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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Thinking of having a dabble in Linux just to see how it performs etc.

Currently have a macbook pro running OSX and using virtualbox want to run windows (XP and 7 ) and another OS so linux seemed the obvious choice but which one is a good start ?
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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it depends on what you want really if you want a disro out of the box ubuntu or kubuntu are easy to work with if u really want to get ur teeth into something a bit more linux look at gentoo

thats my opinion swiss give me a shout if you wanna chat
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Linux Mint 10, Fedora, openSUSE and as said, Ubuntu.

Have a look and see what takes your fancy.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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I use ubuntu on my pc , with a macosx theme
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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thanks for the options guys, I am currently d/l ubuntu to see how it looks and go from there.

This OSX theme, antc is that not a bit confusing when you are running them side by side ??
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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No as it's dualboot on my pc not mac. My mac is being repaired so it helps with the withdrawal symptoms
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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I really rate Ubuntu.

Not tried any of the others.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Definitely Ubuntu, Virtual Box has guest additions for Ubuntu.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Well all installed and working okay (ish)
Actually did the install on the train going home

Installed guest additions

Just finding my way around the system and tweaking it. First issue I have is full screen. The OS cant seem to understand my native resolution on the macbook pro, defaults to 800 x 640.

Any ideas how I get it to see the macbook pro graphics card ?
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Does crtl + F not do it? Use the one of the right side of the keyboard not the left.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Does crtl + F not do it? Use the one of the right side of the keyboard not the left.
Yes that worked ! God knows why it was not working at the weekend

Only thing is the resolution is fine now but the monitor is still unrecognised, is that normal ?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Is it not outputting to an external screen?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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I need to make a move.. Check this link..

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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cheers
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