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Another reason why one should start switching to Linux now

Taken from The Star : Curtains For Pirated Windows

Curtains for pirated Windows
By STEVEN PATRICK

PETALING JAYA: From today, those with pirated copies of the Windows XP Professional operating system in their computers that are Internet-capable could find their screens going black and the icons vanishing as Microsoft Corp gets tough.

There are 8.6 million users of Windows XP Pro in Malaysia and about three million are expected to suffer the “blackouts”, according to Microsoft Malaysia.

To continue working, users will need to reset the machine’s desktop background. All will return to normal, but only for 60 minutes before another blackout occurs.

The only “cure” is to get a licensed copy of the operating system from a Microsoft reseller or going online at www.microsoft. com/malaysia/genuine. Each licence costs RM580.

The initiative is part of Microsoft’s anti-piracy campaign, dubbed Windows Genuine Advantage, aimed at educating users on the benefits of using genuine software, Microsoft Malaysia client business group director K.T. Ng told The Star yesterday.

So are you ready to switch to Linux now?

Reinstall Kubuntu

Ok.. Probably, I might have made a big boo boo when I was trying to install MythTV on my Kubuntu whereby I had a TV tuner which I can't seem to get it to work "YET". Anyway, while in the midst of installing MythTV, apparently it had to work with MYSQL, and unfortunately I just kept on clicking next, next, next without even realizing what I was doing. Anyway, to cut long story short, I ended altered a few SQL as well as some command line from the boot up menu, causing pretty much problem for me on Kubuntu. Anyway, I can't remember what I need to do, but most likely I'll try Fedora first and see how it goes.

Speaking of which, I'm currently downloading Fedora as we speak. Funny thing was that, when I tried to download using the Windows bitcomet software, my computer sort of like freezes after 30 mins of download. So this morning I tried downloading with KTorrent, and the best part is that, my computer doesn't freeze on me. So I guess, it's bye bye Windows. hehe.. Apart from that Kubuntu seems to be a very nice Linux OS if you intend of jumping ship, where it pretty much works well like Windows. Just that you might need to get used to a few features as well. And the best thing what I love about Linux so far is that, they actually prepared a list of software for you to download. And help you install it automatically. Which I think is pretty cool.

Plus you only download the software that you need! And another thing, again I would like to emphasize is that, whenever you do a major or minor update on Linux. YOU DON'T NEED TO RESTART. Lol. Unlike Windows, which is pretty much of a pain whenever you do an update even for a small section. Any how.. I've found out you can actually run Photoshop on Linux. But the sad part is that, it only works for CS2. Probably they are still trying to upgrade their software for CS3. Fingers crossed :) Apart from that, everything is great! Anyway, will stop here for now. Got to do a bit of backup before installing Fedora. Wonder would it be better :P Keep you guys posted.

Forget About Windows!

Ok. I've been using Ubuntu and Kubuntu for almost 3 weeks already. And I have not been using Windows ever since then. Apparently I've been sticking to Linux without any problems :) And I'm glad that I've made that decision. Despite of the lack of software they provide, but it was good enough for me to get my work done. Not to mention, that Kubuntu apparently works like Windows interface which I was pretty amazed. I've managed to install Suse on my Desktop, but apparently it didn't quite worked out well for me, so I ended up using back Kubuntu. Probably it's because I'm more familiar with the interface, and it's user friendliness.

Haven't been posting much here lately because I've got a sudden rush of work that needed to be done. But I did try a fresh install windows and my Ubuntu to start up. Despite the fact that the spec on my desktop was way better compared to my laptop, I managed to run Ubuntu and get into the desktop before my Windows system finished loading. So I'm very impressed with what Linux could actually do. I've still yet to install my Brother Printer, which I'm still having some slight issues, until I can find the installation cds. But apart from that, everything seems to be in working order.

Anyway, I've managed to close a deal with a company that is currently setting up. So I offered him to choose Linux over Windows simply because :-
1. Cheaper license
2. Workers won't be able to play games on it (You require to be in root user in order to do any installation)
3. Free from Anti-Virus software
4. No Office License needed. Open Office is just great and sufficient to get the job done!

So it's all good! Will try to keep this page updated as often as I can because of work, I haven't really had the time to play around with Ubuntu and especially Kubuntu, where I find that the KDE 4.1 is really great, and it managed to to allow users to easily migrate from a Windows System to Linux! Have a nice day!

Installing Kubuntu On My Desktop

Last week it was Ubuntu on my laptop, today I finally was able to install Kubuntu onto my desktop. Actually was trying to install Suse instead, but apparently I had problem so I switch to Kubuntu instead. Was trying to install since Friday, but I had problems and I didn't know what actually went wrong. Until finally I found out that apparently the installation disc that I burned was faulty. So I went and re-burn the installation disc for Kubuntu. I believe I'm facing the same problem with Suse, but I ran out of DVD-Rs. So will try it out some other day.

Ok.. On to my thoughts for today. Kubuntu is slightly more like Windows interface, and it's not that difficult to use. So I guess this would be an easier transition for Windows Users, and I've still yet to explore all the features as I just managed to install it and couldn't wait but to blog about it. Hehe.. Though it uses konqueror as it's web browser, and a lot of their programs I noticed which replace the letter C to K instead. For example like the Terminal Console, they renamed it to Konsole instead. Contact to Kontact, and their instant messenger is Kopete. So I guess it's all good..

At the moment I'm updating Kubuntu now, and so far it's pretty cool running once again on Linux. Probably I should consider other Linux OS such as Fedora or Mandrake. Hehe.. You could say I'm pretty much addicted to Linux now. But it's all good. Anyway, will update more on both Ubuntu as well as Kubuntu. :) You guys have a good day.

Day 5 : Linux 5, Windows 0

After using Linux for 5 days, I don't seem to miss Windows much. Despite the fact that I couldn't use Photoshop now, but Gimp seems to be a good alternative. Though it can't do batch processing for RAW files, I guess it's ok for now :)

Current updates is that, apparently when I tried to opened up a previous document from Microsoft Word using Open Office, some how the alignment doesn't seem to look right. I guess it's probably due to the fact of the type of Fonts that was not available in Open Office. Never the less, I haven't miss using Windows so far, so I guess I'll be sticking to Linux for good now.

   Today I've tried installing my Targus Laptop Wireless Presenter to see if it works or not. And the answer is Yes! I totally forgotten about this little important tool of mine, until I remember I had to prepare for a presentation. With this able to work with Ubuntu, I guess I wouldn't need to worry so much for Windows. Hehehe. So it's all good! So all in all, I'm sticking with Linux and hopefully I would be able to use the other softwares which are included in Ubuntu. As of late, I've just been doing wordprocessing as well as other web designing. Never the less, I guess I never regret in installing Linux onto my system. As I was a bit skeptical and worried on the first day when I tried installing it.

At the moment I've still yet to think on what to install for now. I've been using Twinkle for my VOIP, and able to install skype which is great. And not to mention that I've been able to install Lampp or Xampp for my webdesign and hosting. So that pretty much covered all my workspace. As for Instant Manager, I'm currently using their packaged software Pidgin. That enabled me to load all my Yahoo, MSN, Gmail, AOL account in that software. So it's really a cool software, but I do miss the older version where they actually pop up the emails whenever a new one comes in. But never the less, this is a great IM thus reducing the amount of other software which requires me to download.

All in all, I'm glad that I decided to make a change and stick to it. In terms of productivity, it has sort of increased and it's less stressing that I keep on looking at the screen. Again, I have no regrets in what so ever installing Linux. I've already completed downloading Suse, hopefully I would be able to install on my desktop. Provided if I'm not tired. It's all good :) Have a nice day everyone!

Day 4 : Downloading Suse For My Desktop

Ok, I'm pretty convinced with Ubuntu already that I've decided to download Suse for my desktop. Lol.. But for my desktop, I would require to do a dual boot instead. Hehe. As much as I want to use Linux, but there are still some certain software that only can be run through Windows. I've tried meddling with WINE but didn't get much success from there. But it's all good.

Seriously, swapping to Ubuntu is pretty much something. Maybe it's because I need to type in tons of code just to install a program or the thrill of trying to get a program to run which pretty much made me hooked on through here. But I've pretty much made up my mind already, when I get my new laptop, I'll be installing Linux on it.. Hehehe.. Yeah, so I can save on licensing, and use it to get a better laptop instead.. Lol.

Basically after using Vista, and I seriously find it complicating compared to Ubuntu. Having been using Windows since 1995, it's really complicated compared to Ubuntu. Seriously. I was introduced to Linux 3 years ago, but unfortunately a lot of my hardware was not able to detect, and I didn't use it because of that reason. But I'm so glad that I don't even need to worry about any drivers now, whereby it can all be detected. Unlike Windows, where I would need to download all my drivers for certain device. But it's all good! Hehehe.

Anyway, I'm pretty optimistic about this change and probably would help company save on big bucks! Hehe. Right now how I wish I have more computer to install. Haha.. Though my laptop has been 3 years old, I feel after installing Ubuntu it's like brand new. Yeah, I'm in love with Ubuntu and even though I've yet to find any problems with it yet.. But I pretty much think that it serves everything already. At least I can get online and get some work done I'm pretty much happy already. Though I can't use Photoshop, but I still can live with it :D

So for those who is afraid of this change, Ubuntu has a live CD which you can actually have fun with it. So it's all good! Have a go, who knows you might love it like I do. Anyway, I've pretty much reduced my gaming time due to the fact that I can't run them on Linux. But it's all good. Play less increase productivity :D