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Dell a No-Go?
I just checked the Dell site (per the Q&A in Issue #43) and found out that Dell is no longer offering any laptops or desktops with Ubuntu Linux (at least not in the United States).
For that, Dell is a no-go for me (as far as future laptops) unless they decide to start offering Ubuntu as an option.
Patrick
No Copy, No Paste
Just to let you know that I too have a problem with copy and paste on both Windows XP and Ubuntu 10.10.
I use an older version of Foxit Reader (2.3) on XP and the standard software on Ubuntu, which is a standard install.
Grant I love FCM and promote it heavily through our public library and the open source events I do there as a volunteer.
I just read FCM#47 and happened upon the feedback on not being able to copy and paste. Curious, I decided to try it on FCM#47 and I could not! I'm using Mint 9 and tried to copy and paste from Evince and from the dynamic version displayed via Firefox; no dice. I tried the two special editions and yes, I can in those. I then went back through through progressively older issues and found that I could not copy and paste back to #36. So, I decided to try opening some issues using Okular; same thing - still couldn't do it. Thought you might find this interesting.
MarkB
I just tried this with Kubuntu 10.04 and Ocular. I can copy to clipboard and file as an image only. The copy as text to clipboard won't work. Up to issue 39 I could and I was able to in issue 40 (some rights reserved) where the text is not in columns. Something happened with issue 40.
I have never liked Ubuntu as I couldn't find how to set the refresh of my CRT monitor and it was real easy in Kubuntu. I started with 5.10 but only really got into using it full time since 7.04. I stuck with 8.04 on my desktop until 10.04 came out but had tried 8.10 and later on my laptop using KDE 4.x and have been happy with it.
I know it's an Ubuntu magazine but it would be helpful to explain things about Kubuntu as well, as sometimes it is different between the two, especially system settings like networking.
Neville Friedrich
Ronnie says: Quite a few readers emailed to say that they can't copy and paste from FCM. Having asked assistance on the Scribus forums I think (hope!) it's fixed for this, and future, issues. @Neville: Although we predominantly feature Ubuntu we are open to articles about all *buntu derivatives. I also use Kubuntu and hope to write some Kubuntu articles shortly.
Beta Not
Today I installed the first of two betas, before the final release of Ubuntu 11.04 that gets released this month, and i must say it is in no way ready for the casual user. This version is one to keep the newbies away from.
Upon installing on a clean machine i was met with a loss of Metacity window decoration, even though it was present during the live USB test run. After some trouble shooting I was able to get Unity 3D and Compiz working together. However, I experienced app crashes and lock ups through most of the run on the test machine.
I know its just the first beta but with a just a few weeks left for bug fixes and freezes I dont think this year's first release of Ubuntu is for the faint hearted more for people who enjoy trouble shooting. Yes, Unity is workable, but I'm afraid I have to agree with Robin Catling it's not ready.
I haven't experienced a version of Ubuntu, even in beta, that was this frustrating since the days of 6.x. Part of it is, of course, the new interface which will take time to learn. But, coupled with these bugs, it makes for a rough ride that I don't think new users, or people accustomed to just a GUI, will like. My advice? Stay away from it until 11.10, or they do a service pack to 11.04. Its not going to be released hassle free and new-user friendly.
Dougn Redhammer
Linux On Mac
I'd be interested to read about people who use a Mac, and dual or triple boot Apple's OS with Linux. Could someone write about this?
I'm personally thinking of getting a Mac for the stability, but want to do multiple booting to have the freedom of Linux's customization, and some software I have a propietary Linux license for.
Ludo Beckers
Mail Server
I am glad you guys are working so hard to spread info for people like us who want to learn Linux especially Ubuntu. Will you be running any articles about creating a mail server? As I want to learn how to create one using Ubuntu Server Edition. I hope someone can help.
Leo Marloe Dicang
Ronnie says: Anyone out there want to write an article, or several, on creating a mail server? If so, please email me a brief outline of your article, and let's help Leo (and others) get a mail server up and running.