Apr 26, 2009, 08:55 PM
Ubuntu can be a little finicky sometimes. I'm running Ubuntu Studio that has a real time kernel hack which is nice for some things.
You might try picking up a cheap hard drive for ubuntu to try it out first, that way you can always use it as a backup. I've used ubuntu to recover files from external drives that my windows drive wouldn't recognize. You can also use ubuntu as an inbetween for transferring files from mac drives to pc drives (provided all permissions are what they should be).
Be sure to get compiz fusion and the advanced desktop effects packages. 3D cube desktops are fun and help with workflow a lot.
You might try picking up a cheap hard drive for ubuntu to try it out first, that way you can always use it as a backup. I've used ubuntu to recover files from external drives that my windows drive wouldn't recognize. You can also use ubuntu as an inbetween for transferring files from mac drives to pc drives (provided all permissions are what they should be).
Be sure to get compiz fusion and the advanced desktop effects packages. 3D cube desktops are fun and help with workflow a lot.