Xubuntu 9.04 user reviews

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Im stuck using an old Dell Inspiron 7500 that wouldnt even operate with the original windows OS it had on it. I installed Xubuntu and it runs great now

I Use Xubunu 9.04 on a new Compaq,laptop I love it! It screems! Get updates, It's an operating systym on steroids! recomend to everyone! try it, Install within Windows, you wil use it more than Vista Or XP and 7. Much faster and more stable, plus customisable, for that matter!

I've been working with my own remastered version of TinyMe for a long time, but the repositories have dried up, and the printing and wireless support was always lacking. So, I've been on a quest for an OS that would solve all three problems but still run on the 1ghz or less computers that I have a hobby of fixing up.

Answer? XUBUNTU!!!

I'd resisted the call of Ubuntu for a long time due to the lack of out-of-the-box dvd, mp3, media, etc. support. Once I managed to iron those out, though, I have a system that can do EVERYTHING without any compromises! Now I know I've got a system I can install over and over on my old refurbs and hand out to people.

Xubuntu has supported every wireless card I've thrown at it, and has not failed me on any hardware yet! I love the XFCE interface, too. It's more robust than Fluxbox, but still much lighter than Gnome and KDE.

I've installed and run Xubuntu on a system with only 600mhz and 256mb of ram, and it was playing DVDs and surfing the net!! It was a little slow, but it WORKED fine!

Very happy. I'm a complete convert now!!!

Ubuntu has really made a great OS, and further, continues to make a secondary version for older computers! MAJOR KUDOS to them!!!

Xubuntu has allowed my older laptop to run very quickly again (Compaq Presario 2100) I have been very impressed so far running 9.04 currently. It's Great!!

Installed on a Dell C610 PIII 1.2Ghz. 768MB Ram 40gb HDD. MUCH faster than 8.10 boots in about one third of the time. Found the wireless PC Card and installed the correct drivers on the first try. Give it a try!

Bug report: Adobe Flash video audio player
version 10 for Linux .deb will not install using
the built in .deb file installer.....installing this
same .deb file in Ubuntu 8.10 and Kubuntu 8.10
was very easy......other than that Xubuntu-XFCE
worked very good on a Intel style socket 478
mainboard/motherboard.

I highly recommend Sidux-XFCE instead....why?
....Sidux-XFCE has a right click Control Center menu that is easier to locate with more
functionality.....the font/character size in
Sidux-XFCE is easier to locate and adjust.....
the con side of Sidux-XFCE is it lacks a
synaptic update manager and add remove menu.
....feature request for both distros.....(check)
First user will be logged in automatically during
and after hard drive install.