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Yes, sometimes. I agree, Ubuntu runs the net and will do word processing, spread sheets, etc no problem. Most people don't need anything more than that it wouldn't work for many business users.Gatordiddy;n254197 said:
It's kind of amazing in that some versions of it can run even ancient machines. I always wondered why my phone can get by so much less ram and processor than my desktop. My IT guy usually puts it as "because Windoze."
I got the idea to try Ubuntu (easiest version IMO but some swear by Mint) when an old friend, a Gator grad, who investigates computer malware and crimes at a three letter agency told me that is what he uses. I'm not a geek but I figured if that is what he uses then I should too.
My kids still keep Windoze for playing some games though. It's easy enough to install both with a dual boot "GRUB" install.
Frankly, downloading Ubuntu is as easy as upgrading to the next version of windows every three months when they try to sell you a "new" Windoze version which is really just the old version with some of the countless security flaws patched.
Now that you can download "Linux Live" to windows and create a bootable USB from it, it's simple enough that anyone can do it. I notice that later Windows machines are doing their best to keep you from booting from a USB or DVD though.
