of 'backing up your data'?
This should be part of your religion, as it is with any competent or experienced IT, or PC user.
Thirdly, if you are neither of the above, read the instructions. Do a backup. It's not complicated. Don't trainwreck and come here whining.
Fourthly, finally, (only because this is boring) if you have to try something new like changing an OS for the first time, do it on a new drive (they're cheap) or at least a new partition. And while you're there do a partition image (eg Ghost), and use a multiboot, and keep your data away from the OS volume/partition/drive or whatever until you figure it out.
And don't just read this site for the pictures. You just learned a lesson, so the opinion you expressed "Never try another OS again..." comes from a shaky source.
What did you think you were doing, adding a new toy to your games?
Firstly, not a toy, or an application, or an upgrade, or even another flavor of microsoft.
Secondly, did you not hear of 'backing up your data'?
This should be part of your religion, as it is with any competent or experienced IT, or PC user.
Thirdly, if you are neither of the above, read the instructions. Do a backup. It's not complicated. Don't trainwreck and come here whining.
Fourthly, finally, (only because this is boring) if you have to try something new like changing an OS for the first time, do it on a new drive (they're cheap) or at least a new partition. And while you're there do a partition image (eg Ghost), and use a multiboot, and keep your data away from the OS volume/partition/drive or whatever until you figure it out.
And don't just read this site for the pictures. You just learned a lesson, so the opinion you expressed "Never try another OS again..." comes from a shaky source.
Is EXACTLY why Linux on the desktop will never be achieved.
For Linux truly to make a move to the common desktop it needs to be in a position where it just works for EVERYONE not just the few who are geeks or IT professionals but Mom & Pop who do read the (incorrect) quick start PDF and have their system hosed because someone who is a geek wrote the manual for geeks and they are clueless.
For example; The OpenSuse 11 install documentation hints that it will just recognize my Vista install but apparently, even though Vistas been out for a year or so, YAST still can't tell the difference twixt a 2000/XP and a Vista install so you won't be able to boot Vista from GRUB post-install.
Having wrestled this whole Linux/Windows dual boot beast a few times before I could hop on my trusty Vista laptop and Google a solution (couldn't do it from the new Linux install because, after all of these years, wireless still doesn't work right).
If Linux is to even put a small dent in MS or even Apple the OS needs to be user friendly and, even more critical, people need to be able to present their issues and recieve positive suggestions as to how to fix it instead of someone trying to make them feel like a moron for trying (wasn't there this SNL guy?)...
Yes I've learned a lesson.
For Linux truly to make a move to the common desktop it needs to be in a position where it just works for EVERYONE not just the few who are geeks or IT professionals but Mom & Pop who do read the (incorrect) quick start PDF and have their system hosed because someone who is a geek wrote the manual for geeks and they are clueless.
For example; The OpenSuse 11 install documentation hints that it will just recognize my Vista install but apparently, even though Vistas been out for a year or so, YAST still can't tell the difference twixt a 2000/XP and a Vista install so you won't be able to boot Vista from GRUB post-install.
Having wrestled this whole Linux/Windows dual boot beast a few times before I could hop on my trusty Vista laptop and Google a solution (couldn't do it from the new Linux install because, after all of these years, wireless still doesn't work right).
If Linux is to even put a small dent in MS or even Apple the OS needs to be user friendly and, even more critical, people need to be able to present their issues and recieve positive suggestions as to how to fix it instead of someone trying to make them feel like a moron for trying (wasn't there this SNL guy?)...
Yes I've learned a lesson.
I also believe that Linux needs to be set up more for the masses rather than a select few who can figure it out. An example of this is installing an application. I wanted to try an MMO on my Ubuntu machine. I couldn't simply run the installer. I had to Google directions on how to get it to install and figure parts of it out myself. Had I not been a computer nerd, I could never have done it. I tried Linux because I didn't want to waste $85 on a version of Windows for the machine. While I like Linux and think it's a good OS, it's just too difficult sometimes to do the most basic operations.
I'm having a BIG issue with the latest version of Ubuntu not wanting to talk to my Windows network. This makes it difficult for me because I want to use the Linux box as a MySQL server. I could spend a few hours on Google and try to resolve it that way but for someone that just bought a Linux computer for the first time would have a really hard time figuring it out, even with instructions.
I'm having a BIG issue with the latest version of Ubuntu not wanting to talk to my Windows network. This makes it difficult for me because I want to use the Linux box as a MySQL server. I could spend a few hours on Google and try to resolve it that way but for someone that just bought a Linux computer for the first time would have a really hard time figuring it out, even with instructions.
I have 6 Linux versions on 6 hard-drives an I still can't get on the internet does anyone know were I can get a sample dialup connection setup-Ron
Why it is just a ruse to show you 36 ad page views?
So disappointing too because SuSE deserves Better attention than this series has paid it.
So disappointing too because SuSE deserves Better attention than this series has paid it.
I have a 64bit dual ZEON 3.6 Ghz 4 gig 800Mhz FSB using a Highpoint PCI-X RAID-5 Controller...
Can anyone tell me if OpenSuse 11.x will even load?
Anyone wanting info about Linux and the "Community", Pay attention to the "Helping hand" that comes to this post...
Can anyone tell me if OpenSuse 11.x will even load?
Anyone wanting info about Linux and the "Community", Pay attention to the "Helping hand" that comes to this post...
From a 71 yr old I now have an o/s I like loaded an works great but haven't got on the net (dialup) could you point me to a sample -Ron
The only problem I have had with SUSE is getting my wireless card to work.
The only problem I have had with SUSE is trying to get my wireless card to work. Had to uninstall.
Is there a central clearinghouse so to speak of open os compatible drivers, a hardware compatbility list with details. I am using an ANYPOINT home phone network adapter (intel) and if drivers are not available I won't even bother to try out either openSUSE or Ubontu.
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