[Discussion] [Linux] Starting the move to MAC

[Chuck McKinnis]

Carl Gehr wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:46:55 -0700 (PDT), Jon wrote:
> 
>> One thing I had forgotten is what a PITA keeping things updated w/
>> Linux are.  It's ok if you stay on top of it, which means you are
>> constantly installing new stuff.  As you pointed out, 2x annually >w/
>> ubuntu.
> 
> I guess I don't understand.  Maybe the new feature(s) in Ubuntu have
> been added since you last looked.
> 
> First, Ubuntu has a 'Long Term Support' level that they maintain and
> support for [I believe] a two year cycle.  So, if you only install the
> LTS level it's a once every two year task.
> 
> Second, for the level currently running, almost every time I boot the
> system, there is a red icon on the tool bar that indicates that there
> are 'Updates Available' for download and install.  While I don't have
> extensive experience, every time I've seen this, I click the icon,
> click [INSTALL UPDATES], enter the required master password, and just
> let the system do its thing.  Downloads and updates just happen.  When
> it's done, the top of the window says "Your system is up to date."  At
> any time, you can also open the Update Manager and click a button to
> verify that there are no updates.
> 
> You can also list the updates, check the ones you want and then it will
> selectively install only those.  I'm sure there must be some
> prerequisite checking to be sure nothing is missed, but I've not used
> this approach.
> 
> While I think eCSMT is an excellent tool, the Ubuntu approach is even
> more automatic.  I'm not sure how much easier it can be made.  Maybe
> it's been too long since you looked at the improvements.  You can try
> the 'Live CD' without actually installing anything or disturbing your
> HD.

I agree (and I wrote eCSMT).  I happen to run Kubuntu (the KDE version 
of Ubuntu) because I prefer the KDE interface.  However, the latest 
version of Kubuntu comes with KDE 4, and I really do not like it.

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