Windows 7: Microsoft's Linux killer?

[chandru.in]

I noticed that ubuntu started taking LOTS of time to boot and go between install steps ever since 7.10 was released. I think its because my comp and several others' computers have hardware that causes compiz to hang and waste time.

Whats YOUR hardware configuration ?

8.10 boots in close to 30 secs (timed with mobile ) and I find it pretty good given the fact that I did absolutely nothing to configure anything in it (except wallpaper and FF bookmarks and installation of few packages). As number of installed packages grows, movement between install steps should theoretically increase (but never noticed anything significant in all Ubuntu versions I have used).

My config AMD dual core 4000+ and 2 GB RAM with an ASUS Mobo using nvidia's chipset and graphics.

even windows has its own boot time, doesn't it ?

Yup definitely it would and it will not be as heavy as Live CD. Technically it should be similar to Alternate CD's as both boot the system and load just the installer instead of a full desktop.

 

[Hitboxx]

Just for the record, I still hold the best installation record for Fedora 9 64bit from Live Gnome cd under 6 minutes without any codecs but still a fully working OS. Yep that was an awesome day.

 

[chandru.in]

Just for the record, I still hold the best installation record for Fedora 9 64bit from Live Gnome cd under 6 minutes without any codecs but still a fully working OS. Yep that was an awesome day.

He he more reliable sources proving I was not a liar.

 

[Faun]

Respect is earned. I take Kalpiks word with more value than I would for a majority of users theres nothing to be amazed there.

Enlightening words. So obviously you too are no less no more than Metaaaaaaaaal.

 

[FilledVoid]

Enlightening words. So obviously you too are no less no more than Metaaaaaaaaal.

Ive never claimed I was. As I said how you think I am is your perception. I care very little of of what that is.

 

[kalpik]

Ok.. First this thread went off-topic with people comparing boot times (and im ashamed i chipped into the discussion for the same), and now i see that this thread has turned into a ground for personal attacks. So i guess there is nothing else to but to lock it.