I have been writing posts reflecting my journey with linux Ubuntu and have come to a final conclusion for anyone who is thinking about using or switching. Ubuntu is easy to install IF everything goes smoothly. On my first try it installed but would not start up. On my second try it installed but locked me out asking for a password and username that I did not have. On my final try it installed just fine. The install can be easy but its aggravating. Once installed, its ready to go….well wait..browsing the internet is equally aggravating. Most of the plugins that come with Firefox on linux do not work and websites won’t load. If you try to install a plugin it won’t install. (and yes i had the linux version). Bottom line: with all of the bugs of doing something as simple as printing or trying to install needed software its not worth it. No matter how aggravating Windows can be its much more efficient and practical. I don’t want to spend all night trying to make a video play on Ubuntu or installing AVG and then in the end having then not work.

One of the worst qualities of the mobile internet is sadly, the browser. Internet Explorer mobile edition is in ancient times. Microsoft has truly dropped the ball at that. Opera mobile has its qualities, but contrary, its issues. Finally, the savior is here…

Skyfire mobile browser seems the be the light at the end of the tunnel. This browser claims it can run anything a PC browser can run and display it at full webpage view. Knowing this and from viewing the demo on their site, this product will revolutionize mobile internet. I have recently signed up to participate in beta 1 of the testing phase and I should be getting my download link shortly. I will be testing it on the Palm Treo 700wx (windows mobile). As soon as I get it, I’ll post my official review and how it performs on my phone. Check back for updates.