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Ubuntu 8.04 64bit

 

My computer has been working great with Windows 7 RC.  I am a fan of Windows 7. 
  I was sitting here and I just decided that I wanted to try Ubuntu 64 bit again.  I have used Ubuntu a long time and have had it set up in the past on this computer to dual boot with Windows.
  I knew there would be danger but I wanted to try 64 bit.
  So I have just installed it here.  When I re-boot I see a boot loader giving me the choice of Ubuntu or Windows but I have not attempted to get into Windows yet.  Cross your fingers.

  I have a DVD for Ubuntu 9.04 but it does not say 32 bit or 64 bit on it. I could not find it anyplace. My guess is that the install program might ask which you want but I had an old DVD of Ubuntu 7.10 64-bit so I decided to use it.
  That install went OK.  Then it told me there was a new version 8.10 and I installed it. 
  I am surprised I have not see any notice to upgrade to 9.04 yet.

  I have not got Flash working yet and you need that for YouTube and lots of other stuff.

  I did install Cheese and it works with my Logitech 9000 Pro.

     Photo above taken just now using Cheese. 

Forgive me Windows! I want to come home!

  I love you windows.  Smile
Yes after about 24 hours I installed Windows 7 RC.  I formatted and removed Ubuntu 9.04.  I still love Ubuntu.  It is great.  You can get a DVD, for free, from them that will let you try it.  You can put it in your DVD drive and it will not touch your existing software.  You can just try it and see how you like it.  You can do an install if you want and wipe out your existing software.  You can install it and have dual boot.  You can even install it so it runs inside of Windows.  So if you think you are interested in Ubuntu give it a try.  Visit:  www.ubuntu.com and www.canonical.com

  Now why am I installing Windows 7 RC again?  I think I am just crazy.
I could not get my webcam to do much under Ubuntu. That is the short coming with it.  I did get it to work at last.  I even made a video.  It was in some strange format.  I looked for a Linux program to change the format to MP3 or AVI and could not find one. 
  I have paid for a bunch of Windows programs to do that and I have paid for all the DivX programs etc.  I just have a lot of money invested in Windows software.
  So I come back on my knees and ask Windows to forgive me and  profess my love for Windows.
  For give this old man for leaving the fold.  Smile

  Now I start again installing programs and trying to get Windows 7 RC nice and warm for me.
  It is a lot of work.  No I never heard of a back up.  Smile
 
  This time I will not make the mistake of installing Trend Micro AntiVirus.  In fact I installed McAfee just now.  I just installed IncrediMail.  I paid for it years ago but you can use it for free by letting it display a banner adv.  I like it better than Outlook Express and other programs. 
  Well it is almost 2 AM I had better get to work and see how many activation codes I can find for the programs I have paid for over the years.  That will keep me busy.

Free at last..thank God I am free at last

  

The video above is NOT me but I agree with much that he says.
  For the last 24 hours plus I have been working night and day to get Windows 7 RC all set up on my computer.  I had a few blue screens.  A anti-virus program crashed it.  I had problems getting it un-installed but did a recovery and got it back to the state it was before the crash.  Then later I installed a keyboard driver and it was doing a blue screen warning each re-boot.  I removed the keyboard driver and all was OK.
  Then I started to get things installed on my computer.  I dug and found the code for different software that I had paid for and got it installed.  Windows 7 RC was looking pretty good.  I liked the feel of it and the look of it.
  I hated that it kept wanting to run their messenger. 
  If they get everything fixed with Windows 7 it is going to be their best version of Windows so far.

  I woke up today and I still had a lot of programs that I needed to install and I was thinking which one is going to crash Windows today.
  I just got this feeling that it is not worth it.

  Then I decided that I wanted to be free of Windows.  I am tried of waiting for Windows to crash.  I am tried of installing it and getting everything on it and then it works great for months and then it sucks.  The only way to keep a good working version of Windows is to format every six months or each year.
 
  I do not know if this guy is correct or not but in this video this guy says that the current Windows 7 RC when it is ready is going to cost $400.00 for the version.  I am sure that would be the full cost and you would get it for less if you owned old versions of Windows.
  He talks about Ubuntu and as you know I am a big fan of Ubuntu.
  To make a long story short..I just formatted my entire 250 GB hard drive and I put on Ubuntu 9.04.  I hope that is the end of Windows.  I am sick and tired of the poor service and bugs and crashes and problems of Windows.
  Now to be honest...how long can I do without all of the programs that I paid for and have been using on Windows?  I am be back installing Windows tomorrow.  I hope and pray not but I know there are going to be programs that I feel I just must have and I paid for them and they run under Windows only.

  We will see what happens.
 

Generic UP.x!hv.g

  The other day I saw that McAfee had found "Generic PUP.X!hv.g" and could not remove it from my system but reported it was not a problem.  Today I decided to try and remove it and find out about it.
  I did a Google search for it and found a site and clicked on the site.  A install window came up and said I needed to installed a program.  I clicked No not to install but no matter what I clicked on to not install it the window would not leave.  I had to close Firefox.
  When I started Firefox back up it went to that install page and I had that window to deal with....
  I never installed it..Well I never clicked to install it.
  I did a re-boot.  
  Most of my programs are missing.  All sort of other problems.
 
  I have now booted up in Ubuntu.  I used the disk burner program to burn the image of Windows 7 to a DVD.
  It just got done but I got the message that some files may be bad.
  My hope is that that message was not correct.
  Well I am going to re-boot and see if I can install Windows 7.
  Even if I do get Windows 7 installed I will have lost all my data and programs that I had paid for etc.
  Have I said I hate Windows?

Ubuntu 9.0 will be released tomorrow

Faster boot speed, enhanced application suite and more visual appeal -- give users more reasons than ever to choose Ubuntu

LONDON, April 20, 2009 – Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, announced today that Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition is free to download from Thursday 23 April. Also announced were the simultaneous releases of Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition and Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix (UNR)

Jaunty Jackalope

  The new release of Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jacalope” is scheduled for 04/23/2009.  I am running 8.04 on two computers so I will be upgrading as soon as they release it. 

3D Webcam

  Oh my God here is something I have got to get.  It is a webcam and it is 3D.  I could have so much fun with a 3D webcam.
  Plus it should work with Linux on my computer.  The price is $89.99 and they have it at Amazon.

  I put it on my Amazon WishList.  I am not sure when I can afford to get it but I will be getting one for sure.  When I get it I will let you know how it works.
  Eight people did a review of it on Amazon.  Two gave it five stars.
  I see in one review that you get five pair of 3D glasses with the camera.  Do I have five friends that want to watch me in 3D?  Smile
  The reviews of the camera are not great but that fact that it works with Linux is great.

Presto PC

 

“The retail version of Presto is now available as a free Beta download from Download.com or Tucows.com. You will be able to purchase Presto from on April 13. Sign up for the Beta product and receive a discount on your Presto purchase.

How does it work?

Presto is an easy to install program that works with most Windows XP and Vista PCs. Next time you turn on your computer, you’ll have the choice of running Windows or Presto. With Presto, you’re automatically connected to your network and productive in seconds. You can easily access your Windows files. When you’re done using Presto, you can turn off your laptop instantly.

Why Presto your PC?

• Save time and battery life when you need to get online fast
• Make old and slow computers useful again—inexpensively
• Enjoy a simple, reliable and secure way to get online
• Listen to music and watch videos anywhere
• Increase your productivity with thousands of available programs
• Bonus SuperPass Media
• Enjoy unlimited access to popular music and videos with a two week trial of Real Media’s SuperPass!”

  I am going to install it on my computer and see what happens.
I have Windows and Ubuntu 8.10 installed on this computer now and we will see what happens.
The install file is 483 MB and it took me about 30 minutes to download and I have a fast Internet connection. 

 

I’m Linux Video Contest

“If you've been alive and aware of mass media over the last twelve months, you've probably seen television commercials from Apple and Microsoft touting their operating system. From Apple's ubiquitous "I'm a Mac" to Jerry Seinfeld to Microsoft's "I'm a PC" retort, operating system commercials have been flooding the airways. Except one OS has been notably absent – Linux.

While the Linux Foundation would love to spend millions promoting Linux on TV, it's simply not our style (or in our budget). Even more importantly, Linux isn't a top-down, commercially controlled operating system. It's a grassroots product of mass collaboration. That's why we're sponsoring a community contest to create a Linux video that showcases just what Linux means to those who use it, and hopefully inspires many to try it.

The winner will receive a free trip to Tokyo, Japan to participate in the Linux Foundation Japan Linux Symposium in October 2009. The winning video will also be unveiled at the Linux Foundation's Collaboration Summit in San Francisco on April 8, 2009…”  The Linux Foundation

Thinking about things

  I been getting a few phone calls.  I have been polled three times.  They were political polls.  I have received two calls from groups.  One was the ACLU.  They wanted me to join and donate $50.00 and the other was a green orgaziation wanting to connect me with the office of my congressman to tell them not to drill.
  It has been rare for my phone to ring.  My ex-wife calls just about each day but other than her my phone gets no calls. 
  I could not afford to join the ACLU.  I have been a member in the past and will support them again when I can afford it.  (Membership is $20.00 a year.)
  These people got my number from some protest that I signed up for on line.  I am not sure which one.  I suspect I am going to get a lot of calls between now and November.

  I do not like posting political stuff here on Howard's Notebook.  I am sure you do not like it.  You do not need me preaching to you.  I can not help myself I see something and get so pissed I just have to blog about it. 
  I have a number of blogs.  I need to find one and put all the political crap on it.  I just have to pick one and then the hard part is remembering to post the stuff on it and not here.  Now some of the funny videos I would still post here.
  Do not give up on me.  I am trying to get my raving and rantings off of here.  It would help if the candidates would run better campaigns.  The only candidate that I like a great deal is Joe Biden.

  I been playing Civilization IV for hours and hours each day.  I like it now.
  I am spending too much time playing the game.   

  I am starting to use Windows less and Ubuntu (Linux) more.  I can not play Civilization IV when I run Linux and that keeps me from wasting a lot of time.  Ubuntu will be out with an upgrade soon.  I am looking forward to it.  I recommend Ubuntu Linux.