Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Thanks Roy

Ubuntu has changed. A lot!

It is now integrates Compiz as the window manager when before it was
an alternative window manager. Now it uses Unity as its desktop environment
and the old one GNOME 2 is no longer being developed. Behind the scenes it
uses GNOME 3 and most of its applications, but those too have changed
because they are written in GTK3 and GNOME is on a quest (like Ubuntu) to
transform the desktop.

Menus are almost passe in many desktops, including Windows 8. You car add a
menu to Unity and change many of its features, such as move the window
controls to the right or remove the global menu and overlay scroll bars. Or
you can try to get familiar with it and use it as it is.

This is a good place to start:
http://files.ubuntu-manual.org/manuals/getting-started-with-ubuntu/12.10/en_US/screen/Getting%20Started%20with%20Ubuntu%2012.10.pdf

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Quantal

Customizing::
http://blog.sudobits.com/2012/10/10/10-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-12-10/

http://maketecheasier.com/10-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-12-10/2012/10/12

http://www.julianfernandes.com/after-install-ubuntu-12-10.html

http://debianhelp.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/to-do-list-after-installing-ubuntu-12-10-aka-quantal-quetzal/

http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-get-classic-start-menu-with-unity-launcher-ubuntu/

http://askubuntu.com/questions/174292/how-can-i-move-all-the-window-controls-to-the-right

http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/unsettings-tool-to-disable-global-menu.html

I would not install Oracle Java unless you really need it. I have had
problems with getting it installed and Java works just fine with Iced Tea
that comes with Ubuntu. Use discretion and ask if you are worried. Go to
http://askubuntu.com/ and search there if you need good information.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 3 December 2012 15:28, Jim <jverhovec@hotmail.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Thanks Roy, A lot had changed with Ubuntu since I last used it. I will
> wallow around and try to learn the new processes.
>
> I am sending this message from my Linux Ubuntu OS. I think it is still a
> lot better than Windows. Now it seems that Linux is able to use many of the
> same files as Windows. That was my hold-up. Trying to run Windows apps on a
> Linux OS. Many would work fine, but my banking software needed NFTS and
> Linux didn't have a good system to use for finances back then.
>
> If I have problems, I will contact this group again. Thank you.
>
> Jim in Ohio
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
> >
> > Great news. Let us know when it is working to your satisfaction. And do
> not
> > hesitate to ask for help or give it as you feel that you have something
> to
> > share. Experience is the best teacher.
> >
> > Roy
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > Location: Canada
> >
> >
> > On 2 December 2012 23:03, Paul <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.
> > > >
> > > > I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not
> > > work. Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I
> > > could not get it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed
> 10.04
> > > instead of 12.04. So I feel very bad for causing such consternation.
> Thanks
> > > for helping.
> > > >
> > > > My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.
> > >
> > > I learn the most when things go wrong. You may too.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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