Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Linux Wifey Experiment (Ubuntu 12.04 w/ gnome shell) Month 1

A month has gone by and my experiment has been a success.  My wifey will keep Linux on her box.  After a month of getting used to it she is now capable of being comfortable with Linux. Just like any os just takes time with it to start to enjoy using it.  I will keep her on Ubuntu 12.04 w/ gnome shell since it is the daily driver she used to.  Might give her another distro like elementary os or mint later on.  I'll update this if I do. 

List of applications she uses.  She uses banshee for her iPod.  Chrome as her web browser. Shot well as her photo management program. Cheese for her camera application.  Netflix desktop app for her viewing needs. 

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Linux wifey experiment ( Ubuntu 12.04 w/ gnome DE) week 3:

So this week had a issue with third party application causing her Linux box to freeze.  She was upset when it was freezing on her but she used my Linux box and noticed no issues using it to watch Netflix and use the net.  It was a issue with a third party app starting up on boot and it was missing dependencies.  I tried to update it and nothing so I took it out and reinstalled.  Also turned off the startup on boot for this app.  This could of happened with any os sometimes apps act up.  The third party app was drop box if anyone is curious.