[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu 12.04 with Xubuntu desktop

Jan Greeff jan at verslank.net
Fri Mar 30 10:10:49 UTC 2012


Why on earth the resistance to learning the Xosa-click in order to 
pronounce Xubuntu correctly?

Langjan



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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