Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron” review

Briard at Gizmo’s Tech Support Alert Newsletter has a review of Ubuntu 8.04, a.k.a. as “Hardy Heron”, and what he had to do to get it up and running as well as possible.

It might be useful for those interested in trying it out, but his experience wasn’t encouraging.

Lifehacker, on the other hand, has a much more positive review of Hardy Heron.  It hardly sounds like the same operating system.

Take each with a heaping helping of salt and consider trying or not.

Take up the Slax with a portable Linux system

Slax is a Linus system that is specifically designed for CD, USB Flash Key, MP3 Player, Camera or even a Hard Drive.

“Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with a modular approach and outstanding design. Despite its small size, Slax provides a wide collection of pre-installed software for daily use, including a well organized graphical user interface and useful recovery tools for system administrators.

The modular approach gives you the ability to include any other software in Slax easily. If you’re missing your favourite text editor, networking tool or game, simply download a module with the software and copy it to Slax, no need to install, no need to configure.”

Remastersys creates a custom Ubuntu Linux CD or Flash drive

A post at Ubuntugeek has instructions on using Remastersys to install Ubuntu on a CD or Flash drive so you can boot Linux with it.

Ubuntu in Microsoft Virtual PC

Attention Linux fans: The Sean Blog has instructions on how to install Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron in Microsoft’s Virtual PC 2007.

Recommended by ZDNet.

Trying out Linux versions in 2007

Regular contributor to Tech Support Alert email newsletter “Briard” has written a fascinating account of how he tried a dozen different Linux distros in his search for a Vista replacement. Briard is no Linux dude, just a typical experienced Windows user, so his findings are of great relevance to any Window user who has been tempted to try the Linux path. He’s written a great review; it’s amusing, informative and very timely. For a different take on the same subject check out this article suggested by subscriber Robin Martin and this one suggested by Mikel Peterson.

Glide for uploading and managing data by computer or phone

Glide lets you upload and manage your data, as well as use online software. “Glide Welcomes PC, Mac, Linux, RIM BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and iPhone Users.” Up to 2GB free, more with monthly or annual billing.