I love it when technology just works. In my most recent  reason for loving Ubuntu Linux, I plugged my new video iPod into my laptop and was surprised when the device showed up on the desktop, named correctly and ready to play music (I didn’t have any video on the device when I plugged it in).

Now, this shouldn’t be a big deal, I understand. Plugging an iPod into a computer should result in the same result. However, I’ve found that to be grossly uncommon. For instance, I used to have Windows XP installed on my laptop (as well as several desktops) and was frustrated by devices* not working when attached - my previous iPod for instance.  Even when the device was formatted (via iTunes), every few connections would either fail or result in difficulty to eventually disconnect the device (such as having to click on the ‘remove device’ icon and figure out what USB device was the iPod).

So, to wrap this up: once again I’m blown away by how smooth running and efficient Ubuntu has been for me.

*Devices for me include my digital camera, the iPod, and even a mouse or two. And yes, I’m pretty proficient in being able to figure out formatting and drivers.

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