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Ubuntu always gets my best words but version 8.10 (released on October 30, 2008) is already available:
Kubuntu Ubuntu Ver. 8.10 and Linux Training Library 2DVD+CD

The only thing I don't like is the pass word feature, you must enter a password- but every thing else works nicely- i'm a newbie at this so its different, I've using Ubuntu more than XP now.
To any who wants to use this OS its very simple just a little different open you mind and it will come to you. enjoy.....

Easy to set up but after that it's just one headache after the next with drivers... it's worse than vista, yes I said it...VISTA sucks but at least it can access the internet right out of the box without IT technical configuration. It works with nothing but the programs that came with it, and wireless internet, forget it...in the Ubuntu users guide it says if ubuntu does not recognize your wireless card, get a new one.....yeah right: great guide.. I'll just use OS X or Xandros.

OS X is the best no hassel OS, next to that for my Eee PC I have switched back to what actually works...Xandros, which is the OS that comes preloaded on the Eee, it's the best and everything wroks soon as you turn on the computer. No need to totally reconfigure Ubuntn/Xubuntu etc you have better things to do with your life then soend days on end configuring Ubuntu to play mp3's, watch you tube, have sound, be able to get on the internet, not have a retarded resolution and virtually anything else you may want to do give extra wasted time for config. Ubuntu is a waste of time, Xandros Linux just works...nuff said.

I procured my copy of ubuntu directly from canonical about 2 months ago, after a few weeks of messing around with it I decided to wait for the lts release. the program itself is awesome, its efficient aesthetically pleasing and most certainly superior to windows. Unfortunately 7.10 is notorious for having issues with propreitary hardware from HP Pavillion laptops. I fought with my broadcom drivers for about 2 weeks trying to get them to work. and the nvidia. In the end I was still having issues with various files and hardware. 8.04 was just released thursday and it is phenominal. i had no problems logging on, I didn't have to enter exceptions to the logon script and i didn't have issue with the graphics or sound. But most importaintly I didn't have nearly as much trouble with the hardware in my computer.
The best thing about Ubuntu is that you have a dedicated group of people on [...] that walk you through any issues you have with the system. I truly do look forward to joining to assist as soon as I can get a hang of the system, they have been truly helpful everytime i've had an issue.
Canonical states that they want to bring the Ubuntu philosophy of goodwill to others to the software world. They have succeeded admirably with this operating system. And as for Mr. Jobs and Mr. Gates, keep an eye out because Ubuntu is superior to both mac os and windows by leaps and bounds and is free as opposed to 200.00 a release.