I have previously written about Ubuntu Linux, but since the recent new release I thought it might be timely to express a few first impressions. I know you are windering what this has to do with virusses so first I will explain. For any executable code to be installed with the Linux operating system, the user must supply theadmin password to allow the install. This makes installation quite difficult and ultimately keeps a Linux system virus free.
Back to Ubuntu…. Every new release seems to get better. So far we have used this Operating system for near two years on public access internet with no failures whatsoever. This would not be possible with Windows unless there was lots of setting up of permissions. Ubunto just worked out of the box with no special setting up.
Maurie has just setup v9.04 on a p4 3000 . It boots up in 20-30 seconds and feels very crisp to use. Networking works as it should on the wire and apparently WiFi is well supported. I was interested in how well it would deal with Dodo 3G wireless.
I expeced a little difficulty so was none too surprised when there was no profile for Dodo. There was one for Optus, the parent network but this did not work. I felt it was down to a simple setting but just about ran out of patience trying every combination I could think of including a few things other recommended. Finally I realized that we had misread the Access Point setting. When this was rectified it connected with no problem.
Overall I was quite impressed. If you can accept a bit of a step learing curve, I would recommend to give it a try. It is especially excllent for an internet station.
