Hardy Heron

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Starting the Linux experiment. With 2 years to go until Windows 7, and this old desktop I use only occasionally (and mostly for storage of my photo collection) I have moved this computer over to Linux. Well, to be precise, it is now dual boot, thanks to the Wubi installer (basically a one-click install, with no partitioning etc), pretty damn nice as far as I can tell. The GUI is a little different, as are folder systems etc, but overall seems to be a pretty intuitive experience. Picked up drivers for my external wifi and HDD without me doing anything, and comes loaded with open office and firefox, and 0 bloatware, what more can you ask for?

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