10 things I miss from OSX to Ubuntu

10 things I miss from OSX to Ubuntu-general Linux technology-Linux technology and application information. The following is a detailed description. About two years ago, I didn't use the Windows operating system in my daily work and life. I first migrated to an Apple Mac Mini computer, and then bought an apple Macbook notebook to handle all my daily work, webpage design, programming, and photo management, and other transactions. I work in a company that also has a large number of Linux computers running the Ubuntu system, and a small number of machines running the Windows 2000 operating system. Therefore, I am not the only one who uses Apple's OS X, just to use it whenever possible.

Then, about two months ago, I migrated my job to a new Dell computer running the Ubuntu system. I feel very happy most of the time. However, sometimes I really miss my Apple Mac.

The following list lists 10 things that I miss most on the OS X platform.

1. Dashboard)
When I first upgraded to the Apple OS x Tiger system, I thought Dashboard was boring, and it was a waste of system resources. But two years later, it became the most memorable feature after I migrated to the Ubuntu system. The mini-accessory Program (Widgets) on the dashboard provides a variety of mini functions, from which you can see the time, weather forecast, system status, and website updates across the world ...... After a while, you will become addicted to it and indulge in it and cannot extricate yourself.

When using the new Ubuntu system, I always subconsciously click the F12 key on the keyboard to view my own accessories. However, although I am so eager to have this feature, I have not found a satisfactory desktop accessory solution on the Ubuntu platform.

2. Quicksilver Quick Start Program
On Apple's Mac, I like to use Quicksilver to quickly start applications or perform repeated operations. Without Quicksilve, I could hardly use the Apple Computer. Because, if you want me to use a searcher (Finder) to start a program such as Activity Monitor, it will drive me crazy.

Although I only use some of Quicksilve's rich features, on Ubuntu, I still cannot find any software that can well complete these "Fur tasks">. Yes. I tried the development bar, but I found it to be very slow and annoying. Do you know any Ubuntu software comparable to Quicksilve?

3. Adium web chat tool
Without a doubt, Adium is the best online chat tool I have ever used. Because it is built on the well-known Pidgin (GAIM) chat software, it is almost compatible with all Instant Messaging Protocols on the Internet. The User Interface of Adium is undoubtedly much more beautiful than Pidgin, and can be perfectly integrated with the Apple OS X system.

Using the GAIM software on Ubuntu 7.04 seems like I 've been regressing for five years. In Ubuntu, GAIM software is not so ugly as dull. In addition, it is difficult for users to detect the arrival of new messages in a timely manner, because GAIM does not have a "Loud" messaging system similar to Adium. The Pidgin version integrated in Ubuntu 7.10 looks much better, but it just hopes that it will become more beautiful and interesting to use.

4. Professional Graphic Processing Software
Yes, I know that this may be a problem that every computer user using Linux is complaining about, but I finally realized the pain it brings-on the new Ubuntu system, I cannot find any professional graphics processing software in the real sense. I know that GIMP is very good, but I am used to using Adobe Fireworks for web design and website production. GIMP does not meet my needs. I think we can only pray that Adobe will be able to support Linux more deeply!

5. TextMate Text Processing Program
Every day, I spend a lot of time working in text handlers. I have been addicted to using TextMate to complete my webpage and Ruby on Rails programming. It may not be the best text processing program in the world, but it looks like the best on Apple's Mac platform.

On Ubuntu, I used a combination of Gvim and Nautilus to replace TextMate. Gvim is good, but I am not a Vim expert, and its lack of good integration with the file browser is really bothering me. I think it will be better if I get used to it.

6. Dictionary)
The Apple Mac OS system integrates a great dictionary program. I found that I often started it (with the help of Quicksilver) to view word explanations or to find synonyms. The high-quality content in this dictionary program comes from the Oxford American Dictionary.

In Ubuntu, although there are corresponding dictionary applications, it can only retrieve words in a free dictionary Library (which makes the retrieval results and quality uneven ). On the other hand, it also requires users to connect to the Internet to find words, which is a little troublesome. Although it also has some very cool functions, such as multilingual dictionaries, the quality of the content it provides often makes people feel that there are still great improvements. Is there really no great dictionary application on Ubuntu?

7. Quicktime Multimedia Player
Quicktime Multimedia Player is one of the most popular software for Apple computer users. It is very easy to use, and it can play almost all formats of multimedia files (especially after you install the Perian plug-in ).

Playing your favorite multimedia files on Ubuntu is not a great experience. Of course, if you can spend enough time searching on the Internet, you can find many introductions. They will tell you how to play multimedia files in any format on Linux, but these solutions are generally not so "perfect ". I often find that although a multimedia file can be played, when I want to fast forward or backward, it always causes the playing software to crash. At this time, I miss Quicktime software and its conciseness!

8. Bluetooth support and Synchronization
In the Apple OS X system, Bluetooth is simple and easy to use. I have a mobile phone with the Bluetooth function \ "> it took me just a few minutes to connect it with my Mac and start Synchronizing files. A few minutes later, I made the phone a mobile wireless modem so that I could connect my apple Macbook laptop to the Internet on my way to work. To use the Bluetooth function to import and export files from devices such as this mobile phone, it is just a piece of cake on the Apple OS X system.

However, when I want to synchronize important data such as my contacts and calendars on the Ubuntu system, even though the work can be completed, the whole process is very troublesome. It seems that there is still much room for improvement in the user experience of Bluetooth functions on Ubuntu.

9. spelling check throughout the system
The Apple OS X system has a spelling check function throughout the system, which can be applied to all Cocoa-based applications. This means that no matter what you enter in your Mac, the spelling will automatically be checked. This unique check system means that when a new word appears, you only need to train a unique dictionary.

Of course, almost every Ubuntu application has the spelling check function. But the problem is that each of them is an independent system. In this way, when a new word appears, you need to train the dictionary corresponding to each application to identify it separately, which is somewhat strange. I very much hope that some experts can develop a spelling check framework throughout the system for the Linux system.

10. Smart touchpad)
Compared with the touchpad on a laptop, I prefer to use an external mouse. But if I have to use it, I hope the touchpad can be precisely located and easy to use. Apple's touchpad design is remarkable. You can set the touchpad to ignore accidental clicks, use two fingers for screen scrolling, and the cool "right-click" of the two fingers ".

After more than a year of using Apple's Macbook laptop, the touchpad on the Dell Ubuntu system was simply a poor one. First, the scrolling function of the touchpad cannot be used at all. Even worse, it lacks relevant settings (at least I didn't find them) to specify the touchpad to ignore unexpected clicks. I 've been experiencing sudden jump from the mouse pointer to other places, just because I accidentally touched the touchpad with my palm while typing. I really hope that the Ubuntu 7.10 system can solve these problems as soon as possible.

However, in general, I have to say that the Ubuntu system has a pleasant experience. Although some small problems on my Dell Ubuntu laptop really make me very worried, I believe that as long as I have a little patience, most of these problems can be solved.