[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu 12.04 with Xubuntu desktop
Frank Kusel
frankk at ansys.co.za
Tue Apr 3 06:49:01 UTC 2012
On 2012/03/30 12:10 PM, Jan Greeff wrote:
> Why on earth the resistance to learning the Xosa-click in order to
> pronounce Xubuntu correctly?
>
> Langjan
>
Groan! Considering the drama surrounding the pronounciation of "Linux".
Then imagine explaining the click-X sound so foreign to European ears!
>
>
> On 30/03/2012 11:01, Marius Kruger wrote:
>> On 30 March 2012 10:05, Bill Cairns<cairnsww at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am looking forward to Ubuntu 12.04, but am trying to prepare myself
>>> for the transition. My plan is to use Xubuntu as a fall back platform
>>> so that I can continue to be productive at the same time as learning
>>> Unity.
>> I haven't tried Xubuntu in quite a while, but since 11.10 I recommend
>> Lubuntu to everyone wanting a
>> familiar/non-resource-hungry ubuntu.
>> Apparently the Gnome2-like desktop in 12.04 is also workable again.
>> http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/03/gnome-classic-in-ubuntu-12-04-its-like-nothing-ever-changed/
>>
>> http://www.linuxcandy.com/2012/03/a-brief-look-at-ubuntu-12-04-lts.html
>>
>>> My question: will I be able to install Ubuntu 12.04 with
>>> xubuntu-desktop in the same way
>> yes
>>
>>> or are there some hidden problems that
>>> might come and bite me?
>> no
>>
>>> PS can we insist on a Xhosa pronunciation for "Xubuntu"?
>> no, pronounce it Zoo-boon-tu
>> :P
>>
>
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