ubuntu linux, what to expect

[zeurx]

Originally Posted by Daemonax

Which brings me to the other thing, flashing new ROM's, AFAIK, the collective genius here have not found a way to do this on Linux. You need to use Windows or an SD card.

Good luck and enjoy freedom and choice.

edited my post above with the tool

[Daemonax]

Collective genius, indeed. Thanks, zeurx!

[petermg]

Originally Posted by orionsbuckle

ive had my laptop going on three years now and my pc for only a year...and have never once had an issue with viruses or spyware. and i dont use any protection programs as they invade every part of your computer and slow it down....

the reason is cus i use a program called DeepFreeze...so i can go to any website i want and download anything i want and test it out to see how well it works...and i dont have to worry about anything....check it out...just google it or something

From what I've learned about DeepFreeze is that anything you do.. even work you save, will be GONE after you reboot!? How do you get around that?

[gbm85]

Originally Posted by petermg

From what I've learned about DeepFreeze is that anything you do.. even work you save, will be GONE after you reboot!? How do you get around that?

Save all your documents on an external drive (USB or network)

[DSGamer]

Originally Posted by elgreek84

Just use GoogleSync for Calendar/Contacts
Use imap/pop for e-mail
Use storage card method to flash your roms.

This ^^^. Linux is my primary OS at work and at home and I rarely "sync" it with a computer. I sync it with Google Calendar and Google Address book and do most installs via cabs downloaded directly or to my flash card. Windows Mobile + The Internet have improved to the point where you almost don't need Activesync for much beyond software installs.

[bxtzd3]

im also using 9.04. it basically revived my laptop from the trash. when i attached my phone it switched to wired etho2 card for internet, im guessing my diamond. now if this is true sharing can i do this
1- were there is no wifi?
2- will i be charged? i have the internet plan on the phone now.
thanks

[cndm101]

stop watching so much porn

and no run wifi router and click activesync and u can surfit will pick it up as auto etho then connect adhoc

[TurboFool]

Originally Posted by orionsbuckle

ive had my laptop going on three years now and my pc for only a year...and have never once had an issue with viruses or spyware. and i dont use any protection programs as they invade every part of your computer and slow it down....

the reason is cus i use a program called DeepFreeze...so i can go to any website i want and download anything i want and test it out to see how well it works...and i dont have to worry about anything....check it out...just google it or something

I've had countless computers over the last 15+ years and never once been infected by a virus, and haven't had any spyware in about 6 years, and I don't have antivirus installed, either. I also don't use DeepFreeze or anything special. I just use logic to not install crap that's obviously not trustworthy, and I don't use IE for my web browsing.

Special tools are not needed to avoid infections. Just common sense.

[stifiling]

Originally Posted by TurboFool

I've had countless computers over the last 15+ years and never once been infected by a virus, and haven't had any spyware in about 6 years, and I don't have antivirus installed, either. I also don't use DeepFreeze or anything special. I just use logic to not install crap that's obviously not trustworthy, and I don't use IE for my web browsing.

Special tools are not needed to avoid infections. Just common sense.

i must agree. i myself though look for pirated software often and like you say, common sense will tell you doing so is probably a good way to get a virus. i never use antivirus either..but with the type of things that i do....i've gotten about 20 viruses in my years of using windows. Linux is my primary OS now. Puppy Linux to be exact.

[Runamok81]

Yes, Yes, and Yes.

Originally Posted by gianthobbit

I have gotten my last and final virus on Windows and will attempt to migrate everything to ubuntu. How will this effect my touch pro?

• Will active sync still work?
• will i be able to sync my calendar?
• will internet sharing work?

As a software/website developer, and general IT consultant, I consider myself a fairly advanced user. Don't let the Windows/Mac users dissuade you. Linux is the most secure, versatile, and lightweight Open Source OS thats NOT on the market. Yes, it may take some time to get your system, configured exactly, but thats part of the fun in Ubuntu. It's YOUR system. If you need help, visit the Ubuntu Forums. Someone will normally reply with a helpful answer in a matter of minutes.

I currently use synCE to transfer files and programs. You can follow my walk-through here. Please let me know your results. I use google sync for calendar. And internet sharing works great through WMWifiRouter. Enjoy, and don't worry about the haters.