Posts from Ubuntu Forums
update 6/24/2024: this is a collection of posts that I made on the original Ubuntu forums, its really neat to be able to read these so many years later and see how far I’ve come. I thought I was so clever with this: –> pointing in the right direction

10/15/2004 Re: What Kind of Computer do you use? - Super Thread
What is your main computer? Mine.. a Dell inspiron 8600 Laptop. 512 Mb RAM, 60 gig hd, 1.7 Centrino processor. Also, what web browser does everyone use?
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10/15/2004 Re: How did you find out about Ubuntu?
I found while searching Google for open source software, somehow I wound up on the Ubuntu Website, and i fell in love.
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10/20/2004 Re: Ubuntu is so good!
I love ubuntu too, I still can’t get my network set up, but its all good, I will figure it out. I was not able to make a network on suse or fedora either, so ubuntu is still my favorite. I have one question though, how did you get your ipod to work with ubuntu? I mean, do you use it like you would on windows or mac, or do you just use it as a mass storage device?
It’s so funny to me to read this, and think about how I loved Ubuntu even though I could not get the internet to work for months
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