[ale] thinking about switching away from ubuntu

J. D. jdonline at gmail.com
Wed Apr 14 15:16:06 EDT 2010


Early adopting can be a challenge. One option might be to wait for new
releases (ie 10.4) to mature before making the jump. Perhaps sticking
with LTS releases would help also.

J. D.



On 4/13/10, adam <prozaconstilts at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi-o,
>
> Over the past year or so, I have started to notice that I'm having to
> tweak, fix, or otherwise finnagle my ubuntu desktop more and more into
> working properly every time a new release comes out.
>
> For 9.04, pulse audio drove me nuts. For 9.10 usplash was a disaster.
> I've had recurring samba problems via gnome's vfs and nautilus systems.
> X with multiple monitors is nerve-wracking (damn mouse pointer bug).
> It's never been a problem I couldn't tackle, it's always just been a
> minor annoyance...but the annoyances are starting to stack up.
>
> I've read a blog post here and there calling for uber bug fix
> releases[1], and I tend to agree. "Linux for humans" has gotten tougher
> and tougher for me to believe in regards to ubuntu.
>
> I feel like giving 10.04 a shot (LTS is supposed to mean a more stable
> release), and if it fails for me, I think I might try to look for
> greener pastures.
>
> Has anyone else felt the same at some time or another, and have you
> looked for a similar solution? Any luck? Also, I've only ever used
> ubuntu, but none of the other variants produced by canonical. I'm open
> to try another 'buntu if it's worth it.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
> [1] http://www.tannerhelland.com/commentary/ubuntu-linux/ubuntu-1004/
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