Ubuntu vs. Windows

Differences from a home final user point of view between the Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) and Windows XP SP3 features, on a Dell Inspiron 9400:

Colors:       = Yes, out of the box.       = It is possible with user invervention.       = It is not possible.

Hardware: Dell Inspiron 9400 Ubuntu 9.04 Windows XP SP3
Free and legal download and installation YES (Download Ubuntu) NO
Creates Windows/Linux dual boot menu YES NO
System auto-upgrade YES NO (only patches)
Applications auto-upgrade YES NO
WEP and WPA wireless

Wireless card: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

 YES Install Intel drivers
Screen resolution

Resolution: 1920x1200. Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon x1400

 YES Install ATI drivers
Printer works

Printer: HP Deskjet F4180

YES Install HP drivers
Sound card works YES Install SigmaTel drivers
Touchpad clic detection YES Install Synaptics drivers
OSD for the case buttons YES Install Dell drivers
Secure web browser YES (Firefox) Install Firefox
Secure mail client YES (Evolution) Install Thunderbird
Office suite YES (OpenOffice.org) Install OpenOffice.org
PDF reader YES (Evince) Install Adobe Reader
Decent text editor YES (gedit) Install Notepad++
RAR decompression Applications > Add/Remove... > RAR Install 7-Zip
CD/DVD recorder YES (Brasero) Install DeepBurner Free
DVD player
  1. sudo apt-get update
  2. Insert the DVD disc and complete the wizard
Install VLC
MP3 player
  1. sudo apt-get update
  2. Open the MP3 file and complete the wizard
YES

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Last modification date: 2008-05-21