Since I began this little challenge testing out if Ubuntu Linux was really ready for the lime light. I've successfully installed Ubuntu on my low spec'd Dell. The whole install process was a breeze as expected but now comes the fun part, I need to accomplish two other requirements for this to be successful.
Now this isn't so much a part of the challenge but a request by my Dad, which is to allow the computer to display most/all of its interface in Chinese basic. Now most users will download and install Ubuntu in their own regions but if Ubuntu can do this easily then I'm pretty much sold. The other task of mine is to setup an SSH session that I can log into and perform quick fixes. Now I've got a few configuration changes to make before this goes out to my parents house.
I'll document any neat little scripts I decide to add into the mix, but so far I'm pretty happy with all the basic Linux functionality I got from Ubuntu with little to no effort. So I've decided to add a few geek requirements into the mix to make it interesting but the Challenge will really start when I give it to my Dad for use. Check back for more updates, I suspect that they'll be more spread out since I'm going to keep the challenge going for at least 6 months.
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