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[frayadjacent]

Well, I thought I was going to become a Windows person for about 18 hours there, but the installation was so frustrating I gave up.  I could spend the weekend figuring out which drivers I needed to install and in what order.  Because without the drivers there was no way I could see to find out what kind of adapters my computer has and therefore what kind of drivers I need.  See how much sense it makes? 

Or I could just install Ubuntu, which I'd been debating doing anyway.  I harbor no illusions that this will be generally easier to learn or use than Windows, but I'm a lot more motivated to improve my knowledge and skills with Linux than with Microsoft products.  I already know some of the basics through work, though I've never had to deal with admin stuff before.  (Or been permitted to, for that matter.)

Still, within 5 minutes of inserting the Ubuntu install disk, I had functioning internet, and 2 hours later I've already installed VLC, Cinelerra (sorry, thirdblindmouse! I fear Blender), and some work-related apps. 

:D

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[frayadjacent]

OMG -- self rec away!!! THANK YOU. I will be using these tutorials tons. Do you mind if I hit you up in the future if I have questions or problems? I promise to search the internet first, heh!

And also thanks so much for the info about file browsers, desktop customization, etc. Hooray!

I actually don't need Cinelerra or anything else on the new-to-me machine right now, because I have clips for the current vid and another one already made for FCP, and my thesis is on my work computer, but I still just want to PLAY WITH MY NEW TOY.

[beccatoria]

You can totally hit me up! :D I can't promise I'll actually have any answers, but I shall do my best! :)

And honestly, not being totally reliant on it is probably the best way to learn; that way setbacks won't feel like monumental fail panics. ;)

There are some other vidding software options too, if you don't get on with Cinelerra, that aren't as advanced but are probably more stable. Plus soonish there should be a more usable version of Lightworks for Linux (currently in beta stage and usable but still not as advanced as Cinelerra, though eventually it'll surpass it).

Go forth and play with your toy!

[frayadjacent]

Thanks!

not being totally reliant on it is probably the best way to learn; that way setbacks won't feel like monumental fail panics

Good point!

Yes, I'll definitely keep an eye on Lightworks. It sounds like a very cool project! I remember you mentioning that Cinelerra isn't being maintained much, so at some point I might switch to that.