CTE Visions

I came across this post from Linuxhaxor I thought it was funny and wanted to post it here for others to see and read.

1. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… you actually enjoy paying for an operating system that is so mired with bugs and issues that it shouldn’t even released as an alpha build. What recession?
2. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… change is always scary. Look at Obama, he scares the shit out of me. I voted for him but he always talks about change and change is always scary even if that change will make things better.
3. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… the only thing you use your computer for is to play games. I mean people still use computers for things other than games?
4. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… You love to dedicate one whole day of your week just for scanning purposes. Anti-virus scan – Spyware Scan – Defragmentation scan – Registry Scan & defrag. What Fun!
5. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… You love to pay for Anti-virus/spyware (with yearly subscription renewal) for protection that the OS should provide you with in the first place. Even though Windows Defender does a fabulous job, its just not there yet.
6. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… most people use Windows. If most people use windows it must be good!
7. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… you realize that nothing lasts forever. Eventually your windows will succumb to a BSOD, while Linux has its version of kernel panic, you might have to wait a couple of years to experience it, if at all.
8. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… you LOVE Internet Explorer and you can only use the latest version of Internet explorer on windows. Imagine going online without IE.
9. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… you have to be a geek to use Linux and we all know that geeks don’t have girlfriends.
10. Last but not least. You shouldn’t switch to Linux because… you don’t want to be a conformist and do what everyone tells you to do. You want to be unique, which is why you want to use windows. Oh wait…

I thought this was funny so if you have any funny lists please let me know by posting a comment or sending an email through the contact us form.

I have to fill in daily time sheets at work (Code Greene) and trying to keep track of what I work on in any one day has become a real hassle. While using Ubuntu 8.04 I came across a great time tracker known as Project Hamster. It helps by keeping track on how much time you have spent during the day on activities/projects you have set up. Project Hamster helps completing time sheets a lot easier and having it so easily accessible to change time is a very nice option.

I really got used to this applet and had heard rumors that it would be included in the next Ubuntu release (rumor site: Tombuntu ) but when I had upgraded to 8.10 and opened the add to panel dialog options there was no such applet. I was dumb founded and upset, but not all was lost . To get the applet installed you will need to run the following command:
sudo apt-get install hamster-applet

After installing hamster the time tracking applet will be found in the add to panel dialog options. It will be under “Time Tracking” and now with it installed you are ready to track your time

What is Ubuntu you ask?

Ubuntu is a free Operating System (OS). You know, the thing that when you turn on your computer you see a big logo of Windows come up. Well that is the OS and that is what runs your computer. It gives you a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to run your computer in a way that makes you feel comforatable doing the things you do on your computer.

So Ubuntu is a free OS that is based on the Linux kernel. The name Ubuntu comes from the Zulu word ubuntu, loosely translated as “humanity” or “A person is a person only through other people”. Ubuntu’s goals include providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation.

I bring up Ubuntu at this time because Ubuntu has made it a goal to make and improve the OS every six months. It is coming up to the six month mark and things are getting very exciting in the chat rooms, RSS’s and many websites found through out the Internet.

Ubuntu releases new versions every six months, and supports those releases for 18 months with daily security fixes and patches to critical bugs. LTS (Long Term Support) releases, which occur every two years, are supported for three years for desktops and five years for servers. The most recent version, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron), was released on April, 2008, although an update, Ubuntu 8.04.1 has been released. The next version will be 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) and is scheduled for release on 30th October 2008.

What to Expect in the release of 8.10

While Hardy Heron was designed to be stable enough to be a long-term support release, Intrepid Ibex promises to be packed with more exciting features, something that Ubuntu fans always enjoy.

Among those changes are likely to be a number of mobility improvements as well as more flexible Internet connectivity. On the desktop there is also likely to be a refreshed desktop theme which has been in the pipeline for the past two releases.

Earlier this year Ubuntu chief, Mark Shuttleworth, said that “a particular focus for us will be pervasive Internet access, the ability to tap into bandwidth whenever and wherever you happen to be. We want you to be able to move from the office, to the train, and home, staying connected all the way”.

Seamless Internet connectivity has always been a challenge on Ubuntu Linux, particularly for users moving between the home, the office and the road. Over the past two releases the WiFi capabilities of Ubuntu have improved a lot – roaming mode was long overdue – but switching between connections is still annoyingly difficult. Improvements in this area alone will make Intrepid welcome.

Expected with Intrepid a new desktop look which has been in the development for the past year. The new look was meant to debut in Hardy Heron but was held back.

Also on the desktop, the timing is right for OpenOffice.org version 3.0 to be included in the Intrepid release so long as the planned September release date for OpenOffice is met. OpenOffice 3.0 includes a number of new features, from better document support to spreadsheet collaboration, that will make it a more compelling office suite. But that will be another post.