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plonqThis weekend I have decided to do what I should have done when I first got my notebook computer last year; I am going to reformat the drive and do a fresh OS install.
For no good reason, I decided to see how Linux would function on the notebook. I've heard good things about Ubuntu, so I downloaded the DVD overnight and booted it up this morning. Everything seemed to work fine except for my wireless Internet connection. I must admit that the network tools in this GUI blow worse than any I've tried to use in awhile.
I was grumping to one of my propeller-head buddies in IM about it a few minutes ago, and he admitted that Linux "has issues" with wireless networking at times. While we were chatting, I did some more research through some of the Linux forums, and based on what I read there, I concluded that it's not worth the effort. I bucked up for the XP Pro disc when I bought this computer, so I may as well use that. I am not going to invest a lot of time in an OS where I have to fight my way through simple "no-brainer" issues like networking.
On the other hand, since I already have it burnt to disc, I may try installing it on one of my spare drives and see how it works on my desktop.
For no good reason, I decided to see how Linux would function on the notebook. I've heard good things about Ubuntu, so I downloaded the DVD overnight and booted it up this morning. Everything seemed to work fine except for my wireless Internet connection. I must admit that the network tools in this GUI blow worse than any I've tried to use in awhile.
I was grumping to one of my propeller-head buddies in IM about it a few minutes ago, and he admitted that Linux "has issues" with wireless networking at times. While we were chatting, I did some more research through some of the Linux forums, and based on what I read there, I concluded that it's not worth the effort. I bucked up for the XP Pro disc when I bought this computer, so I may as well use that. I am not going to invest a lot of time in an OS where I have to fight my way through simple "no-brainer" issues like networking.
On the other hand, since I already have it burnt to disc, I may try installing it on one of my spare drives and see how it works on my desktop.
