-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 07/10/2012 10:14 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Hello GNU/Linux guru's :-) > > I been using GNU/Linux systems for about a little more than 2 years now.[...] > > But upon trying the Trisquel Live image on a USB, I found a few things that I couldn't do that I am accustomed to on Ubuntu installs. I was hoping I could make a list of my daily / general computing needs here. And slowly learn to replace , modify, work around, or just manually add the the applications in which I use to do those things. Sorry if this list gets long, I plan to add to it over time as obstacles arise. > > [...] (Can't help with the Flash part in your request) > Second, I tried to install the Ubuntu One syncing service. [...] If > installation of Ubuntu One is not possible I would be willing to switch to a fully Free alternative, but I don't have the hardware or knowledge to set up an ownCloud server. So I would need something that is hosted already. Eventually I would like to have a home server. But will have to be placed on hold for now. [..]
Ubuntu One's server is not "free as in freedom" and I doubt anyone here will help install the client on Trisquel. Cutting the dependence on such non-free services and reaching autonomy is another path to running free software in as many situations as possible. I am glad you noticed/asked about Ubuntu One. This article may help learn a bit more about why it's an important subject: http://autonomo.us/2008/07/14/franklin-street-statement/ There is a growing list of OwnCloud providers. Make sure the one you choose has version 4.04, many bugs have been fixed. Portknox seems promising. As always, keep good backups and be careful with the data you trust 3rd parties with. I encourage you to try and setup your own OwnCloud, it's not that hard. I used Dreamhost and here are my notes: http://wiki.dreamhost.com/OwnCloud One huge advantage of having your own is you can essentially have unlimited storage, well, limited only by your financial means and equipment :) By all means come back and share your findings. Cheers, Fabian Rodriguez http://trisquel.magicfab.ca -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) Comment: PGP/Mime available upon request Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAk/8PboACgkQfUcTXFrypNWyfwCbBQrfcGBraZ5CarqAYLjtt38q 6hQAoKRyb7xdDgEatpsHSE7ixLqVqPUS =2fzp -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
