The early days of my Linux exploration

I decided to step back in version of Ubuntu and change to Xbuntu.  The alternative is/was to use a different distro; I may do this some day, but time is limited.  I'd really like to find a distro that runs very light, but comes with everything.  I want flash, firefox, java, a great media player, etc. installed by default.  My approach would be to turn everything off when not needed.

My decision to step back is related to a hope that my nvidia drivers will install in a previous version or that Envy will work.

I chose to go to Xbuntu because it uses a different windows manager that may be quicker on this machine.  I've read that 7.04 is great because it doesn't have Gnome dependencies.

I'll probably find a quicker CD-ROM to install with.  This one is 24X.

My hopes are to simply experiment with Compiz, but then change this into a LAMP server; possibly with all the graphics off until needed/wanted.


info on installing compiz with 7.04 - Fiesty Fawn:

http://forlong.blogage.de/article/2007/8/29/How-to-install-Compiz-Fusion-on-Ubuntu-Feisty---tutorial-for-advanced-andor-KDE-as-well-as-Xfce-users

info on installing compiz with 7.10 - Gutsy Gibbon:

http://xubuntublog.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/xubuntu-compiz-pretty-pretty-xubuntu/

this script checks your system to see if everything is kosher for compiz install:

http://forlong.blogage.de/article/pages/Compiz-Check


SYSTEM STATS:

Processor        : Pentium II (Deschutes) - 476Mhz(?)
Memory        : 515MB (301MB used)
Operating System        : Ubuntu 8.04.1
Resolution        : 1024x768 pixels
Audio Adapter        : EMU10K1 - SBLive! Value [CT4780]
ATA Maxtor 32049H2
MITSUMI CD-ROM FX240S !B