A few days ago I installed Ubuntu 7.10 on my Compaq tc1100 tablet PC.In fact this tablet also runs Vista, which I upgraded last week from Windows XP. I have to run at least one version of Microsoft Windows because, as IT Manager, I need to have a configuration that reflects a user's set-up. I also need to have Windows because I have not yet managed to properly configure the tablet to use Ubuntu with on-screen keyboard and stylus, and when moving around, I don't like to use the attached keyboard and track point.
However, as soon as I am working at home, or when the tablet is placed on its dock in the office - which is most of the time - I immediately switch back to Ubuntu.
I love the Gnome simple and intuitive interface. I love the fonts, the changing desktop (using Desktop Drapes), and Tomboy Notes I love the fact that the network works great instantly. I love Automatix, and how the system is updated. I love the ease of installing new or missing applications, and the ease of printing to my Lexmark e120n printers. I love the fact that I have my network drives in my Places menu and window. I love the speed of Swiftweasel. And I love Compiz. Evolution is not bad either, although Exchange server is not always playing nice (well the truth is, it only plays nice with Outlook. Even Entourage - a Microsoft product - has problems)
I will slowly work towards a full functioning tablet PC running Ubuntu (stylus, Q-button, etc.) as it just makes sense.
I wish manufacturers such as HP, IBM, or even Dell, would really support Linux by releasing the proper drivers (as rpm, deb, or even tar.gz).
Is Ubuntu ready for the entreprise?
I think that's a stupid question. It's like asking if a people-carrier is ready for drivers in Denmark. I would not even bother to answer.
I would reply by asking instead: what does your entreprise need to do? As Microsoft used to put it so well: where do you want to go today?
I use Ubuntu daily. I know people who use Ubuntu daily. No-one knows that we are not using Windows and that we are not using Microsoft Office.
The truth is, CIO's, IT Managers, and consultants, should spend less time caring about the vendor platform, and dedicate more time to develop and use standard-based technology. Although companies like Microsoft want to make us believe in their software's worth, in technology as in everything else, hardware really is the asset.
Don't you agree?
However, as soon as I am working at home, or when the tablet is placed on its dock in the office - which is most of the time - I immediately switch back to Ubuntu.
I love the Gnome simple and intuitive interface. I love the fonts, the changing desktop (using Desktop Drapes), and Tomboy Notes I love the fact that the network works great instantly. I love Automatix, and how the system is updated. I love the ease of installing new or missing applications, and the ease of printing to my Lexmark e120n printers. I love the fact that I have my network drives in my Places menu and window. I love the speed of Swiftweasel. And I love Compiz. Evolution is not bad either, although Exchange server is not always playing nice (well the truth is, it only plays nice with Outlook. Even Entourage - a Microsoft product - has problems)
I will slowly work towards a full functioning tablet PC running Ubuntu (stylus, Q-button, etc.) as it just makes sense.
I wish manufacturers such as HP, IBM, or even Dell, would really support Linux by releasing the proper drivers (as rpm, deb, or even tar.gz).
Is Ubuntu ready for the entreprise?I think that's a stupid question. It's like asking if a people-carrier is ready for drivers in Denmark. I would not even bother to answer.
I would reply by asking instead: what does your entreprise need to do? As Microsoft used to put it so well: where do you want to go today?
I use Ubuntu daily. I know people who use Ubuntu daily. No-one knows that we are not using Windows and that we are not using Microsoft Office.
The truth is, CIO's, IT Managers, and consultants, should spend less time caring about the vendor platform, and dedicate more time to develop and use standard-based technology. Although companies like Microsoft want to make us believe in their software's worth, in technology as in everything else, hardware really is the asset.
Don't you agree?
