Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 11th Oct 2005 11:28 UTC, submitted by ankitmalik
"While this release isn't perfect, it's very, very good. I've tried a lot of Linux distributions over the years, and Ubuntu is definitely one of the best. If you're already using Ubuntu, the new release is worth the upgrade. If you haven't tried Ubuntu yet, the Breezy release would be a good time to check in and see what all the fuss is about. It's one of the easiest Linux distros to install, and should serve newbies and Linux gurus well."
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Ubuntu, the distro for the user that wants Windows but doesn't want to pay for it.
Nonsense that is linspire or Xandros and you know it.
Ubuntu is almost the opposite of the windows look a like distros keeping most of the default Gnome environment with its odd blend of Mac OS 9 and Windows behaviors in place.
I understand Ubuntu was the hot thing for the moment so its fashionable and trendy to poo-poo it.
There are other reasons to crack on Ubuntu like the CLI install and the too ugly for words color defaults (no not a fan of blue desktops but there are better ways to blend earth colors, period). You can even crack that it does not include any real server admin tools confining one to either stay with a desktop config or go to the command line for most server configs.
But ... windows look-a-like?? Silly and inane and totally uneducated response.
I like Gnome, prefer the apt-get package management via synaptic, the blend of non-distro specific (for the most) admin tools and the inclusion of the linux-restricted modules. That last part allows me to live with Ubuntu without having to re-compile my madwifi support for every new kernel release.
But that is just me. There are plenty of very valid reasons to use other distros.
However, that does not excuse a completely unwarranted and unreasonable remark like the one you made.
You want a gnome windows look-a-like try RH 8 or Sun's Java Desktop. Ubuntu ain't it.