[LBo] Xubuntu 7.04

[Anita Lewis]

On 06/11/2007 10:16 PM Troy wrote:
>> In Ubuntu and Kubuntu there is an indicator
>> that updates are available.  I don't know if there is such a thing in
>> Xubuntu.
> 
> 
> I researched this issue and found that Xubuntu does NOT by default run the
> update-notifier as Ubuntu and Kubuntu do.
> https://help.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/desktopguide/C/add-applications.html
> I assume there is a way to turn the update-notifier on, but I have not
> experimented enough to find it.
> 
> I would think that XFCE should run better than Gnome did.  You said you
>> ran Ubuntu which is Gnome.  Did that run better than Xubuntu 7.04?
> 
> 
> I ran Ubuntu 6.06 on this same machine (no modifications have been made),
> and I think 6.06 was a bit more responsive - i.e. when I'd launch an
> application it would appear on the screen faster than it does with Xubuntu
> 7.04.
> 
> I tried Puppy Linux and liked it.  It has a pretty nice desktop and runs
>> very fast.  Maybe you would like it better.
> 
> 
> Thank you for your help.  I think I'll try Puppy Linux.   My only concern
> is, being a newer linux user I like to stay with a distro with good
> community support, like the buntus.  However, this mailing list is extremely
> helpful, and maybe it's time I venture off the beaten path!

In the above link it shows how to run Updates at the bottom.  Be sure
you do this to get fixes, especially security fixes.  You should do this
about once a week.  Did you update yet?

If Ubuntu runs better, maybe you should stick with that.  If you go to
Puppy, you will not find as much help as you note.  I'm not sure how
many here on this list use it and could help you.  I would try the Puppy
Linux Forum first.  On the Community page there seems to be quite a few
links for help.  That way you can learn the "Puppy" way.

Anita




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