Sparda Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Go suck a livecd, fanboy! ;) I might do that since it costs me very little (= cost of CD-R + electricity to burn) to actually get legal copies. Speaking of which, is there a mail order address that I could order Linux disks at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Go suck a livecd, fanboy! ;) I might do that since it costs me very little (= cost of CD-R + electricity to burn) to actually get legal copies. Speaking of which, is there a mail order address that I could order Linux disks at? https://shop.canonical.com/index.php?cPath=17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I mean as in, send off through the mail. So for example, if I was in the middle of no where, too far from the phone exchange for either ADSL or Dial-Up to work. How would I make Ubutnu do all the things I like it to do? So ye, I could send off for the DVD, but that still wouldn't include MP3 playback. Thought mind you if I was completely disconnected from the Internet I would probably be buying plain audio disks so I could simply rip them to ogg so it wouldn't be a problem. How would I get Ubuntu in the first place if I'm completely disconnected from the Internet? So, for example, I still have access to shops but no access to the Internet at all. What would I do? Go to the nearist PC World and ask for a copy of Ubuntu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I mean as in, send off through the mail. So for example, if I was in the middle of no where, too far from the phone exchange for either ADSL or Dial-Up to work. How would I make Ubutnu do all the things I like it to do? So ye, I could send off for the DVD, but that still wouldn't include MP3 playback. Thought mind you if I was completely disconnected from the Internet I would probably be buying plain audio disks so I could simply rip them to ogg so it wouldn't be a problem. How would I get Ubuntu in the first place if I'm completely disconnected from the Internet? So, for example, I still have access to shops but no access to the Internet at all. What would I do? Go to the nearist PC World and ask for a copy of Ubuntu? Go to your library, and order a Ubuntu CD free of charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Tap your heals 3 times and repeat after me: "Ubuntu, Ubuntu, Ubuntu" Then, drive to the local Computer store(Ak47 in hand) and start yelling "Ubuntu - I want my Ubuntu!". Someone should be able to help you at that point. If all else fails, Install Windows(if it does not already exist on your pc since it does dominate 90% of the worlds PC market) and then go online to "download" the almighty "Ubuntu" from www.ubuntu.com Hope that helps. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 This is where linux falls down. Windows will be quite happy (and some would say better off) without an internet connection as you can buy new software to install. If your using linux or bsd, you need a broadband connection or you can't install anything. Maybe look at getting a boxed set of Debian discs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyrancher82 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 How do you get an illegal Linux CD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 you break into tomb's house and steal his latest nubuntu build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 You could always try Fidonet on a dial up BBS(sarcasm) but then again, you could probably write an OS from scratch before it ever reached your pc. On a serious note though, one option is to call Dell and order a PC/Lappy with Ubuntu already isntalled. But who wants to buy a whole new pc just to get Ubuntu? If I was purchasing a new pc, I'd rather go with a full 64 bit based CPU and load XP64 or Server 2003 on there and run Ubuntu in a VM or Dual Boot between them. That way you have all the benefits of PC titles and games as well as any programs just for Windows while having Ubuntu on there as well. (Does Ubuntu detect Wireless NIC cards yet?) Unless your an Apple fanboi then you can just go and lick yourself in your Leaopard Underoos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyrancher82 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I don't build nUbuntu anymore, so good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take it take Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Silly Linux and Windows fanboys. APPLE ][ FOREVER. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Silly Linux and Windows fanboys. APPLE ][ FOREVER. :-P I knew it would get someones attention.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Sometimes retailers sell red hat :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1u Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Sometimes retailers sell red hat :-( Well... of course man - https://www.redhat.com/wapps/store/catalog.html Didn't you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Silly Linux and Windows fanboys. APPLE ][ FOREVER. :-P I'd though I'd say this already but I guess not... 'Apple? really? how's your cut paste to an ext drive?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sometimes retailers sell red hat :-( Well... of course man - https://www.redhat.com/wapps/store/catalog.html Didn't you know? If I phrased that as if I did not know, I am sorry. It was an answer to the question of how to get linux. The frown face simply represented my disapproval. P.S. (VERY UNRELATED) Oh and K1u congratulations. You have managed to get as many posts as I have posted in just over two months, I am ten days away from my one year anniversary on the forums (yes I expect gifts from everyone on the forum celebrating my anniversary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonZor Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 P.S. (VERY UNRELATED) Oh and K1u congratulations. You have managed to get as many posts as I have posted in just over two months, I am ten days away from my one year anniversary on the forums (yes I expect gifts from everyone on the forum celebrating my anniversary). It took him 2 months to achieve what you did in 1 year, how long until you match his karma rating? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1u Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sometimes retailers sell red hat :-( Well... of course man - https://www.redhat.com/wapps/store/catalog.html Didn't you know? If I phrased that as if I did not know, I am sorry. It was an answer to the question of how to get linux. The frown face simply represented my disapproval. P.S. (VERY UNRELATED) Oh and K1u congratulations. You have managed to get as many posts as I have posted in just over two months, I am ten days away from my one year anniversary on the forums (yes I expect gifts from everyone on the forum celebrating my anniversary). Lol its ok, no hard feelings. Oh and thanks, happy 1 year anniversary to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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