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Originally Posted by xpod
You`re comparing a modern OS with one which is now ten years old so i wouldn`t be too surprised about the older one running faster on your older hardware there.
Software installation is as simple as it comes in my opinion though, even for a complete novice.
For your java issue, if you haven`t already then make sure the sun-java6-bin, sun-java6-jre & sun-java6-plugin are all installed.....which you`ll find in synaptic of course. 
The restricted extras package should also cover them for you though. |
Xpod, Thanks for the comments, my posting was really about my experience of Ubuntu 9.10 on an old PC rather than any criticism of it!
And I agree that probably if I were to install it on my Main family desktop PC it would fly (AMD Athlon 5200B 2.7GHz, 3GB RAM). I'm well aware that many of the problems people have had with Vista resulted from installing on inadequate hardware and the same is true of Ubuntu, my main PC triple boots XP Pro, Vista Business and Windows 7 RC, Vista has given me no problems at all in this environment.
Although a relative newbie to Ubuntu I have played with Xubuntu and DamSmallLinux on an old laptop, and many years ago ran a 40 terminal business and data-gathering system under Xenix. I'm willing to delve into the forums for advice and assistance and have done all the things you suggested and more but am still having difficulties.
And here lies the problem with Linux distros. I am reasonably competent with computing hardware and software but there seems to be an attitude amongst experienced Linux users that if you can't make something work you must be a complete numpty, I know many computer professionals who have given up on Linux distros for this reason. It is unfortunate that although there are some very helpful people in the forums there is also a large and vociferous Geek fraternity that throws their hands up at yet another "stupid newbie" and says so in print!!!!
I shall persevere and master it, but many will just give up go back to Windows!