I'm not really seeing any updates except for stuff I don't want. I get a notice
about some FTP sort of app, and I don't use it. Also a photography catalog app
that I don't use either. The big blurb on top of the updates is that 11.04 is
out.

I have seen quite a few complaints about Unity. There are some that can't run
it, and others that don't like it. I thought the big thing about any form of
Linux was the freedom. If all the versions try to copy Windows 7 with visual
effects, won't that damage the freedom?
Ubuntu should be capable of those effects, but only if you WANT them.
Isn't there a fast barebones version of Linux? That would improve security only?

I'm retired, don't feel like upgrading computer (mine are custom) just to get
software I don't want. The desktop is a 2 HD dual boot so Ubuntu is on its own
HD. The other runs XP and online connections are blocked. I download files or TF
pics from Ubuntu. That's why the AV.

Computer was designed for Photoshop CS3 and there is nothing in the newer
versions of PS that I want. So I see no reason for a faster processor, graphics
card, or larger HD. Or since Windows HD is offline, even upgrading to Win 7. I
resent having to buy something that goes far beyond what I want except in the
essentials. I can live very well without HD, 3D or any graphic effects.

I read other fora on Ubuntu, and I see quite a few running older versions. What
do they set up for security? I've seen a few reply posts that they need to
update, but they have older, slower computers and can't.

I like Ubuntu - it's far closer to what I'd design for myself, but I like plain
vanilla. When security for XP laptop gets scarce, that will also switch to
Ubuntu. It's a 620 Latitude, will run CS3 but says it's designed for XP and
Vista ready. It does what I want. So I might not be able to run a version beyond
10 something. Or a lite-type newer one.

Eset is working. I've used them for years since they never required IE on the
computer. They used Winsock. Years ago, for any AV, you needed IE. Eset and
Panda didn't, and MS bought Panda.

I have an Android phone. I like the possibilities and did root it to get rid of
the bloatware. With all the new tablets, and Android's rooting capabilities, if
Android went all out as an OS, wouldn't that cut into or possibly kill Ubuntu?
Google is putting out Chrome laptops.

I'm selfish enough to want something that runs my way and NOT the way others
think it should.