Novo em Gnu/Linux !? O que esperar?

APLinhares · 22 de Setembro de 2009

Aqui está um artigo interessante, que é sempre bom relembrar. Apesar de ser dedicado ao Ubuntu, como é óbvio, é universal para a grande maioria das distribuições existentes.

Entering the world of Ubuntu for the first time is something both exciting and confusing for a new user. That's why I chose ten things which I believe every new user should keep in mind when starting to use Ubuntu.

When I'm lurking around the web I always seem to stumble upon blog posts, forum topics, Twitter tweets from new users who are dissapointed with their first Ubuntu experience. I understand if it didn't work properly because of hardware failures or a bug causes your computer to freak out but one reason that I see all the time which "grinds my gears" is that it's different.

What I noticed from the users who complain because Ubuntu is different is that they have a very unfair view about what Ubuntu will be like. That's why instead of complaining to myself and others and not doing anything productive I decided to create a small list of what to expect when using Ubuntu for the first time so that future newbies can judge it more fairly.

Don't expect it to be a free version of Windows or Mac
If you do you will be sorely dissapointed. There are similarities between these operating systems but things in Ubuntu work and look different because it is something different.

Expect looking for alternative programs
Unless all of the programs which your accustomed to are available on Linux then expect looking for alternative software to use. This is not Ubuntu or Linux fault but more the software developers fault. You can complain to them or look at the great programs already available on Linux. You may even prefer them over your old software.

Expect a different look
Ubuntu has it's own original look so don't expect a stylish Mac look alike when you first use it. The great thing about Ubuntu though is that you can easily change the look of it into whatever you like. If you want it to look like Vista or Mac OS X then you can even though I suggest breaking out of the mold and using a more original theme.

Expect things to be done differently
Everything from installing a program to updating your computer is done differently in Ubuntu. I find doing tasks like installing a program easier in Ubuntu then in other operating systems but that's just my taste.

Expect a different community
I don't see this mentioned too much but the Ubuntu community (and Linux communities) are in my opinion very different from other communities. In general they're very friendly and always willing to help out.

There you go. New users read it, remember it and try to enjoy the new discoveries. If anyone has other things they think new users should be aware of when entering the Ubuntu world then please comment and I will mention it in the article.
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