I want to run programs that otherwise couldn't work in Windows. I'll explain why. The computer I am going to be given is for my own use. It is technically free because I have a visual impairment (laugh it up, I'm handicapped a bit) but can still do stuff such as play CSS or whatever without the use of visual aids. This program I am wanting to run in Windows VB (ZoomText) is a screen magnifier that I can use whenever I would have to see something small, like in a website. I heard that Ubuntu has this free magnifier called Orca but it is buggy. Basically I want to use Ubuntu as my main OS but have Windows as sort of a "visual aid" OS, if you will. Either that or just find free alternatives and ditch Windows altogether which is what I want to do. I am wanting to do that for security reasons and also because Windows is not very good, in my opinion.
I can find free alternatives on my own and stick with just Ubuntu. I really do want to ditch Windows so I will keep looking. This might have been slightly off-topic but it explains the only reason why I want Windows with Ubuntu. Like I said, I'll keep looking.
Thank you all for reading the pathetic reason why I want Windows but then again want to ditch it.
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20081526]I want to run programs that otherwise couldn't work in Windows. I'll explain why. The computer I am going to be given is for my own use. It is technically free because I have a visual impairment (laugh it up, I'm handicapped a bit) but can still do stuff such as play CSS or whatever without the use of visual aids. This program I am wanting to run in Windows VB (ZoomText) is a screen magnifier that I can use whenever I would have to see something small, like in a website. I heard that Ubuntu has this free magnifier called Orca but it is buggy. Basically I want to use Ubuntu as my main OS but have Windows as sort of a "visual aid" OS, if you will. Either that or just find free alternatives and ditch Windows altogether which is what I want to do. I am wanting to do that for security reasons and also because Windows is not very good, in my opinion.
I can find free alternatives on my own and stick with just Ubuntu. I really do want to ditch Windows so I will keep looking. This might have been slightly off-topic but it explains the only reason why I want Windows with Ubuntu. Like I said, I'll keep looking.
Thank you all for reading the pathetic reason why I want Windows but then again want to ditch it.[/QUOTE]
Well you'll have to use a browser in the windows VB then.
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20081526]I heard that Ubuntu has this free magnifier called Orca but it is buggy.[/QUOTE]
Are you saying you haven't tried Orca, and you just heard it was buggy? Or you tried Orca and it was buggy.
If you haven't tried it, you should. :v:
I think Compiz has some screen magnifiers built in as well.
You'd just install compiz control panel and go to the Accessibility section.
Just don't use Xmag, that shit is terrible and will fuck up your eyes even more
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20081526]I want to run programs that otherwise couldn't work in Windows. I'll explain why. The computer I am going to be given is for my own use. It is technically free because I have a visual impairment (laugh it up, I'm handicapped a bit) but can still do stuff such as play CSS or whatever without the use of visual aids. This program I am wanting to run in Windows VB (ZoomText) is a screen magnifier that I can use whenever I would have to see something small, like in a website. I heard that Ubuntu has this free magnifier called Orca but it is buggy. Basically I want to use Ubuntu as my main OS but have Windows as sort of a "visual aid" OS, if you will. Either that or just find free alternatives and ditch Windows altogether which is what I want to do. I am wanting to do that for security reasons and also because Windows is not very good, in my opinion.
I can find free alternatives on my own and stick with just Ubuntu. I really do want to ditch Windows so I will keep looking. This might have been slightly off-topic but it explains the only reason why I want Windows with Ubuntu. Like I said, I'll keep looking.
Thank you all for reading the pathetic reason why I want Windows but then again want to ditch it.[/QUOTE]
As part of it's push to be more accessible to as many people as possible, Ubuntu has gone batshit for "Disability" style apps. You have a choice, and there's a pretty good bet you'll find one that works for you.
Maybe Ubuntu would be a good choice for me then. I'll use Wine-Doors to use Steam and try Orca out as well. I don't game as much as I used to but I still do that from time or time. And I'll have an Ubuntu CD with me (.iso files mirrored onto it) in case something goes awry.
I still have questions regarding what GNOME/KDE/other GUIs are but I can research that on my own. If there are no more answers to be had, then this thread can die.
if you want a desktop interface, get Gnome or XFCE. KDE is terrible and buggy.
The standard Ubuntu installation comes with Gnome, so it might be just what you need.
Thanks. GNOME does look nice.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;20088087]if you want a desktop interface, get Gnome or XFCE. KDE is terrible and buggy.
The standard Ubuntu installation comes with Gnome, so it might be just what you need.[/QUOTE]
kde isn't that bad. on things that aren't *buntu related.
i quite like kdemod on arch.
[QUOTE=id3z;20088649]kde isn't that bad. on things that aren't *buntu related.
i quite like kdemod on arch.[/QUOTE]
but he's installing ubuntu. KDE is terrible on ubuntu.
in that case, kde is a pile of shit
[QUOTE=PvtCupcakes;20084335]Are you saying you haven't tried Orca, and you just heard it was buggy? Or you tried Orca and it was buggy.
If you haven't tried it, you should. :v:
I think Compiz has some screen magnifiers built in as well.
You'd just install compiz control panel and go to the Accessibility section.[/QUOTE]
Yes. Compiz is the way to go. It has several magnifiers as well.
If Ubuntu by itself doesn't persuade OP, Compiz Fusion will.
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You only need to run [I]sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
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Ubuntu + Compiz is the way to go. It has a great screen magnifier that follows the cursor (like on macs) and other disability options. Also, how exactly are you visually impaired in such a way that you need a magnifier? Why not just have glasses? Meh, I don't know shit about eyes and crap and sorry if it seems rude asking, I'm just curious.
I do wear glasses, but a magnifier is for small text and such. It's also to follow the cursor whenever I can't find it (which happens a lot). However, I don't use the programs unless I need them which is rare.
On my own visual impairment, I have macular drag, retinopathy prematurity (was born about 27 weeks gestation), and am very nearsighted. I can still function and hopefully can drive (which is possible).
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20027776]Hey guys, when my computer comes back from repair, I want to install Ubuntu on it. I know that I can do that from a CD/flash drive but I'd like to know how, along with the following questions. Please don't tell me to do a Google search, I want information from people who have used it.
1. How do I put Ubuntu on a CD so I can install/uninstall it whenever? Please explain the whole install process.
2. Do I need Linux to run Ubuntu?
3. Is it possible to run certain programs (such as Steam or Windows games) on Ubuntu?
4. Is Ubuntu a good replacement for Windows?
5. Am I able to use ATI/Realtek drivers with Ubuntu? (As my computer came with those in them already.) If not, any free drivers I can download?
6. Is it possible to use a Linksys wireless USB Internet connection with the Ubuntu?
7. Do I need a keyboard/mouse for Ubuntu or can I use the Windows keyboard/mouse?
8. What antivirus software is available for Ubuntu?
9. Post any other comments/answers if you want.
Thanks in advance, guys.[/QUOTE]
1.Put disc in drive, turn off pc, turn on pc, select one time boot, select cd/dvd drive
2.meh, i don't understand that question, just install ubuntu
3.yes and no, they might work via WINE, if not then you cant
4.No, It's good to have it WITH windows, but not replace
5.if you can connect it to the internet you should be able to sort it
6.I've always found wireless drivers tricky and hard to get working, it requires alot or research and trail and error
7. any old keyboard will do
8.NONE, the way linux/ubuntu is made, it's not susceptable to viruses, unless your running as the root, which you shouldn't(it's realy not a smart idea)
9.if your looking to replace windows, forget it, I'd say stick with windows/ use dual-booting
[QUOTE=dagoth_ur;20093148]1.Put disc in drive, turn off pc, turn on pc, select one time boot, select cd/dvd drive
2.meh, i don't understand that question, just install ubuntu
3.yes and no, they might work via WINE, if not then you cant
4.No, It's good to have it WITH windows, but not replace
5.if you can connect it to the internet you should be able to sort it
6.I've always found wireless drivers tricky and hard to get working, it requires alot or research and trail and error
7. any old keyboard will do
8.NONE, the way linux/ubuntu is made, it's not susceptable to viruses, unless your running as the root, which you shouldn't(it's realy not a smart idea)
9.if your looking to replace windows, forget it, I'd say stick with windows/ use dual-booting[/QUOTE]
I have already decided to replace Windows with Ubuntu, please read the thread.
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20093143]I do wear glasses, but a magnifier is for small text and such. It's also to follow the cursor whenever I can't find it (which happens a lot). However, I don't use the programs unless I need them which is rare.
On my own visual impairment, I have macular drag, retinopathy prematurity (was born about 27 weeks gestation), and am very nearsighted. I can still function and hopefully can drive (which is possible).[/QUOTE]
Well Compiz's has a magnifier and a cursor polling thing that are actually well hidden (you use global system hotkeys to activate them anywhere and it's not an icon on the task bar or anything noticable, it feels like it's built right in to the system)
Okay one suggestion I have if you install Ubuntu, or really any distro: If you try and dual boot to windows, just keep the bootloader it comes with. This may take some diligence, but every time it asks to update go in and uncheck anything with the word "grub" in it. It tires to update to GRUB2 which I have had nothing but troubles with. You may be alright, but I would not risk it since there is no really good reason that you need to update to GRUB2.
[QUOTE=Baldr;20074370]Zayfox if you haven't got any thing to add to this topic, please fuck off and stay away. Your post are starting to look like trolling...[/QUOTE]
Man I don't know who you think you are, but you're obviously in the wrong section if you didn't pick this up:
[QUOTE=gparent;20075848]Wine isn't an emulator. He's facepalming at that statement.[/QUOTE]
Kthx.
May I ask, OP, what made you pick Ubuntu over Mint/Debian? I know it's the most popularized (is that the right word?) in the Linux world, but my question still stands.
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Back when I just started messing with other OS's, I was dual-booting for a while but then decided to fuck it and go all out Linux (Ubuntu as well, FYI). That was around 2.5 years ago.
If gaming's an issue, just get the BETA version of WINE (BETA is important), and report any bugs you find. The guys over at WineHQ are pretty diligent when it comes to bug squashing.
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[QUOTE=redonkulous;20094783]Okay one suggestion I have if you install Ubuntu, or really any distro: If you try and dual boot to windows, just keep the bootloader it comes with. This may take some diligence, but every time it asks to update go in and uncheck anything with the word "grub" in it. It tires to update to GRUB2 which I have had nothing but troubles with. You may be alright, but I would not risk it since there is no really good reason that you need to update to GRUB2.[/QUOTE]
Doesn't 9.10 come with the new GRUB now?
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Or another bootloader altogether?
[QUOTE=gerbils_alt_2;20027808]I'm not really savvy in linux\unbutu, but I know for a fact that the bolded will not work out well[/QUOTE]
Wrong!
Okay guys, sorry for the bump, but I am posting this from Ubuntu. I am using the Wubi version, to test it out and such. My parents don't really like it so they'll stick to Windows. I, however, really like Ubuntu and am willing to make the switch on my own computer.
Just saying that I will join the ranks for Linux/Ubuntu users and that I am enjoying it.
By the way, my dad thinks that Ubuntu and any free antivirus is a virus just because it's free; I was willing to correct him on that, but he's still 'skimpy' on free stuff. His loss.
Thanks for the info guys, this thread can officially die.
Just keep in mind that Windows Games will ALWAYS run best on Windows. If gaming is what you want, the Linux isn't for you just yet (Although work is being done on a desktop-specific kernel, anyone?)
I know that; the only Windows application I'll be running is Steam, and, as far as I know, it can run fine on Linux but with a bit of a performance decrease.
There are free games for Ubuntu anyways so I'll stick with those, Steam, and the multiple office applications available.
Oh, and I'm trying to find a specific program (Orca); I can find it in the USC but not anywhere else. Help a newbie?
[url="http://live.gnome.org/Orca"]Orca[/url]?
I already have it installed, but is there anyway to run it like a program from the desktop or Applications menu? I don't know if Ubuntu can run executable files or if it has a replacement type.
Orca should be listed somewhere in the Applications menu.
I got it to run via terminal, thanks anyways.
Now that I know how to get Steam working in Ubuntu & am using it currently (and enjoying the hell out of it in the process), I might as well make it my permanent OS on my own computer. It's way less cluttered than Windows, it's a lot faster, and from what I hear, viruses are virtually non-existent (except for about 800 out of the thousands upon thousands Windows has). I like the fact that you can save documents as .doc and continue working on them in Windows. Once I get a laptop for college, it's gonna have Ubuntu on it. :buddy: People who don't know much about computers (my parents, my brother, and a friend of mine) claim that Mac is 1000x better (literally said that); I just facepalmed and explained what Ubuntu & Mac do, respectively. I'd like to share more of these but I'll save that for the 'computer illiterate people' thread.
They should, however, make more games & applications that were intended for Windows available for Linux; I'm pretty sure the process wouldn't be that much of a chore besides changing DirectX to OpenGL and other things.
Thanks for your help, guys.
[QUOTE=AmericanInfantry;20302273]They should, however, make more games & applications that were intended for Windows available for Linux; I'm pretty sure the process wouldn't be that much of a chore besides changing DirectX to OpenGL and other things.[/QUOTE]
Considering such a small percentage of people use Linux on a PC -- and only a small proportion of those will have Linux on a computer capable of running most games or even have any interest in playing them-- it really wouldn't be worth most companies' efforts to port the games across.
Okay guys, real quick. Here's the problem with Steam. The fonts in the store and in any thing relevant to Friends is screwed up. There's no way to describe it with text so a picture will suffice. Guess who I'm talking to? :buddy:
[IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/m7z85d.png[/IMG]
did you add the tahoma font
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