Anyone here who has Ubuntu installed have any idea how to access the wireless network? I've been fiddling around for quite some time and nothing seems to work.
I would try a linux forum. I'm sure there are others who have had similar issues, but at SFU the likelihood of finding another linux user will be difficult.
I've heard good things about Linux, and I'm fed up with Windows, and I hate Mac OS. But I'll stick with Windows for easy compatability with everything. I'd only go for a Linux computer if I had a second computer to experiment with.
There should be a button in your system tray that looks like a network symbol. Click on it and it should open network manager. You can pick a network from there.
If your network card isn't being detected, search the ubuntu forums. There are probably thousands of people who have had your problem and solved it.
is ubuntu good?
Ubuntu is good and bad, depending on your needs.
If you require certain windows programs and DEPEND on ONLY those programs, then you should stick with windows or mac. If you like to play the latest games, definitely stick with windows.
But.. If you like to be able to install a program to handle almost any task, all for free, all 100% legal.. If you like having the latest and greatest updates with a click of a button.. If you want your OS to run efficiently.. If you like that spinning cube thing...
I've heard good things about Linux, and I'm fed up with Windows, and I hate Mac OS. But I'll stick with Windows for easy compatability with everything. I'd only go for a Linux computer if I had a second computer to experiment with.
Is Ubuntu good? Your issues aside, of course.
You don't need a second computer to experiment actually. I have both Vista and Ubuntu on my current laptop by creating two different partitions and dual booting them. Also, everything on my laptop (besides webcam) works perfectly out of the box (including the external volume control, surprisingly). Unless you aren't very tech savvy, I would definitely recommend Ubuntu. It's very stable, secure and isn't a resource hog like Vista.
@Ether: My network card is detected, and someone on the Ubuntu forums told me to type the URL of the authentication page directly into the browser. I'll have to try it out tomorrow.
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I would try a linux forum. I'm sure there are others who have had similar issues, but at SFU the likelihood of finding another linux user will be difficult.
Is Ubuntu good? Your issues aside, of course.
If your network card isn't being detected, search the ubuntu forums. There are probably thousands of people who have had your problem and solved it. Ubuntu is good and bad, depending on your needs.
If you require certain windows programs and DEPEND on ONLY those programs, then you should stick with windows or mac.
If you like to play the latest games, definitely stick with windows.
But..
If you like to be able to install a program to handle almost any task, all for free, all 100% legal..
If you like having the latest and greatest updates with a click of a button..
If you want your OS to run efficiently..
If you like that spinning cube thing...
Choose Ubuntu
@Ether:
My network card is detected, and someone on the Ubuntu forums told me to type the URL of the authentication page directly into the browser. I'll have to try it out tomorrow.
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