07-15-2013, 06:18 AM
I successfully installed Ubuntu linux on an hp5100 that I was given. It's sharp looking and even somewhat like osx. My main goal was to install vnc server so I could put the computer in a corner and use it remotely. Unfortunately after 3 hours I'm throwing in the towel. I've used several "how to's" that make it look simple but the darn program simply won't run.
I played with linux several years ago and gave up on it because nothing worked without installing thirteen other support programs first and as a result...nothing worked. I think things have improved as a lot of programs came pre-installed with Ubuntu linux but installing additional programs appears to still be too difficult for a mere mortal.
I played with linux several years ago and gave up on it because nothing worked without installing thirteen other support programs first and as a result...nothing worked. I think things have improved as a lot of programs came pre-installed with Ubuntu linux but installing additional programs appears to still be too difficult for a mere mortal.