'Gutsy Gibbon' Brings Linux Out of the Jungle
Thursday, October 18, 2007 by Philly0381 | Discussion: OS Wars
I came across a couple of Linux articles this morning, seems fair since Ubuntu is coming out with an update.
Now I post these not as a Linux user, (which I'm not) I just want to stay up with how they are doing and if it looks like there's a chance that it will become another choice of OS. You just have to like choices.
There has been a thought in the back of my mind as to whether or not they would have a better chance in the OS wars if they were not open source, but then I guess patents that Microsoft holds or have would come into to play. Any thoughts?
Wired News Review: Ubuntu's New 'Gutsy Gibbon' Brings Linux Out of the Jungle
The familiar old script that Linux is only for geeks has been largely rewritten recently with the arrival of Ubuntu, a version of Linux for the average user. In its three years on the scene, Ubuntu has quickly gained a reputation for being easy to configure and use.
On Thursday, Canonical, the London-based company which acts as Ubuntu's commercial sponsor, released version 7.10 of the software. This latest release, dubbed "Gutsy Gibbon," proves that Ubuntu Linux can compete with and, in some cases, trump Windows as an everyday desktop system when it comes to pure usability.
WWW Link
c/net News.com Ubuntu and the future of the Linux desktop
I will admit to being a Linux desktop nonbeliever. It feels a bit like yesterday's battle fought with the wrong weapons: geekiness rather than ease of use. There's a chance--still a slim one, but a chance nonetheless--that Ubuntu will change that.
WWW Link
Everyone have a nice day.
Now I post these not as a Linux user, (which I'm not) I just want to stay up with how they are doing and if it looks like there's a chance that it will become another choice of OS. You just have to like choices.
There has been a thought in the back of my mind as to whether or not they would have a better chance in the OS wars if they were not open source, but then I guess patents that Microsoft holds or have would come into to play. Any thoughts?
Wired News Review: Ubuntu's New 'Gutsy Gibbon' Brings Linux Out of the Jungle
The familiar old script that Linux is only for geeks has been largely rewritten recently with the arrival of Ubuntu, a version of Linux for the average user. In its three years on the scene, Ubuntu has quickly gained a reputation for being easy to configure and use.
On Thursday, Canonical, the London-based company which acts as Ubuntu's commercial sponsor, released version 7.10 of the software. This latest release, dubbed "Gutsy Gibbon," proves that Ubuntu Linux can compete with and, in some cases, trump Windows as an everyday desktop system when it comes to pure usability.
WWW Link
c/net News.com Ubuntu and the future of the Linux desktop
I will admit to being a Linux desktop nonbeliever. It feels a bit like yesterday's battle fought with the wrong weapons: geekiness rather than ease of use. There's a chance--still a slim one, but a chance nonetheless--that Ubuntu will change that.
WWW Link
Everyone have a nice day.
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SanChonino
Reply #2 Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:43 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:43 PM
I use Feisty Fawn, the last Ubuntu update. I love it. 
And come on? OS-X 10.4 is no better a name.
And come on? OS-X 10.4 is no better a name.
Philly0381
Reply #3 Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:55 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:55 PM
You have a point SanChonino, but I have to admit Feisty Fawn is somewhat better than Gutsy Gibbon. 
XX
Reply #4 Thursday, October 18, 2007 8:33 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, October 18, 2007 8:33 PM
I just upgraded. It's kinda like windows 98 to windows 98 SE, with quite a bit more changes. It's faster and looks better, for one.
ZubaZ
Reply #5 Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:26 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:26 PM
I'm still on Edgy. Haven't found a need to upgrade since I'm mostly on Vista and XP for work.
Might be time for a new Live CD though.
Might be time for a new Live CD though.
SanChonino
Reply #6 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:08 AM
Damn, now I'm gonna have to upgrade.
Reply #6 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:08 AM
It's faster and looks better, for one
Damn, now I'm gonna have to upgrade.
XX
Reply #7 Friday, October 19, 2007 2:54 AM
Reply #7 Friday, October 19, 2007 2:54 AM
Yeah it rocks. Dolphin file manager is much faster than old browser. Only thing unfortunate about that browser is that it apparently doesn't have a way to turn off one-click open. 
kona0197
Reply #8 Friday, October 19, 2007 3:15 AM
Reply #8 Friday, October 19, 2007 3:15 AM
I'll stick to Fedora thanks. Ubuntu is a bit over rated.
Chris TH
Reply #9 Friday, October 19, 2007 8:08 AM
Be thankful! It may well have been 'Gorgeous Giraffe' or 'Gratuitous Gangrene'
Reply #9 Friday, October 19, 2007 8:08 AM
but I have to admit Feisty Fawn is somewhat better than Gutsy Gibbon.
Be thankful! It may well have been 'Gorgeous Giraffe' or 'Gratuitous Gangrene'
starkers
Reply #10 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:16 PM
Or Grumpy Gremlin.....Germinated Gladiola.
Reply #10 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:16 PM
Be thankful! It may well have been 'Gorgeous Giraffe' or 'Gratuitous Gangrene'
Or Grumpy Gremlin.....Germinated Gladiola.
Philly0381
Reply #12 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:27 PM
Reply #12 Friday, October 19, 2007 12:27 PM
Thanks for the replies folks. Naming of a product does take some marketing skills, think about all the autos that have come and gone!
Was sort of wanting a response to the one question in the OP.
Anyone?
Was sort of wanting a response to the one question in the OP.
There has been a thought in the back of my mind as to whether or not they would have a better chance in the OS wars if they were not open source, but then I guess patents that Microsoft holds or have would come into to play. Any thoughts?
Anyone?
SanChonino
Reply #13 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:21 AM
Reply #13 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:21 AM
I think that if Linux OS's were to try and copyright stuff, ruining their open source beginnings, would be the death of most of their loyal user base.
The reason I love Linux is because it's open. Unlike Windows, I have the freedom to do whatever the hell I want with the program. I can screw around with it to my heart's content. That's the beauty and genius of open source, and the reason why Linux will always stay 1)open source and 2)on the fringe.
The reason I love Linux is because it's open. Unlike Windows, I have the freedom to do whatever the hell I want with the program. I can screw around with it to my heart's content. That's the beauty and genius of open source, and the reason why Linux will always stay 1)open source and 2)on the fringe.
Leauki
Reply #14 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:44 AM
Reply #14 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:44 AM
Every time somebody comes up with a new improved, more user friendly distribution, he adds to the problem. There are too many distributions and not enough coherent and consistent behaviour. Each distribution has its own configuration tools.
SanChonino,
Linux is copyrighted.
SanChonino,
Linux is copyrighted.
starkers
Reply #15 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:52 AM
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
Reply #15 Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:52 AM
SanChonino,
Linux is copyrighted.
Linux is copyrighted.
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
Philly0381
Reply #16 Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:05 AM
Reply #16 Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:05 AM
Would you look at the news this morning, Walmart will be selling an extremely cheap or inexpensive computer (some may consider it a toy) that has Linux loaded.
Leauki
Reply #17 Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:24 AM
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
No, _Linux_, the software itself, the kernel named Linux and ALL the major components (GCC, X11, glibc etc.), everything is copyrighted.
Very few software in a Linux distribution is in the public domain. Most of it is copyrighted and owned (in the holding copyright way) by the Free Software Foundation and many others.
Reply #17 Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:24 AM
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
No, _Linux_, the software itself, the kernel named Linux and ALL the major components (GCC, X11, glibc etc.), everything is copyrighted.
Very few software in a Linux distribution is in the public domain. Most of it is copyrighted and owned (in the holding copyright way) by the Free Software Foundation and many others.
MasonM
Reply #18 Sunday, November 4, 2007 9:26 AM
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
No, _Linux_, the software itself, the kernel named Linux and ALL the major components (GCC, X11, glibc etc.), everything is copyrighted.
Very few software in a Linux distribution is in the public domain. Most of it is copyrighted and owned (in the holding copyright way) by the Free Software Foundation and many others.
Yes, of course there are copyrights, but they do (and must) comply with the GPL, which is what makes them open source in the first place. Anyone is free to alter and distribute the source code in any way they see fit as long as they comply with the GPL.
Every time somebody comes up with a new improved, more user friendly distribution, he adds to the problem. There are too many distributions and not enough coherent and consistent behaviour. Each distribution has its own configuration tools.
What you see as a problem many of us see as a distinct advantage. While having choices may be a foreign concept to many, a lot of us prefer it that way. Creativity and innovation come from finding new and different ways of doing things.
As to the posed question, no Linux would not benefit in any way from becoming closed source and I fail to understand the base logic of such a question.
Reply #18 Sunday, November 4, 2007 9:26 AM
Of course it is....well each of the distros.
No, _Linux_, the software itself, the kernel named Linux and ALL the major components (GCC, X11, glibc etc.), everything is copyrighted.
Very few software in a Linux distribution is in the public domain. Most of it is copyrighted and owned (in the holding copyright way) by the Free Software Foundation and many others.
Yes, of course there are copyrights, but they do (and must) comply with the GPL, which is what makes them open source in the first place. Anyone is free to alter and distribute the source code in any way they see fit as long as they comply with the GPL.
Every time somebody comes up with a new improved, more user friendly distribution, he adds to the problem. There are too many distributions and not enough coherent and consistent behaviour. Each distribution has its own configuration tools.
What you see as a problem many of us see as a distinct advantage. While having choices may be a foreign concept to many, a lot of us prefer it that way. Creativity and innovation come from finding new and different ways of doing things.
As to the posed question, no Linux would not benefit in any way from becoming closed source and I fail to understand the base logic of such a question.
Jafo
Reply #19 Sunday, November 4, 2007 4:05 PM
Reply #19 Sunday, November 4, 2007 4:05 PM
I guess the next release will be called Hunky Hamster.....
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Reply #1 Thursday, October 18, 2007 6:20 PM