Having succesfully installed Ubuntu and Kubuntu 12.10 and Kubuntu 12.04 and given each a run through, I am in general satisfied enough to keep using these OS as my default systems. In particular, internet articulation is much easier than before--I have had no need to change programs to handle wireless connections, for example. However, there are a few nagging problems that may or may not be associated with the internet connection.
--When I used the usb to install the OS, I was informed my computer was not connected to internet, when in fact it was. This meant that I could not download updates while downloading the OS--not a serious problem, as I immediately downloaded the updates afterwards on my 'unconnected' computer.
--I've given up trying to install the microsoft fonts, as the program simply will not download them. I uninstalled the installer, but I still get this irritating little light bulb indicating that msfonts installer could not be downloaded.
--No information is provided on updates (can't download them) or on some software, such as ratings on games.
--Firefox has difficulties connecting to Yahoo.com. On the other hand, the Flash problem seems to have been fixed, at least on Kubuntu.
Otherwise, I'm happy with Kubuntu and will continue to use it as long as it continues to be a stable, easy-to-use operating system.
--When I used the usb to install the OS, I was informed my computer was not connected to internet, when in fact it was. This meant that I could not download updates while downloading the OS--not a serious problem, as I immediately downloaded the updates afterwards on my 'unconnected' computer.
--I've given up trying to install the microsoft fonts, as the program simply will not download them. I uninstalled the installer, but I still get this irritating little light bulb indicating that msfonts installer could not be downloaded.
--No information is provided on updates (can't download them) or on some software, such as ratings on games.
--Firefox has difficulties connecting to Yahoo.com. On the other hand, the Flash problem seems to have been fixed, at least on Kubuntu.
Otherwise, I'm happy with Kubuntu and will continue to use it as long as it continues to be a stable, easy-to-use operating system.
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