Ubuntu FTW

Well, after several days of tweaking, I have Ubuntu Gutsy running smoothly on my Eee PC! There are fortunately some scripts out there that make everything work all nice and pretty on the Eee, like the wireless adapter, webcam, and special function keys.

Unfortunately, I could not get Evolution to sync with Exchange because my Exchange provider (1and1) uses Exchange 2007. However, I managed to get Outlook 2003 working via Crossover Linux. What a great piece of software, by the way. It’s essentially WINE for nubs. I also installed Firefox 3 Beta 4, and it’s running smooth like butter on the Eee. Can’t wait for the final release!

But the crowning glory? I got USB internet sharing on my Shadow to work flawlessly!

So, I accomplished the two major things I had hoped to accomplish by switching from Xandros to Ubuntu: I can access my Exchange account, and I can use internet sharing through my phone. So hooray for me. And hooray for Ubuntu!

I am loving Ubuntu so very much. I don’t know why I stayed away from Linux for so long. I plan to install Ubuntu on my desktop over spring break. But since Evolution can’t solve my Exchange problem, I’m not really tied to Gnome anymore. I might try KDE to see what all the fuss is about. There seem to be fierce loyalties on either side!

I might also try XFCE on the Eee, since it’s a “lighter” desktop system, but I’ve got everything running so smoothly in Gnome, I’m almost afraid to touch it!