i first time used ubuntu and this is very hard to use, this is my problem or linux is very hard to use ?

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i first time used ubuntu and this is very hard to use, this is my problem or linux is very hard to use ?

Answer 1

I've used Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu) for years, and it's the closest, in look and feel, to Windows that I've found, so far:



The hardest things to do in Linux, is setting up WiFi, and setting up printers.



Beyond that, Linux is very similar to Windows, only the App names may change: Web surfing (Firefox), Email (Thunderbird), Business Apps (Open Office). Apps for photo, and video, editing are similar, as is audio playback and editing, but the App name changes, depending on the Linux Distribution you choose. Try Linux for a week, and it will get easier!



So, please tell us what TASK you find difficult, and we can help you get up and running FASTER.

Answer 2

Hello;



Linux can be hard to use ... the way things are done are very different in Linux. That said, the Ubuntu distribution of Linux is about as easy as MS Windows. Of course it depends on what you are doing ... setup on a desktop is fairly straight forward, on a laptop it can be much more difficult. Most ordinary computer tasks (Word Processing, Internet work, and Spreadsheets) are no more difficult on Linux than they are MS Windows.



Driver issues and printer issues do exist, but often there are little work arounds. For instance, Hewlett Packard has made a commitment to support Linux and virtually all Hewlett Packard printers will work with Linux.



Three of things to remember:



Linux is a dynamic operating system -- it is changing and expanding its reach. I is much easier to use now than it was several years ago. The trend is to create "easier" Linux distributions.



You are a changing person, as you learn Linux it becomes much easier to use. A good basic book on Linux, or perhaps someone to guide you through the rough spots will do wonders for your Linux ability.



Computers are changing -- Linux is on being used on super computers like IBM's Watson and on cell phones. The freedom of the platform allows it to be adapted and used universally.



Cordially,



Bill

(Nulfinator on YouTube)

Answer 3

Have you read the ubuntu documentation?

Linux is different from windows and you can not do things the same way. You have to learn the linux ways of doing things.

Answer 4

It is just different from Windows, not particularly harder IMHO. Forget the Windows way of doing things, your Windows knowledge is not applicable to Linux.



You don't have to babysit Linux the same way you have to babysit Windows. On the other hand, Linux also does not babysit you, it always assumes that you know what you are doing.

Answer 5

The first thing necessary and is probably the problem is you must run Update Manager to get everything up to speed and working. This is similar to like a first run of Windows like when you need to run Windows Updates to install Service Packs, possibly driver updates and so on.



Start Ubuntu. Click System > Update Manger.... You will see probably about a 250M size of Security Updates and Recommended Updates you need to apply FIRST before you will be able to use all the features. Most Likely Ubuntu Software Center is not going to work until the system is updated. It needs the additional packages applied to work.



Until you bring it up to speed, you will not get full functionality yet. It is just like getting a brand new Windows PC - you have to apply the Updates, bug fixes, Security Updates etc or it will not operate as expected.



Linux is even more easier and safer to use than Windows which I have been using ten years and now Linux for a couple years. Don't forget if you reinstall various versions anytime of Linux you MUST run the Update Manager and apply all to get it running.



HINT: The best edition of Ubuntu is the Ubuntu Linux 10.04 LTS (Long Term Support) A LTS version is most stable and secure and virtually bug free. I am using Ubuntu 10.10 which one consistent bug is prevalent - a mistaken error message with software installs, they actually did successfully install. You do not come into any of these quirks in a LTS release. Get Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and go to town after Updates. Easier to use than Windows. More safer, virtually no malware at all ! Ubuntu Linux has some of the best support for all connectivity - Dial Up, Broadband/DSL, Wireless. Ubuntu is most popular for good reason - it works on practically ALL computers.

Answer 6

Well linux is, different. So if you have used windows and were used to doing X to do X thing, well it may now be Y to do X, if that makes sense. Linux may be a little harder to learn then windows or mac OSX.



For the most part, you can just google " how to do X on ubuntu" and can usually find out how to do it.



@ bomber

People who usually talk about linux do overrate it. its really good for being free, like REALLY good as its free. it does have a few more options windows doesnt, and just allows for more dynamic usage.



Linux doesnt offer much for gaming, yes there is wine, but thats FAR from being perfect, and only works with a handful of applications/games. And linux doesnt have the best hardware support, especially for very high end hardware.



And i think the whole argument "X doesnt get viruses!" whether it be mac or linux, it not a very good argument.... as i use windows and have NEVER gotten ANY malware/virus/etc in over 10years.... like you have to be completely computer illiterate to get viruses....



i myself dual boot ubuntu and win7, for 95% of the time i use windows so...



@graygeek

really? you couldnt figure out how to use linux so you say it sucks? how can you say mac OS is better then linux? mac is a sipped down and caged version of linux...



i have a network card, works fine. i use wireless just fine. i dont really print anything, so idk about that...



and you tried ALL the linux distros? really? where do you find the time to try all of the THOUSANDS of distros?

Answer 7

Just might be your problem, most people I've talked to who said they used Linux and it was so magical lol although its something I will not be going to any time soon....

Answer 8

Ubuntu and all those other Linux distros are complete and utter junk. Network cards don't work, wireless doesn't work, no printer drivers, etc. Stick with proven operating systems from Microsoft and Apple. Free isn't always better. Believe me, I've tried them all over the years and they all just suck.

Answer 9

Consider an alternative distro. which is more user friendly. I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 9 LTS Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52



Linux Mint 9 LTS Installation Guide

http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2009/12/03/linux-mint-8-installation-guide/



Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive



Once you have installed Linux Mint 9 LTS you can bring it up to date with easy tweaks like upgrading the Kernel to 2.6.38 and installing Firefox 4



Upgrade to Kernel 2.6.38 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS/Linux Mint 9 LTS from the Launchpad Kernel PPA

https://launchpad.net/~kernel-ppa/+archive/ppa

https://sites.google.com/site/lightrush/random-1/howtoinstalllinuxkernel2638onubuntu1004lucidfromubuntu1104nattytheeasyway



Open the Terminal and submit the following commands (copy and paste)



sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kernel-ppa/ppa



sudo apt-get update



sudo apt-get install linux-image-generic-lts-backport-natty linux-headers-generic-lts-backport-natty



How to install Firefox 4 in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS/Ubuntu 10.10 from the Firefox PPA (stable)

http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/install-firefox-4-in-ubuntu-1004-1010.html





LUg.