On 03/03/12 16:26, mac wrote: > On 03/03/12 16:13, Bruno Girin wrote: > <snip> >> I've discussed that with a friend before. The problem of an option >> during the install or upgrade is that a number of users would not know >> which option to choose... > > Bruno >>> Thanks for your thoughtful and informative reply. You've > persuaded me to go for the simple upgrade, and to think about installing > a 'traditional' desktop from the repos if I don't get on with Unity.
If you will be your own admin, and if you have not yet played with unity, then you might easily at first feel in alien territory even though the default stuff will probably go seamlessly. I found my own habits and expectations faded only quite slowly, which caused irritation and frustration at first, even though I was sold on the unity principle, and I also knew novice friends who liked it. The 12.04 beta1 (DVD) is available for download now and although at this stage a beta1 (install) is attracting large numbers of updates, as might be expected, the live dvd works ok here, and would give you opportunity for some advanced experience. Even if you later consider a Gnome3 direction - also maybe a bit alien - a useful wayside rest stop could be an additional install of an Lubuntu or Xubuntu session from the software centre lubuntu-desktop or xubuntu desktop This would give the option of logging into a non unity session with a nicely retro feel environment. -- alan cocks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
