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mooseyforyebs · 06-07-2009, 02:00 PM

I've finally decided to abandon windows altogether and start using Ubuntu 9.04. However, I have a few questions as to the OS's legitimacy.

1. Will I be able to use external HDDs with no problem?, especially HDDs that have been formatted and used only on Windows XP?

2. I use my computer to produce music, using programs such as Sony Acid Pro and Cubase. Will Ubuntu be a good OS for producing music? I know I can download and use Wine to run Windows Apps, but I tend to use a lot of VST plugins, will these be supported through Ubuntu and/or Wine?

3. I have heard of people having issues with Ubuntu working properly with wireless network cards. Will I be able to connect to the internet wirelessly with ease?

These issues aside, I can't wait to start really uncovering the awesomeness of this new OS and the awesome community that accompanies it. Thanks TSF!

06-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
mooseyforyebs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 28 OS: winxp, x ubuntu	Taking the Ubuntu plunge I've finally decided to abandon windows altogether and start using Ubuntu 9.04. However, I have a few questions as to the OS's legitimacy. 1. Will I be able to use external HDDs with no problem?, especially HDDs that have been formatted and used only on Windows XP? 2. I use my computer to produce music, using programs such as Sony Acid Pro and Cubase. Will Ubuntu be a good OS for producing music? I know I can download and use Wine to run Windows Apps, but I tend to use a lot of VST plugins, will these be supported through Ubuntu and/or Wine? 3. I have heard of people having issues with Ubuntu working properly with wireless network cards. Will I be able to connect to the internet wirelessly with ease? These issues aside, I can't wait to start really uncovering the awesomeness of this new OS and the awesome community that accompanies it. Thanks TSF!