Ubuntu: New User - Have some questions

[StarsFan4Life]

I finally came around and decided to jump into the world of Linux. I guess you can call Ubuntu Linux because of it's kernell, but it is very easy to use.

I have a couple of questions regarding backups, access and applications for Ubuntu. I look forward to learning from the pros here and hope to eventually return the favor.

First question:

I installed Ubuntu on a Dell Latitude X300 (one of those mini laptops with a cd-rom) and it runs GREAT! I am really surprised at how well it handles everything I have thrown at it with only 1gb of ram. With that said, I am having troubles accessing files/folders on my home network via my WHS server. I have a share setup at \\svrhomewhs\media with access to all of my pictures, music, videos, etc on my WHS server. I love WHS btw...still running the trial and hope when the time comes I can just purchase a key and carry on. My question is, how can I have a permanent mount/map of \\svrhomewhs\media in Ubuntu so I don't have to manually access that folder all the time? I am not really familiar with "commands" with Linux so please bare with me.

Second question:

Can I utilize the backup feature of WHS to backup my Ubuntu machine? On Windows I have to install certain software so the backups can run. Can this be done with Linux as well?

Third question:

What free applications do you guys recommend I download and use with Ubuntu? I installed VLC lastnight but then fell asleep due to a head cold...but wanted to keep going.

Any advise on Ubuntu in a Windows network environment would be greatly appreciated. I hope you welcome me with open arms.....

 

[TBSN]

to answer your third question, try Songbird, Google Picasa, dropbox...

it depends on what you want to do. There is plenty of software out there and I have yet to pay for any of it.

 

[little elvis]

Originally posted by: StarsFan4Life
I finally came around and decided to jump into the world of Linux. I guess you can call Ubuntu Linux because of it's kernell, but it is very easy to use.

I have a couple of questions regarding backups, access and applications for Ubuntu. I look forward to learning from the pros here and hope to eventually return the favor.

First question:

I installed Ubuntu on a Dell Latitude X300 (one of those mini laptops with a cd-rom) and it runs GREAT! I am really surprised at how well it handles everything I have thrown at it with only 1gb of ram. With that said, I am having troubles accessing files/folders on my home network via my WHS server. I have a share setup at \\svrhomewhs\media with access to all of my pictures, music, videos, etc on my WHS server. I love WHS btw...still running the trial and hope when the time comes I can just purchase a key and carry on. My question is, how can I have a permanent mount/map of \\svrhomewhs\media in Ubuntu so I don't have to manually access that folder all the time? I am not really familiar with "commands" with Linux so please bare with me.

Second question:

Can I utilize the backup feature of WHS to backup my Ubuntu machine? On Windows I have to install certain software so the backups can run. Can this be done with Linux as well?

Third question:

What free applications do you guys recommend I download and use with Ubuntu? I installed VLC lastnight but then fell asleep due to a head cold...but wanted to keep going.

Any advise on Ubuntu in a Windows network environment would be greatly appreciated. I hope you welcome me with open arms.....

Check this out... Link

Looks daunting but, it's not that bad. Check out ubuntuforums.org, it's a great community and you will likely find answers to all your questions.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: StarsFan4Life

Third question:

What free applications do you guys recommend I download and use with Ubuntu? I installed VLC lastnight but then fell asleep due to a head cold...but wanted to keep going.

Any advise on Ubuntu in a Windows network environment would be greatly appreciated. I hope you welcome me with open arms.....

Media player: Banshee
DVD: VLC
FF extensions: NoScript and Adblock
Firewall (IPTables) GUI Setup: Firestarter
Compiz Desktop Effects (The almighty cube and stuff)

 

[nsafreak]

Let's see, a few applications I like to recommend

For the rare windows program that doesn't have a Linux equivalent: Wine
Non Linear Video Compositor: Cinelerra
IRC: XChat
Audio playback: Rhythmbox

There's tons more, all depends on what you want to do.