[sf-lug] Linux install on Older Laptop (Ubuntu??)

Kristian Erik Hermansen kristian.hermansen at gmail.com
Thu Sep 27 16:24:27 PDT 2007


On 9/27/07, Neil <neilgg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm actually writing this in the middle of working through a new xubuntu
> install.  I can't comment on the  use of that laptop but I can say that the
> xubuntu install (Desktop CD) is pretty straight forward.  I do have two
> complaints/comments about it: 1- If you are an advanced user who has
> installed various flavors of linux you'll be shocked as to how little this
> installer asks you.  2 - It seems like a fairly minimal install, which  is a
> good thing.  Idea 1 is great for new users who don't want to answer lots of
> questions, but 2 leaves them with a system that works, but may not have what
> they want.
>

1) If you want a more customized install, you must use the alternative
Ubuntu installer.
2) I think most people would rather burn 1 CD than 7 :-)
-- 
Kristian Erik Hermansen
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