[FAQ]Laptops for Linux
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 Dec 18 2006, 01:13 PM, updated 7y ago
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Hi,
I'm looking for a laptop which can support Linux well. I've heard that Asus, IBM and Toshiba are pretty good but I'm looking for comments from people who have tried it already and their experience on using it on their own laptops (not necessarily from the brands that I've mentioned). Oh, and I'm a Fedora user. Thanks.  |
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Dec 18 2006, 01:32 PM
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running an ibm r51, but bought it for 2-3 years. been running linux on it for 2 years.
work like charm on ubuntu, still can't get the internal modem working. thats the only problem. otherwise it is good. by then ubuntu comes with wireless firmware, and run and i810 graphics which have open source driver. |
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Dec 18 2006, 01:44 PM
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I'm using ubuntu 6.10 with Acer 5670..
Everything is running fine. |
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Dec 18 2006, 02:01 PM
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Thanks. I was thinking of getting one with Intel's graphics chipset as well since they have open source drivers.
Basically, I'm thinking of using it more for software development, simulation (not graphical) and working (reports etc.). |
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Dec 18 2006, 02:05 PM
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What I did last time was google my laptop's model to see what other people said about it. Works better if you choose the bigger brands, and also if the model is not too new.
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Dec 18 2006, 04:01 PM
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acer 5563NWXMi
everything (including the built-in webcam) works except virtualization. has been using it for more than 5 months. running on Fedora core 5 with XGL. This post has been edited by soultracker: Dec 23 2006, 11:21 PM |
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Dec 18 2006, 05:50 PM
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The Compaq Evo N800w is my spare machine. Using Ubuntu on it, everything works, just have not tested the internal modem as yet.
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Dec 18 2006, 06:18 PM
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im using Fujitsu S6240.
Dual boot for xp and ubuntu 6.10 and my ubuntu 6.10 is beryl installed for 3D |
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Dec 18 2006, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE(elfreakz @ Dec 18 2006, 06:18 PM) im using Fujitsu S6240. yer la tu Dual boot for xp and ubuntu 6.10 and my ubuntu 6.10 is beryl installed for 3D   bangga! bangga!Mine IBM 512ED Pentium I powered by SLAX Kill Bill Edition  This post has been edited by anetwork: Dec 18 2006, 07:18 PM |
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Dec 18 2006, 10:32 PM
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Acer 5004MWLCi. Work very fine on FC6 except 3D beryl and internal wireless card.
I think nvidia card is better than ati card for Fedora user. |
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Dec 18 2006, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(chenyw @ Dec 18 2006, 10:32 PM) Acer 5004MWLCi. Work very fine on FC6 except 3D beryl and internal wireless card. I load FC4 through external USB HDD with my Aspire 5500Z.I think nvidia card is better than ati card for Fedora user. Works beautiful !! Not yet test the modem, as I have not use it at all. Other then that, everything ok so far for me.  |
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Dec 18 2006, 11:47 PM
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Try fc6 which is much much better than fc4. Internal wireless normally wont work. I am looking for help actually....
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Dec 19 2006, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(anetwork @ Dec 18 2006, 07:14 PM) yer la tu ye lah bangga bangga! bangga!Mine IBM 512ED Pentium I powered by SLAX Kill Bill Edition  |
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Dec 21 2006, 08:53 AM
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OK. I guess there are no more response. I'd like to thank everyone who responded. I think most laptops seem to work without a problem but I think I'll be going for 1 with the Intel graphics chipset and make sure that the internal wireless modem has a driver and ACPI is supported. Those are probably the 2 most important parts that may have problems.
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Dec 22 2006, 02:25 AM
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I'm using Ubuntu Drapper on my NEC E400. everythin works fine. all the driver for my notebook is applicable.
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Dec 23 2006, 11:17 PM
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Using Ubuntu Edgy on an old Fujitsu Lifebook C2220, everything works except the MMC card reader, touchpad (not working fully - detected as ps2 mouse)... Wireless via a Belkin G PCMCIA card... The onboard ATI 340M graphics chip runs Beryl well enough, but with blur and wobbly turned off. Rain doesn't work at all.
I think getting a lappy with intel graphics for general use a good choice as the intel graphics chipset has the most mature open-source driver, as long as you don't plan to game with it... |
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Dec 25 2006, 10:46 PM
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toshiba A60 work fine
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Dec 26 2006, 12:48 AM
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i just ran Knoppix on my MacBook just now. works fine.
didn't test WiFi connections and stuff, cos was doing something else.  |
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Dec 29 2006, 11:20 PM
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Knoppix works fine on my IBM Thinkpad R40
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Dec 30 2006, 04:31 AM
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i just ran Slax Server 5.x.x, Knoppix and Ubuntu 5.10 on a Dell Inspiron 600m. works fine.
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Dec 30 2006, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(thesoothsayer @ Dec 18 2006, 02:01 PM) Thanks. I was thinking of getting one with Intel's graphics chipset as well since they have open source drivers. im working on software development..and im using ubuntu edgy+xgl in my acer 5563 notebook..no problem till now..has used more than 5 month..Basically, I'm thinking of using it more for software development, simulation (not graphical) and working (reports etc.). even i have dual boot, ubuntu and xp..xp only for graphics and games thinggy..  QUOTE(soultracker @ Dec 18 2006, 04:01 PM) acer 5563NWXMi everything (including the built-in webcam) works except virtualization. has been using it for more than 5 months. running on Fedora core 5 with XGL.  mind help me with webcam? what patched you used?This post has been edited by NeophyteHeaven: Dec 30 2006, 01:14 PM |
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Dec 30 2006, 04:08 PM
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Yeah, I would also like to know how to get the webcam working. Mine is an Acer Aspire 5562NWXMi. I think the difference between 5562 and 5563 is that the former is CD, and the latter is a C2D, but that doesn't matter.
I got my wireless working (ipw3945) with NetworkManager, and my ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (fglrx) working too. Using Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft with Xgl + Beryl. Everything's working, except the webcam, as I mentioned above. |
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Dec 31 2006, 11:02 AM
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i am using compaq presario m2000
everything is well running fedora core 4 + ubuntu 5.10 |
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Dec 31 2006, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(NeophyteHeaven @ Dec 30 2006, 01:14 PM) im working on software development..and im using ubuntu edgy+xgl in my acer 5563 notebook..no problem till now..has used more than 5 month.. i'm using thiseven i have dual boot, ubuntu and xp..xp only for graphics and games thinggy.. mind help me with webcam? what patched you used?http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html my webcam info: Vendor ID : 0x46d (logitech) Product ID: 0x896 |
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Dec 31 2006, 10:45 PM
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Zenwalk 4.0 & later Ubuntu 6.10 on Compaq Presario V3000.
Getting the Broadcom wireless working on this lappie is a hassle though.. This post has been edited by feedzz: Dec 31 2006, 10:45 PM |
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Jan 1 2007, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(soultracker) i'm using this http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html I seemed to have gotten the gspca kernel module to load. Is there any way that I could test whether my camera could capture? |
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Jan 1 2007, 10:18 PM
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asus is A ok
a very long long time ago i have win linux n bsd living in harmony now i guess, most lappy can take it. u can always try n error to make sure  |
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Jan 2 2007, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(yjwong @ Jan 1 2007, 04:02 PM) QUOTE(soultracker) i'm using this http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html I seemed to have gotten the gspca kernel module to load. Is there any way that I could test whether my camera could capture? |
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Jan 2 2007, 03:05 PM
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using taiwan made laptop (ESC Elitegroup)...n running on Ubuntu Edgy 6.10....goin ok but kinda lagging...i think its bcoz of d videocard...
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Jan 2 2007, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(NeophyteHeaven @ Dec 30 2006, 01:14 PM) ..xp only for graphics and games thinggy.. I'm using Ubuntu for graphics. There's a good vector package called Xara Xtreme and it's free. One or two features are still being ported over but pretty usable. I also use Canvas 7 for Windows through WINE. Works quite well. - yap |
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Jan 4 2007, 01:50 AM
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Guys, why don't you pin the thread. This will be quite a help as almost everyone of us will eventually install linux on our laptops (if haven't already).
I suggest the following format of posting: 1. Laptop make and model 2. Tested distro version 3. What does NOT work or is a hassle to set up Comments =========================== 1. Compaq Armada M300 (P3 600MHz, 320MB RAM) 2. Fedora Core 5 3. Didn't test internal modem - no results guaranteed 3. When installing FC5 - must use NOFB switch otherwise anaconda goes white screen 3. Old Aztech wireless PCMCIA does not work (and I couldn't be bothered trying hard to fix it) Generally - I'll use it as a home web/ftp server/squid in the future. It works okay as a "desktop", but it's an old lappie and it can't keep up with newest distros (it's slow). |
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Jan 4 2007, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(Polishman @ Jan 4 2007, 01:50 AM) Guys, why don't you pin the thread. This will be quite a help as almost everyone of us will eventually install linux on our laptops (if haven't already). QUOTE Generally - I'll use it as a home web/ftp server/squid in the future. It works okay as a "desktop", but it's an old lappie and it can't keep up with newest distros (it's slow). It's a good Idea. You can't change a laptop's components so it's easier to know what you could expect to be broken if you get a new laptop and you could also see which old laptop works with what distro.I'll test the V3000's pcmcia later and update my list accordingly. |
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Jan 4 2007, 01:47 PM
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It's pinned and hope you guys can contribute more.
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Jan 15 2007, 09:44 AM
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Anyone tried out the hardware virtualization on a core duo laptop before? I can't seem to find any real instance of someone actually using it on a laptop.
It would be great if there's anyone here who has tried it or found a laptop that actually supports it. |
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Jan 15 2007, 11:03 AM
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What do you mean?
I'm using MS Virtual PC 2004 running Ubuntu on Centrino Yonah, but somehow, it only detects my processor as Pentium 3, 333mhz. Painfully slow. |
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Jan 15 2007, 12:14 PM
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Currently, virtualization is done by software (well, maybe not exactly since some desktops do support the hardware virtualization). Examples are VMWare and MS Virtual PC which uses a on-the-fly translation for binaries and paravirtualization on Xen, which needs the source code of the guest OS to be modified.
However, the new Intel and AMD processors support some form of virtualization on the hardware itself. This is supposed to give a better performance in terms of robustness and speed. Since all Core Duos are supposed to have this technology, I was wondering if there is anyone here who has seen a laptop which can actually do it. I read somewhere that it also needs a compatible chipset, bios firmware and some other stuff to enable the hardware virtualization. Edit: After some more googling, I found that Dell will have an option in the BIOS if the laptop supports the hardware virtualization, for IBM/Lenovo the T60 supports it (not sure about others) and you'll need to check for the option in the BIOS as well, HP does not support it at all and seems like Asus doesn't support it either, as of the moment. If you want to check if a laptop supports it, try to reboot and check the bios for VMM support (Intel) or SVM (AMD). Another option is using a Linux live CD and read the /proc/cpuinfo flags. Intel CPUs should show vmx and AMDs should show SVM. I'm excited now. This post has been edited by thesoothsayer: Jan 15 2007, 12:47 PM |
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Jan 21 2007, 08:00 PM
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i have tried my HP nx6120 for linux and unix... it's well supported and no problem...
i have tried Ubuntu and also FreeBSD |
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Feb 2 2007, 12:17 AM
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Compaq presario V3164AU
AMD turion x 2 Wireless not working under MandrivaOne Everything else works. Ubuntu - everything works after install the bcm43xx-fwcutter - sames goes with kubuntu but keep on hanging on me This post has been edited by Synco: Feb 3 2007, 07:05 AM |
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Feb 13 2007, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(Synco @ Feb 2 2007, 12:17 AM) Compaq presario V3164AU Does your laptop have the BCM4311 in it? It doesn't work well with bcm43xx-fwcutter and edgy. I got problems with that and tried NdisWrapper as some posts suggested. Seems stable for me so far.AMD turion x 2 Wireless not working under MandrivaOne Everything else works. Ubuntu - everything works after install the bcm43xx-fwcutter - sames goes with kubuntu but keep on hanging on me |
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Feb 15 2007, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(feedzz @ Feb 13 2007, 08:06 PM) Does your laptop have the BCM4311 in it? It doesn't work well with bcm43xx-fwcutter and edgy. I got problems with that and tried NdisWrapper as some posts suggested. Seems stable for me so far. yeap BCM4311 , havent try ndiswrapper yet but i think it is much more stable. |
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Feb 17 2007, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(MadCentury @ Dec 25 2006, 10:46 PM) toshiba A60 work fine my Toshiba A80 cant work with FreeBSD 6.0/6.1for Linux distro it works fine...  |
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Feb 19 2007, 01:39 PM
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Got my laptop last Thursday. I bought an Asus A8FM.
Tried to install FC6 but it crashed during installation twice. Then I decided to try Ubuntu 6.10 and I'm happy that I did that. Glad that I did. Everything that I needed just worked out of the box like graphics, sound control hot keys, wireless hot keys etc. except for the soundcard (AD1986A) and the scrolling on the synaptics mousepad (not detected). The mousepad was easy to fix but the ALSA drivers for the soundcard still has some problems supporting the internal mic and the audio output is still not working. However, external mic is working and internal speakers are also ok. Looking forward to the next ALSA drivers. Beryl is looking great and overall, everything that I want to have is here except for wireless which I haven't tested yet. Specs of my laptop: T5500 C2D 1.5GB RAM 120GB SATA HDD DVD-RAM Intel GMA 950 Gfx AD1986A soundcard chipset |
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Feb 19 2007, 02:46 PM
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i was running slackware on dell inspiron 6400. but delete it last 2 days ago because i moved to vmware virtualization. lolx..
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Feb 20 2007, 01:42 AM
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that means fc6 still has some issue on laptop installations right?
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Feb 20 2007, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(Vervain @ Feb 20 2007, 02:42 AM) that means fc6 still has some issue on laptop installations right? I guess. I didn't try to fix it because I didn't want to waste my holidays. |
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Feb 20 2007, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(Vervain @ Feb 20 2007, 01:42 AM) that means fc6 still has some issue on laptop installations right? not all laptops.fc6 is running fine in a couple of laptops around here. |
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Feb 20 2007, 12:48 PM
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tried fc6 too on my inspiron 6400,
it installed well, but cant seem to get the ethernet and the wireless working.. even though it has detected it if checked using lspci.. other than that, well, its the ati x1400 card, which cant seem to work as well, has to resort to vga generic driver which means no widescreen support and not being able to use beryl... sighhh rite now, i'm using back ubuntu 6.06, every device works except for the ati card. maybe i should try ubuntu 6.10 later |
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Feb 21 2007, 01:56 AM
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QUOTE(pussylover @ Feb 20 2007, 12:48 PM) tried fc6 too on my inspiron 6400, me too. but i didnt have much time to play with the wireless setting. the ethernet worked fine here. as for graphics, im using the intel 945GM chipset and need to do some tweakings to get full perfect resolution.it installed well, but cant seem to get the ethernet and the wireless working.. even though it has detected it if checked using lspci.. other than that, well, its the ati x1400 card, which cant seem to work as well, has to resort to vga generic driver which means no widescreen support and not being able to use beryl... sighhh rite now, i'm using back ubuntu 6.06, every device works except for the ati card. maybe i should try ubuntu 6.10 later btw, if you are running core duo or c2d machine,fc6 came with a wrong kernel. it wont detect the cpu info/speed correctly. check out the below links for more info :- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=211941 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=212091 in other word, just upgrade the kernel to the latest version. anyway, ubuntu isnt that bad afterall. good luck. |
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Feb 21 2007, 03:22 PM
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OpenSuSE 10.2 on IBM Thinkpad R40. Works like a charm.
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Mar 12 2007, 12:08 PM
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Some updates on my Asus A8Fm.
The wireless button works out of the box and pressing it on and off turned on and off the wireless modem as well. To get the wireless drivers for the IPW3945abg chipset, you need to download and install "linux-restricted-modules-generic" from the Ubuntu repository. After that, it worked without any problems. The brightness up and down keys (Fn + F5/F6) did not work. The events for Fn+F5 were captured but no event handlers were found in /etc/acpi/events. The events for Fn+F6 were not captured at all. I tried Fn+F4 and it was captured and it's supposed to be the Internet hotkey but it didn't work out of the box. Anyway, I won't be using it as I don't think I need it. So, I changed Fn+F4 to reduce the brightness and Fn+F5 to increase the brightness by writing my own event handlers. Works like a charm now. Other ACPI functions worked out of the box like hibernation, suspend, reduce brightness automatically when battery is used & automatically turning off backlight when the lid is closed. Built-in camera needed the SPCA (I think) drivers and worked after that. Sound still has some problems and I'm waiting for the next Alsa upgrade. All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the Asus + Ubuntu 6.10. Exceeded my expectations. I was prepared for lots of debugging and kernel recompilations. |
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Mar 29 2007, 06:03 PM
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dell ideastorm is ended for sometime, seems like dell is going to sell laptop with linux preinstalled. along with desktop.
hmm, we may not get our favourite distro, at least, the laptop is alot easier to work with. i wonder whether it will come to malaysia This post has been edited by sweemeng: Mar 29 2007, 06:04 PM |
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Apr 1 2007, 02:52 AM
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i installed Fedora Core 6 in my compaq presarion v3000 and seem like ok for everything. first thing that i do is, open the firefox hehehee.. its running smooth.
- sound, graphic, bluetooth, network card, mouse - ok. - modem, wireless - still not check , tak sempat. |
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Apr 10 2007, 11:52 AM
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planning to install fedora .. waiting for fc7 . maybe end of this month .
I'm a noob in linux . Izzit difficult to update the gc driver ? mine using nvdia geforce go 6150 (compaq presario v3010 btw) why I changed to linux ? Since I saw youtube video about beryl / compiz using fedora and ubuntu . the glass effects / cube / fire r just AWESOME ! Can someone willing to burn for me a dvd of fc6 ? |
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Apr 18 2007, 03:19 AM
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...and i hope that ubuntu feisty fawn will recognize my USB C-Media soundcard..really a waste that i had to uninstall ubuntu edgy eft, installed windows back just to use the soundcard to play movies..
sigh... |
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Apr 21 2007, 12:26 PM
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I haven't been in the Linux loop for sometime but how come the newer distro's don't work on low spec machines anymore.
I got this old P1 machine and I don't know what to do with it, its still in pretty okay condition just that Windows 98 was corrupted beyond repair and I'm looking for a replacement OS now. Anywhere to find older distro's which flies when run on 286/386/486? The ones with minimal GUI? I'm just going to convert it to a messanging/skype/internet browser kioks. |
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Apr 22 2007, 02:03 AM
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QUOTE(zenix @ Apr 21 2007, 12:26 PM) I haven't been in the Linux loop for sometime but how come the newer distro's don't work on low spec machines anymore. well, could try DSL first.I got this old P1 machine and I don't know what to do with it, its still in pretty okay condition just that Windows 98 was corrupted beyond repair and I'm looking for a replacement OS now. Anywhere to find older distro's which flies when run on 286/386/486? The ones with minimal GUI? I'm just going to convert it to a messanging/skype/internet browser kioks. i have tried it on 300mhz VIA Eden before.. So far so good. |
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Apr 22 2007, 05:59 AM
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QUOTE(kons @ Apr 22 2007, 02:03 AM) well, could try DSL first. Any download link?i have tried it on 300mhz VIA Eden before.. So far so good. Live CD would be great!  |
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Apr 22 2007, 07:12 AM
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QUOTE(zenix @ Apr 22 2007, 05:59 AM) Any download link? Yeah, it can run in LiveCD.Live CD would be great! ftp://ftp.planetmirror.com/pub/damnsmall/current/dsl-2.4.iso |
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May 7 2007, 11:04 AM
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Arch linux on Compaq V3000, work great !!!!
sound,graphic,network,touch pad,multimedia key... everything is great. |
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May 8 2007, 10:37 AM
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never heard of this distro, is it good?
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May 18 2007, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(zenix @ May 8 2007, 10:37 AM) never heard of this distro, is it good? once u use it and u will never think of others again... |
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May 19 2007, 05:37 PM
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except for the screen resolution, my dell 640m run out of box with ubuntu6.06LTS. all hardware including intel wireless G detected and configured automatically
ubuntu 7.04 should be no issue as well |
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May 20 2007, 04:27 AM
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QUOTE(krolls @ Apr 1 2007, 02:52 AM) i installed Fedora Core 6 in my compaq presarion v3000 and seem like ok for everything. first thing that i do is, open the firefox hehehee.. its running smooth. wireless using ndiswrapper....check http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy#Nd...ireless_chipset- sound, graphic, bluetooth, network card, mouse - ok. - modem, wireless - still not check , tak sempat. and modem is also there |
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Jun 28 2007, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(badigol @ Feb 21 2007, 03:22 PM) OpenSuSE 10.2 on IBM Thinkpad R40. Works like a charm. yezza! another ThinkPad R40 + Linux user... nice to meed you.my gentoo 2007.0 work fine also on my ThinkPad R40 |
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Jul 5 2007, 05:08 PM
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Hi,I'm using Ubuntu 7.04 on my Acer Aspire 5051.Been using Ubuntu for couple of months.1999-2001 when I were in U,I had tested Redhat and mandrake before.So far oklah for this Ubuntu Feisty.Waiting for gusty gibbon (Compiz Fusion included).Just no sound for the laptop speaker(Realtek HD).Have to use headphone for watching dvd.Not yet testing my wifi.Any driver for my webcam to work?
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Jul 8 2007, 09:26 PM
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Yup, i have a problem with my V3164AU, wifi its very hard to configure, anybody can help ?
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Jul 8 2007, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(qzplx @ Jul 8 2007, 09:26 PM) Yup, i have a problem with my V3164AU, wifi its very hard to configure, anybody can help ? refer earlier posthttp://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=10259347 and use google most of the solution can be found This post has been edited by stevanistelrooy: Jul 8 2007, 10:03 PM |
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Jul 11 2007, 10:22 AM
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Just tested PCLinuxOS 2007.This os can detect my laptop speaker but the funny thing is when I plugin my earphone,the speaker also produce sound.
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Aug 1 2007, 10:24 AM
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I'm running IBM T42 on Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon. Everything works "out-of-the-box" save for the internal modem, but I've got wireless to cover that. And yes...even compiz-fusion works like a charm!
Tried it on my other Dell Inspiron 6400. But haven't managed to get the widescreen res to work properly just yet. And worse is when you've got another widescreen LCD panel running dual-head with it. Cheers! |
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Aug 3 2007, 08:40 PM
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using ubuntu 7.04 on travelmate 4000. everything works except for the front panel
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Aug 4 2007, 03:48 PM
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IBM X41 with FreeBSD 6.2 REL + Enlightenment DR17.
All work out of box and after configure and installation, wireless and thumbprint work as well, didn't test on Bluetooth and SD card yet. |
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Aug 4 2007, 07:44 PM
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i think this is a great thread but the title need to be more focused.
IBM Thinkpad R60 Installed dual boot with Ubuntu and FC5. Just got the machine 1) Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty - Gnome desktop only Wireless is fine. Can connect to 128bit WEP wireless AP. Inconsistent connection to projector. Works sometimes at 1024 resolution, other times must reboot but get only 640 resolution. Virtualisation with virtual box no problem GLX gears gave the following: 4207 frames in 5.0 seconds = 841.366 FPS 2) Fedora Core 5 - Gnome desktop only Wireless cant work! Havent tested fully. I am looking for an affordable wireless camera that can be controlled by Linux laptop. Please contact me if any. The ones I have been seeing is about RM900+ |
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Aug 5 2007, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(tboxmy @ Aug 4 2007, 07:44 PM) i think this is a great thread but the title need to be more focused. IBM Thinkpad R60 Installed dual boot with Ubuntu and FC5. Just got the machine 1) Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty - Gnome desktop only Wireless is fine. Can connect to 128bit WEP wireless AP. Inconsistent connection to projector. Works sometimes at 1024 resolution, other times must reboot but get only 640 resolution. Virtualisation with virtual box no problem GLX gears gave the following: 4207 frames in 5.0 seconds = 841.366 FPS tboxmy, try using driconf at this website if you wanna try increasing your fps. I'm running ubuntu 7.10 on mobility 7500 and getting ~1500 fps. Cheers! |
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Aug 7 2007, 11:58 AM
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i'm using compaq v3218...
Ubuntu 7.04..just got some headache to configure my sound..suddenly lost.. Anyone please help me..it takes 2 days for me to find the solution and still searching for the right info. umphhhhhhh....... Added on August 7, 2007, 12:00 pmThe sound really works on 6.06 but not in 7.04.. i used to try 6.06 and it is great.. This post has been edited by beckhamjr: Aug 7 2007, 12:00 PM |
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Aug 19 2007, 06:24 PM
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Dell 640m with Ubuntu 7.04 !!!
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Sep 3 2007, 07:38 PM
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i will need to get a laptop. because it's finally dead. before i rush out and get one, i need to confirm a few things.
- how many among you guys got the broadcom working. and how, using fwcutter? or ndiswrapper - have you guy try intel 965 chipset, with x3100, how well it's run on current linux distro, because found a few lappy with this card - nvidia, or rather their chipset. have you guys found issue with it, heard there is sound issue, is it? - what kind of hardware, have sound issue, - how is your experience in atheros wireless card. - how many of you guys, experience sound issue. This post has been edited by sweemeng: Sep 3 2007, 07:39 PM |
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Sep 4 2007, 04:10 PM
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my broadcom works out of the box in ubuntu
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Sep 8 2007, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(kockroach @ Sep 4 2007, 04:10 PM) my broadcom works out of the box in ubuntu actually this is not quite true. it seems that me and several other have problem with bcm4311 wireless. most ends up solving it using ndiswrapper. which i didn't try yet. i am trying to use the native driver. because ndiswrapper don't seems to be able to be used for wireless sniffing. got my new lappy. runs on turion64 x2, with virtualization 1gig or ram, nforce board, work like charm on ubuntu 64bit . nvidia 6150 . which ubuntu have nvidia-glx in repository that need to be installed manually. via synaptic.wireless works now via ndiswrapper, as expected. what happen is that this version of card require the b43 driver which in wireless-dev in kernel, and will be in on 2.6.23 kernel. because this card require v4 of the firmware from broadcom. so i have no choice but to use ndiswrapper for now. p.s i will miss the time when i sniff the wireless network. EDIT: change the problem of the firmware, add partially to the solution. problem is solved This post has been edited by sweemeng: Sep 8 2007, 06:50 PM |
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Sep 9 2007, 09:31 PM
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my bad my bad, I thought you was talking about cable network card.
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Sep 12 2007, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(ryurhrt @ May 18 2007, 01:57 PM) once u use it and u will never think of others again... using ubuntu 7.04 now on my main notebook toshiba protege up until now no system crashes except for times when i forgot to plug the power in. QUOTE(qzplx @ Jul 8 2007, 09:26 PM) Yup, i have a problem with my V3164AU, wifi its very hard to configure, anybody can help ? most likely you need to sudo  QUOTE(sweemeng @ Sep 3 2007, 07:38 PM) i will need to get a laptop. because it's finally dead. before i rush out and get one, i need to confirm a few things. if you're buying a dell look at dell usa website.- how many among you guys got the broadcom working. and how, using fwcutter? or ndiswrapper - have you guy try intel 965 chipset, with x3100, how well it's run on current linux distro, because found a few lappy with this card - nvidia, or rather their chipset. have you guys found issue with it, heard there is sound issue, is it? - what kind of hardware, have sound issue, - how is your experience in atheros wireless card. - how many of you guys, experience sound issue. they have native linux models there that ship with ubuntu. get that model there and install ubuntu  and you're all set |
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Sep 17 2007, 06:31 PM
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celeron M sucks real bad with ubuntu 7.04
my battery dies in ONE bloody hour. madness!  |
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Sep 17 2007, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(Gurdian @ Sep 17 2007, 06:31 PM) celeron M sucks real bad with ubuntu 7.04 Even with Windows XP home edition on Celeron M, mine can barely last an hour.my battery dies in ONE bloody hour. madness! |
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Sep 18 2007, 06:50 PM
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on xp, i used to be able to stretch it to 1 hour and 45 mins...depending on usage
just fyi, processor scaling with powernowd and cpufreq doesn;t work... u get to reduce speed, but voltage is still the same, so no point real big mistake going for celeron proc |
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Sep 19 2007, 02:36 AM
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can't get foo2hp to print color on my 2600n :furioous:
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Sep 24 2007, 12:30 PM
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mine...compaq v3218..ubuntu 7.04..run very well except wireless and sound..must have some adjustment using command on terminal..anyway u can solve that problem using wiki...so far...linux is rock dude..
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Sep 24 2007, 03:49 PM
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HP DV6000 had not problem with Ubuntu Feisty Fawn. Everything runs perfectly fine.
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Oct 14 2007, 10:39 PM
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DELL is selling their laptops with Ubuntu installed in it. I think this laptop would be the most stable one to run Ubuntu.
 But only available at UK, France and Germany. *sigh* For further info: http://www.ubuntu.com/dell This post has been edited by Virion: Oct 14 2007, 10:40 PM |
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Oct 16 2007, 01:41 AM
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the only lousy thing about linux now i notice is the printing part.
color prints are horrible |
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Oct 16 2007, 04:44 AM
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QUOTE(Gurdian @ Sep 17 2007, 06:31 PM) celeron M sucks real bad with ubuntu 7.04 my battery dies in ONE bloody hour. madness! QUOTE(kons @ Sep 17 2007, 07:55 PM) Even with Windows XP home edition on Celeron M, mine can barely last an hour. i heard gutsy gibbon improves battery life becos of Gnome 2.20.lets see about that in 3 days time shall we?  |
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Oct 17 2007, 11:24 AM
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Will test it once I get my laptop... But since it's new I think that there shall be some functions unsuported.
Vostro btw. |
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Oct 25 2007, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(zenix @ Oct 16 2007, 01:41 AM) the only lousy thing about linux now i notice is the printing part. it's the drivers from manufactures issue, not Linux imhocolor prints are horrible |
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Nov 1 2007, 02:30 PM
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i'm using Gutsy with Compaq nc6400.
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Nov 2 2007, 01:30 PM
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i'm using gutsy on my BenQ S41 too ... so far everything works .. abt laggy dunno why .. only thing i havent tested is the card reader an the built in camera which i hardly ever use .. hehehehe
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Nov 2 2007, 01:46 PM
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only prob i currently have is the shadow/outline thing which appears randomly and sometimes fades away and sometimes doesnt
refer to screenshot below .. 
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Nov 2 2007, 06:34 PM
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Presario V3658TU here, so far so good, but be prepared to get your hands dirty configuring the graphics acceleration, as well as some WLAN options.
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Nov 2 2007, 08:12 PM
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As soon as it evolves, Linux will have an optimization for laptops as we all know battery power in laptops drains really fast.
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Nov 18 2007, 08:04 AM
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QUOTE(tboxmy @ Aug 4 2007, 07:44 PM) i think this is a great thread but the title need to be more focused. I have IBM Thinkpad R60. Works fine with ubuntu from 6.10 to 7.10. Works fine also with FC7 and Centos 5 except wireless problem in FC7 and Centos 5. Have to setup the wireless driver(ipw3945) manually: howto on installing wireless on fc7 and ibm r60 IBM Thinkpad R60 Installed dual boot with Ubuntu and FC5. Just got the machine 1) Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty - Gnome desktop only Wireless is fine. Can connect to 128bit WEP wireless AP. Inconsistent connection to projector. Works sometimes at 1024 resolution, other times must reboot but get only 640 resolution. Virtualisation with virtual box no problem GLX gears gave the following: 4207 frames in 5.0 seconds = 841.366 FPS 2) Fedora Core 5 - Gnome desktop only Wireless cant work! Havent tested fully. I am looking for an affordable wireless camera that can be controlled by Linux laptop. Please contact me if any. The ones I have been seeing is about RM900+ |
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Nov 19 2007, 03:24 AM
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IBM laptops work great with Linux (almost)
but i doubt it for Lenovo |
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Nov 23 2007, 03:51 PM
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ain't lenovo, have a model running on suse?
it's probably in the states or china, but didn't see one here. (no market for linux laptop) |
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Nov 25 2007, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(soulmate @ Oct 25 2007, 11:50 AM) it's the drivers from manufactures issue, not Linux imho manufacturers don't directly support linux....yet.thus using FOO linux can use any printer but cannot compare CMYK with windows/mac systems yet. |
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Nov 29 2007, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(Virion @ Oct 14 2007, 10:39 PM) DELL is selling their laptops with Ubuntu installed in it. I think this laptop would be the most stable one to run Ubuntu. Agreed... Don't buy a new acer aspire to install linux on... It will run after A LOT OF TROUBLE... You have been warned.. Acer will not give you the support you need either when you tell them the hardware is malfunctioning... Linux is dependant on you having hardware that works correctly. Windows may run with some defects to the hardware because its installed on the front of the disk. But linux would have problems if there's a hardware issue. My set up was faulty but acer would not repair it because they said "but your windows no problem" so your computer is fine.But only available at UK, France and Germany. *sigh* For further info: http://www.ubuntu.com/dell |
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Nov 30 2007, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(DeviousEgg @ Nov 29 2007, 09:29 AM) Agreed... Don't buy a new acer aspire to install linux on... It will run after A LOT OF TROUBLE... You have been warned.. Acer will not give you the support you need either when you tell them the hardware is malfunctioning... Linux is dependant on you having hardware that works correctly. Windows may run with some defects to the hardware because its installed on the front of the disk. But linux would have problems if there's a hardware issue. My set up was faulty but acer would not repair it because they said "but your windows no problem" so your computer is fine. Which acer r u referring to? I installed opensuse 10.3 to my aspire 4920 yesterday. Everything working fine except the graphic using the vesa driver. Going to install the ati proprietary driver tonight.Ok maybe not everything coz I didn't have chance to test the wireless adapter... This post has been edited by extremeJ: Nov 30 2007, 11:46 PM |
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Dec 2 2007, 04:20 PM
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I suppose he is referring to a 100% working installation.
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Dec 3 2007, 08:33 AM
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Yep... And also the fact that I couldn't get my Acer Aspire 4520 to run any linux distro no matter what... There's an issue with the HD. I know it's a SATA problem but even changing the SATA mode to IDE doesn't solve it... Updating initramfs doesn't solve... Modifying GRUB and menu.lst together with /etc/fstab doesn't cut it either...
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Dec 5 2007, 09:58 AM
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Devious, mind to share with us which distros you have tried so far?
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Dec 9 2007, 03:51 AM
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QUOTE(DeviousEgg @ Dec 3 2007, 08:33 AM) Yep... And also the fact that I couldn't get my Acer Aspire 4520 to run any linux distro no matter what... There's an issue with the HD. I know it's a SATA problem but even changing the SATA mode to IDE doesn't solve it... Updating initramfs doesn't solve... Modifying GRUB and menu.lst together with /etc/fstab doesn't cut it either... maybe u can try LILO? |
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Dec 9 2007, 10:25 AM
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I've tried Ubuntu, Mandriva, Knoppix, Fedora Core 8...
It's not an issue with the bootloader... I've tried both Lilo and grub... It's an issue with the OS not being able to find the boot files for some reason... |
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Dec 9 2007, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(DeviousEgg @ Dec 9 2007, 10:25 AM) I've tried Ubuntu, Mandriva, Knoppix, Fedora Core 8... I don't get it. Can you elaborate more...It's not an issue with the bootloader... I've tried both Lilo and grub... It's an issue with the OS not being able to find the boot files for some reason... You have trouble booting? ( interpretation of : "It's an issue with the OS not being able to find the boot files for some reason...") But still you can update initramfs? (using livecd?) If booting failed because it can't find boot partition or something about partition, try search about grub device mapping. |
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Dec 12 2007, 01:35 PM
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Lenovo N100 running Gutsy quite well. The experimental
Intel driver is good. Sometimes if the laptop goes to sleep automatically, it won't resume but if you do it manually it's ok. -yap |
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Dec 12 2007, 06:10 PM
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that is the same problem i am having with GG too, going to rollback to FF soon.
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Jan 5 2008, 12:02 AM
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is it better to buy a laptop and then install ubuntu on it??
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Jan 5 2008, 06:16 AM
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QUOTE(HyeoshinX @ Jan 5 2008, 12:02 AM) is it better to buy a laptop and then install ubuntu on it?? What are you comparing it with? |
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Jan 5 2008, 01:29 PM
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vista? xp? linux OS has less or practically no viruses right?
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Jan 5 2008, 04:20 PM
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erm, what are you comparing? functionality? performance? user friendliness? each has its own weight, nix is tight that's why it need not use antivirus cause most of the worms are meant for windows users. there are more windows pcs out there.
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Jan 5 2008, 04:34 PM
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dell and hp is the best for linux! but fedora 8 no support SATA driver!
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Jan 7 2008, 03:12 AM
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-edited-
i'm thinking of going asus eee as my mobile workhorse This post has been edited by kons: Jan 7 2008, 10:26 AM |
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Jan 7 2008, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(virushiOyo @ Jan 5 2008, 04:34 PM) dell and hp is the best for linux! but fedora 8 no support SATA driver! Fujitsu and IBM is really friendly to linux too.QUOTE(zenix @ Jan 7 2008, 03:12 AM) -edited- I'm not sure if the processing power is sufficient in EEE.i'm thinking of going asus eee as my mobile workhorse Anyway, the pic is not related to this thread. |
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Jan 7 2008, 09:25 PM
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update on my aspire 4920G on linux... finally get the lappie to connect to my access point successfully without WEP.
y i said finally is because initially the knetwork manager has problem connecting to the AP, keep asking for passphrase eventhough i disabled it in the ap. Finally figured out is the intel wireless adapter driver is the fault (ipw3945). Substitute the driver with iwl3945 and walla! can connect via knetwork manager |
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Jan 8 2008, 11:08 PM
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I'm running gentoo linux 64 bit on a vostro 1500 c2d 7300 geforce 8600m gt with internal 2 mp webcam bluetooth intel 3945 wireless and everything works except the card reader which only reads sd cards. Even the internal modem works. I run virtualized windows guests using kvm for development and it works for the most part.
I have tried xen for virtualization but the xen kernels are quite old and do not have full support for my hardware and nvidia's proprietary driver will not build on the latest xen kernel without patching which I'm not willing to do. |
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Jan 12 2008, 01:53 PM
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hmm.....devious....you have the same acer 4520 i have too. Though mine is working ok so far.
I tested on 7.04 oso can jalan, except got little problem with wifi coz must install acer-acpi, acerwificontroller and also ndiswrapper manually. I am running the Gutsy Gibbon 7.10 64 bit AMD on my Acer 4520 complete with sound, graphics hi res and also wifi. Took me a day get it done, since i had to source for some of the drivers and my bband line sux. running for 1 week so far so good, i oso dual boot with Windows XP, only prob i have is trying to install wpasupplicant to allow wpa2 on my wifi at home. If not i have to just live with WEP for Ubuntu and all is good. Added on January 13, 2008, 6:47 pmOk got it working just have to install wicd and get acerwificontroller and acer-acpi. So i can safely say, Acer 4520 running Ubuntu 7.10 fully. This post has been edited by jeisern: Jan 13 2008, 06:47 PM |
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Jan 21 2008, 04:52 PM
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i'm running fedora in my dell xps lappy and got no problem.
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Jan 29 2008, 09:52 AM
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Anyone here tried using BenQ s41 to install Ubuntu before? Want to know if the drivers are supporter or not?
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Jan 30 2008, 01:19 AM
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my motto is to try the livecd first if it is available for your chosen distro.
if that runs without a hitch you don't need to worry when you install it. |
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Jan 30 2008, 08:19 AM
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QUOTE(300078 @ Jan 29 2008, 09:52 AM) Anyone here tried using BenQ s41 to install Ubuntu before? Want to know if the drivers are supporter or not? i am using S41 to run ubuntu 7.10 .. .everything incldg wifi and bluetooth runs properly .. just download th restricted modules and u get proper resolution too |
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Jan 30 2008, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(QiW @ Jan 30 2008, 08:19 AM) i am using S41 to run ubuntu 7.10 .. .everything incldg wifi and bluetooth runs properly .. just download th restricted modules and u get proper resolution too thx u safe me the time to go chk hardware by hardware!  |
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Feb 12 2008, 03:36 AM
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running ubuntu gutsy on my dell inspiron 6400. no problems so far
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Feb 12 2008, 12:10 PM
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for my setup FF is better than GG when it comes to hibernation, screensavers, and uptime.
my GG like hang after a few hours leaving it alone and cannot hibernate properly. but FF got an irritating keystuck problem |
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Mar 14 2008, 03:16 PM
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did anyone used compaq v37xx running nix/linux platform..
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Mar 21 2008, 01:32 AM
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where is lenovo / ibm notebooks??
have anyone try any distro to any model of lenovo / ibm?? |
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Mar 21 2008, 01:49 PM
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Fedora 8 is running fine on Dell Inspiron 630m (I know it's an old lappie)
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Mar 23 2008, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(kons @ Mar 21 2008, 01:49 PM) Fedora 8 is running fine on Dell Inspiron 630m (I know it's an old lappie) nice bro.... |
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Mar 23 2008, 07:02 PM
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i'm dual-booting windows xp and linux mint 4.0...well...which is based on ubuntu gutsy....everything's ok except for the sound....now trying to fix it...
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Mar 25 2008, 09:46 AM
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trying to install fedora on clevo notebooks......
must say the hardware on clevo notebooks all never heard before.... |
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Mar 29 2008, 12:39 PM
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How about Compaq F762AU ?
I have went to Low Yat and test this laptop but i cound not know aht wireless card which equipped with ? Touchpad, graphics cards seems working fine with BT 2 final. Thanks for your help. |
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Mar 30 2008, 05:57 PM
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300 posts Joined: Aug 2006 From: -AMD Inc.-
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QUOTE(randytsx @ Mar 23 2008, 07:02 PM) i'm dual-booting windows xp and linux mint 4.0...well...which is based on ubuntu gutsy....everything's ok except for the sound....now trying to fix it... Then there's shouldn't be problem.. As wut i noe.. LinuxMint is packaged with all the proprietary driver + software.. i finnaly got my laptop ACER Aspire 5500 Series Notebook to work with LinuxMint where the main constraint was the ATi graphic card. beside the point.. i strongly recommendLinuxMint.. there won't be any problem in updating the software as it's using ubuntu software repos.. Anyway, please correct me if i m wrong. Tq. |
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Apr 3 2008, 10:48 PM
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I'm running ubuntu and windows xp in my ibm t43. No prob. at all...
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Apr 9 2008, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(last7 @ Mar 21 2008, 01:32 AM) where is lenovo / ibm notebooks?? dude! read the thread before posting.have anyone try any distro to any model of lenovo / ibm?? i'm using IBM Thinkpad R40, running OpenSuSE 10.2. going to change to R61 soon. and yes, OpenSuSE10.2 runs without problem with R61. |
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 Apr 12 2008, 03:16 PM
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24 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: Puchong
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QUOTE(last7 @ Mar 21 2008, 01:32 AM) where is lenovo / ibm notebooks?? I'm running LinuxMint 4.0 on IBM Thinkpad R60. everything works ok. graphic card (intel) supported.have anyone try any distro to any model of lenovo / ibm?? Compiz running well with all the bell and whistle. function keys mostly work except the lcd/projector F7. You need to modify the xconfig to make 2nd monitor (projector) work. Plenty of ubuntu site explain about this. I've run older Mint (2.0-3.0) and Opensuse 10.1-10.2 all running ok. |
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Apr 23 2008, 07:25 PM
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i use opensuse 10.3 with my very very old compaq armada m700
working ok laa but cant go to internet coz havent settle with usb wifi adapter.. hampehss |
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May 1 2008, 12:02 PM
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1,153 posts Joined: May 2006 From: Boleh Land !!!
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QUOTE(QiW @ Jan 30 2008, 08:19 AM) i am using S41 to run ubuntu 7.10 .. .everything incldg wifi and bluetooth runs properly .. just download th restricted modules and u get proper resolution too hey.. thx for reply..btw.. i just remembered.. when i 1st got my s41 , its pre-installed with linux.. but i dont know which distro.. |
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May 5 2008, 11:19 AM
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those of you who used opensuse, do you feel your laptop is hotter?
I have this "hot" problem. If i left the power option to Dynamic, normal surfing will cause the system fan start running noisily. I have to set it to Powersave mode, but it is still hot. BTW I'm using Compiz Fusion with ATI driver. Any thoughts? |
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May 19 2008, 05:46 PM
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No matter what kind of distro you tried to used as long as you got the latest kernel-2.6.24 * and above..hehehe
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May 20 2008, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(extremeJ @ May 5 2008, 11:19 AM) those of you who used opensuse, do you feel your laptop is hotter? I'm using opensuse 10.3 with Compiz Fusion on Nvidia, on a Dell Vostro 1400. The tempreture is normal. I have this "hot" problem. If i left the power option to Dynamic, normal surfing will cause the system fan start running noisily. I have to set it to Powersave mode, but it is still hot. BTW I'm using Compiz Fusion with ATI driver. Any thoughts? I use it for more than 8 hours a day, but of course in a aircon room. |
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May 25 2008, 03:45 AM
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anyone using Asus EEE?
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Jun 8 2008, 05:48 PM
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1,231 posts Joined: Aug 2006 From: teh intehnets
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using ubuntu hardy on acer 4920g. its great! all drivers provided correctly and not having major problems using it.
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Jun 8 2008, 06:58 PM
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upgrading my protege now to 8.04 LTS....download is slow
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Jun 18 2008, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(zenix @ May 25 2008, 03:45 AM) anyone using Asus EEE? Yeh.. i'm using EEEPC 701 with EEEPCLinuxOS... Nice community... good distro... |
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Jun 18 2008, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(phyz @ May 19 2008, 05:46 PM) No matter what kind of distro you tried to used as long as you got the latest kernel-2.6.24 * and above..hehehe newer distro's run hot?QUOTE(willgan @ Jun 18 2008, 06:40 PM) Yeh.. i'm using EEEPC 701 with EEEPCLinuxOS... i'm thinking of getting one Nice community... good distro... |
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Aug 3 2008, 02:06 AM
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190 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Penang
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dell is not the best laptop vendor but their machine is really best for linux..............................
but my i choose HP 6510b notebook and run ubuntu......... |
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Aug 15 2008, 11:45 AM
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1,417 posts Joined: Jun 2007 From: /puchong/cyberjaya/klang 
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Which distro compatible with my laptop? I use Acer Aspire 4520. Sometime not all hardware working perfect when install linux. Eg: Hardy, so hard to configure wifi.
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Aug 16 2008, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(UbuntuClient @ Aug 15 2008, 11:45 AM) Which distro compatible with my laptop? I use Acer Aspire 4520. Sometime not all hardware working perfect when install linux. Eg: Hardy, so hard to configure wifi. Try openSUSE 11.0 or Linux Mint Elyssa, both worked well on my Acer Aspire 1692 |
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Aug 25 2008, 03:34 PM
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324 posts Joined: Mar 2008
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Doesn't work on my Compaq Presario. ):
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Aug 27 2008, 06:57 PM
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270 posts Joined: Oct 2006
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planning to buy Compaq Presario V3839TU and dual boot with WinXP and Ubuntu or FC9.. anyone has tried using Linux in V3839TU?
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Aug 27 2008, 11:22 PM
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252 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: from an iPhone..how's that?
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hi
I'm using ASUS A3a..Ubuntu 7.10 and 8.04 works fine with my lappy .. just need to config the headphone jack manually ...by using Kmix.. some more the B'tooth connection doesn't work very well(using external adapter anyway)...thinks ASUS works well well with Ubuntu |
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Aug 28 2008, 04:07 PM
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I just got my Acer Aspire One, if not mistaken its running on Linux Lite.
I am facing alot of probs with Linux, hope to get some assistance here. 1.) Why i cannot update firefox to version 3 (although finish the installation) ?? 2.) Use wat player to play RMVB file ?? 3.) I cant use www.rhbinvest.com features cos some stuff kenot be installed. (probably the program/plugin only for windows ??) |
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Aug 28 2008, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(ja50n @ Aug 28 2008, 04:07 PM) I just got my Acer Aspire One, if not mistaken its running on Linux Lite. for rmvb files, u can use RealPlayer for linux.. http://www.real.com/linuxI am facing alot of probs with Linux, hope to get some assistance here. 1.) Why i cannot update firefox to version 3 (although finish the installation) ?? 2.) Use wat player to play RMVB file ?? 3.) I cant use www.rhbinvest.com features cos some stuff kenot be installed. (probably the program/plugin only for windows ??) Added on September 3, 2008, 9:41 amrunning Ubuntu 8.04 with Inspiron 1420.. everything works well.. Broadcom 4312 (rev 01) wireless card works after updating the kernel and enabling restricted drivers.. This post has been edited by irix: Sep 3 2008, 09:41 AM |
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Sep 6 2008, 02:04 AM
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I had alot of problems with my Sony Vaio running Hardy Heron.. Bought it a year ago, 1.66ghz C2D with the Intel 3945ABG, wireless and everything works fine (nm-applet) with Hardy but the main problem is with the BIOS that Sony laptops use. There's a bug report somewhere on the Ubuntu bugtracker regarding ACPI issues with Vaio laptops, I can't pull up the link but I remember everyone who had a Vaio (not model specific) were complaining about boot problems. Removing the 'quiet' and 'splash' tags from the GRUB menu would help with the problem but occasionally it would still freeze at boot I experienced it myself too, ACPI would 'timeout' randomly during boot and freeze the whole process.. forcing the user to manually restart the laptop a few times by holding down the power button.
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Sep 12 2008, 09:30 AM
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253 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: PRAY 4 SABAH
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I'm having problem with my acer aspire 5051. I've been trying to install hardy heron but its stop in busybox. I had tried fedora,suse and pclinux also.Same problem occur. Any suggestion?
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Sep 15 2008, 12:55 AM
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91 posts Joined: Aug 2008
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run 100% linux on my acer 4050 laptop
superb and marvelous |
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Sep 15 2008, 11:32 PM
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145 posts Joined: Oct 2005 From: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
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running on dell 6400 with ubuntu 8.04
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Sep 28 2008, 06:34 PM
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80 posts Joined: Jul 2005 From: PENANG
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Has anyone try Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 on Intel Atom based Laptap?
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Sep 30 2008, 12:15 AM
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Ubuntu 8.04 works like charm on Vostro 1400.
Tri-boot with Vista and Leopard(sound and wifi didn't work). Thanks. |
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Oct 21 2008, 12:00 AM
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is there any chance on running ubuntu on MSI Wind? Planning to get one but not sure Ubuntu will run well on MSI wind
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Oct 21 2008, 12:02 AM
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QUOTE(nanjakorya @ Oct 21 2008, 12:00 AM) is there any chance on running ubuntu on MSI Wind? Planning to get one but not sure Ubuntu will run well on MSI wind ubuntu run wells on any intel/amd based computer...dont worry |
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Oct 21 2008, 12:16 AM
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the last time i heard was some hardware does not run properly due to missing drivers in MSI Wind netbook. I hope this has been rectified.
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Nov 6 2008, 11:21 PM
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1,269 posts Joined: Dec 2005 From: Sibu, KL
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guys, after dl the ubuntu , do i need to burn it into cd to install it or directly install it?
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Nov 6 2008, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(David900924 @ Nov 6 2008, 11:21 PM) guys, after dl the ubuntu , do i need to burn it into cd to install it or directly install it? Depending on your mode of installation. If you are going to use Wubi to install it from within your Windows, then just mount the disc image should be sufficient. But if you want it in a separate partition, you will have to burn it in a disc. |
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Dec 16 2008, 10:55 PM
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1,346 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Putrajaya & Siberjaya
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going to install ubuntu 8.10 to my Fujitsu Esprimo mobile soon.. during weekend perhap.. will report it here.. later
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Dec 17 2008, 07:56 PM
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1,540 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Your Dream
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using Slackware on Toshiba Satellite L100 for 4 month.
no problem so far. |
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Dec 18 2008, 03:44 PM
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89 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Houston, TX
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DELL Latitude D620 for me running both openSUSE and Ubuntu just fine
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Dec 31 2008, 09:32 AM
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62 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: kepong
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buying Lenovo Thinkpad SL400 last Oct. Running fine with Fedora10 now.
If you want to install older version, please make sure update the kernel to 2.6.27 above.. If not, you will have a hard time for wireless driver (iwl5100) |
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Dec 31 2008, 09:34 AM
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Ubuntu is not as hardware demanding as XP, so why not?
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Feb 1 2009, 10:28 PM
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waiting for ubuntu cd that i have request. any chance for sony vaio to run ubuntu? im using sony vaio cr-35g
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Feb 9 2009, 10:02 PM
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Using DELL XPS M1330, tried ubuntu 7.10++, fedora 9++, and slackware 12.0++, currently using windows xp and slackware 12.2, don have problem so far
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Feb 11 2009, 11:12 AM
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Ubuntu 8.10 works out of the box for HP Compaq nx6325
But have not fully tested all features. Seems Wifi needs a little bit of tweaking. All this is made possible by using Wubi and a new 500G HDD! This post has been edited by orangutan: Feb 11 2009, 11:13 AM |
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Mar 4 2009, 02:03 PM
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hw about acer aspire 4530, i plan to install ubuntu 8.10, it all running well, got any problem?
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 Mar 16 2009, 10:25 AM
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mine is using Dell Latitude D630 ..
been using CentOS 5.2 for development work. for more than 1 year. - so far not much problem.. (wifi, bluetooth, sound ) working fine. ..- another one is Compaq Pressario V2000 .. been running Ubuntu 8.14 .. a bit slow compared to the other one.. |
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Mar 19 2009, 01:27 AM
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2,109 posts Joined: May 2008 From: Ipoh/Semenyih
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the benq s42 comes with linux originally,how is it??
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Apr 4 2009, 10:34 PM
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73 posts Joined: Jan 2006 From: Ampang
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QUOTE(hawk.m @ Mar 16 2009, 10:25 AM) another one is Compaq Pressario V2000 .. been running Ubuntu 8.14  .. a bit slow compared to the other one.. |
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Apr 18 2009, 04:01 AM
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57 posts Joined: Nov 2004 From: Malaysia
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Return to the original topic, Laptops for Linux, you may try to visit
http://www.linlap.com/ or Here for Asus F80S user, http://vpoint7.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/f8...ith-backtrack3/ |
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May 24 2009, 02:33 PM
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will the latest Ubuntu be fine on my eeePC 900 on the 4GB SSD?
considering to either run it fully on the eeePC or maybe look at running it from a 4GB SD card (Class 6). This post has been edited by kimganner: May 24 2009, 02:34 PM |
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May 29 2009, 02:48 PM
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881 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Johor Bahru & KL
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QUOTE(charles889 @ Mar 4 2009, 02:03 PM) hw about acer aspire 4530, i plan to install ubuntu 8.10, it all running well, got any problem? i'm using ubuntu 9.04. everything works fine as long as u have internet connection. for the nvidia 9100m driver, google on the internet, there's a lot of guide there |
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May 31 2009, 04:12 PM
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158 posts Joined: Apr 2009 From: Kuala Lumpur.... Status: 32Bit Mode ON
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HP does sell wif Linux OS. Call HP call centre for more details
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Jun 10 2009, 04:39 PM
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652 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: マレーシアと日本とドイツです
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Hi, I'm new to linux.
I just installed Ubuntu 8.1 for my Compaq. Anyway, is there any compatible issue to install Open Suse for Compaq? I tried installing, and after Welcome screen and I chose installation, display goes blank/dark. Ubuntu working just fine. |
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Jun 17 2009, 08:34 PM
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dell xps m1330 work well with fedora, only arch linux still have some minor issue but oledi fix
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Jun 26 2009, 04:43 AM
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hi, if you want to run linux operating system, you can select your choice with:
1. running dual operating system (linux + windows) 2. running single operating system (linux) Please bear in mind, although linux is very powerful, most software available in the market associates most with microsoft, unless you have two laptops, you can choose to install single operating system. i suggest you to install ubuntu 9.04 and above. Ubuntu is the most easy graphical user interface (gui). you can get open office as replacement for microsoft office. but, my experience with open office always made me miserable, all settings that i'd done in microsoft word need to be re-edit in open office. |
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Jul 10 2009, 07:30 AM
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i've ran ubuntu 9.04 my HP 4410s with GMA x4500HD gpu. everything works well except that i am having problem with the display. it will not restore to it's native 1338 x 768 resolution. when i did and restarted, there is no display.
help, anyone? |
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Jul 11 2009, 08:55 PM
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8 posts Joined: Jul 2007 From: Kuala Lumpur
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i use CentOS 5.3 on Dell Latitude D630.
seem fine as can use it compile redhat compatible binary (rpm files). client happy.. me also happy ~ |
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Jul 23 2009, 07:08 PM
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365 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Sri Damansara
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Used to run Fedora 11 on IBM ThinkPad R51, Now left IBM ThinkPad X40 running Ubuntu 9.04. Excellent performance all the way!
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Jul 24 2009, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE(liewxxx @ Jul 10 2009, 07:30 AM) i've ran ubuntu 9.04 my HP 4410s with GMA x4500HD gpu. everything works well except that i am having problem with the display. it will not restore to it's native 1338 x 768 resolution. when i did and restarted, there is no display. Try updating your GC driver. My desktop wasn't showing the proper resolutoin too, not until I updated my GC. I think GC update for Ubuntu is always very easy unless if you're using other distro. help, anyone? |
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Sep 20 2009, 08:01 AM
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9,572 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: Terengganu Darul Iman
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my laptop running with ubuntu 9.04 right now,
all hardware running good, but while running on ubuntu 8.04 (hardy),and debian (dont remember which version) , i need to compile some driver like wireless and nvidia graphic card..  |
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Sep 28 2009, 12:39 PM
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Hey, I am going to get a laptop which can support both windows and Linux, do u have any suggestion? is tat all laptop can support it? I also not sure which Linux OS i would use..
Btw, i never use Linux b4, i am a win 98 and xp user only... Thanks.. |
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Sep 30 2009, 09:27 PM
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9,572 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: Terengganu Darul Iman
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QUOTE(litnit @ Sep 28 2009, 01:39 PM) Hey, I am going to get a laptop which can support both windows and Linux, do u have any suggestion? is tat all laptop can support it? I also not sure which Linux OS i would use.. usually nowadays all computer/notebook can supported by linux os(linux kernel)Btw, i never use Linux b4, i am a win 98 and xp user only... Thanks.. |
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Oct 2 2009, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(scorps @ Sep 30 2009, 09:27 PM) usually nowadays all computer/notebook can supported by linux os(linux kernel) ok...any recommend linus OS and software as a beginner. I need some guide here. sorry for the noob questions.. |
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Oct 3 2009, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(litnit @ Oct 2 2009, 09:14 PM) ok...any recommend linus OS and software as a beginner. I need some guide here. sorry for the noob questions.. Ubuntu is the most user friendly so far. I think... But you should wait 'till 29 Oct for Karmic Koala to release. |
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Oct 3 2009, 07:29 AM
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QUOTE Hey, I am going to get a laptop which can support both windows and Linux, do u have any suggestion? is tat all laptop can support it? I also not sure which Linux OS i would use.. My suggestion, get yourself a latest livecd/liveusb with a latest kernel. Latest kernel is important because all the latest modules(driver) is there. Then test booting that livecd/usb before you buy. If the tokay does not allow you test before you buy... walk away..go to other shop that allow you to do that. Do some checking on hardware. If everything works ... buy that laptop. This post has been edited by oshiri: Oct 3 2009, 07:29 AM |
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Oct 3 2009, 09:49 AM
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QUOTE(hahli9 @ Oct 3 2009, 01:16 AM) Ubuntu is the most user friendly so far. I think... But you should wait 'till 29 Oct for Karmic Koala to release. Karmic Koala ?is it another Linus OS??QUOTE(oshiri @ Oct 3 2009, 07:29 AM) My suggestion, get yourself a latest livecd/liveusb with a latest kernel. May i know wat is kernel? it that driver? how am i make sure it is latest? i am downloading ubuntu 9.04-desktop-amd64, is that ok to run in intel c2d?Latest kernel is important because all the latest modules(driver) is there. Then test booting that livecd/usb before you buy. If the tokay does not allow you test before you buy... walk away..go to other shop that allow you to do that. Do some checking on hardware. If everything works ... buy that laptop. This post has been edited by litnit: Oct 3 2009, 10:02 AM |
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Oct 6 2009, 03:18 PM
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1,545 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Gombak
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Karmic Koala is an update release of Ubuntu, which happens twice a year.
Kernel is the core of the OS, managing resource and device interaction. Latest kernel would probably has a more updated version of the device drivers, therefore better support for newer hardware. |
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Oct 6 2009, 03:39 PM
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QUOTE(litnit @ Oct 2 2009, 09:14 PM) ok...any recommend linus OS and software as a beginner. I need some guide here. sorry for the noob questions.. ...don't get tied down with others suggestions mate... some would 'say' ubuntu is friendly this, friendly that but I start off my students/friends/clients with fedora and they have no problems with it... I am not saying one is better than the other (*coughFedorarockscough* !!!), just saying you should do some more research yourself first... as long as you use the latest kernel, you should have no problems with hardware either... but saying that, it would be a good idea if you are a beginner to stay away from the more uh... exotic flavours, since support/forums won't be as extensive as with a more established flavour e.g. Fedora, Suse and uh... Ubuntu ...have fun with the penguin mate! |
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Oct 6 2009, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(aranur @ Oct 6 2009, 03:18 PM) Karmic Koala is an update release of Ubuntu, which happens twice a year. OK. thanks. I'll look for the latest kernel..Kernel is the core of the OS, managing resource and device interaction. Latest kernel would probably has a more updated version of the device drivers, therefore better support for newer hardware. QUOTE(grinner @ Oct 6 2009, 03:39 PM) ...don't get tied down with others suggestions mate... some would 'say' ubuntu is friendly this, friendly that but I start off my students/friends/clients with fedora and they have no problems with it... I am not saying one is better than the other (*coughFedorarockscough* Ok. there are too many type of OS, i dunno which to go. but u are right, i'll try to do some research on it 1st.. !!!), just saying you should do some more research yourself first... as long as you use the latest kernel, you should have no problems with hardware either... but saying that, it would be a good idea if you are a beginner to stay away from the more uh... exotic flavours, since support/forums won't be as extensive as with a more established flavour e.g. Fedora, Suse and uh... Ubuntu ...have fun with the penguin mate!  Thanks.. |
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Oct 17 2009, 09:47 PM
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6,660 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Palace of sexology
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just now tried kubuntu on my laptop. Installation smooth, but sourcing for driver is a big headache using kubuntu. Can't get my wifi activate. Give up and reinstall back win7.
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Oct 28 2009, 11:19 PM
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890 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Najidama Bay
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Anyone know how to get the multimedia keys and volume shortcut keys working on a laptop? Using MEPIS 8.0.10 on my Dell Inspiron 1420. I tried mapping manually in X after hotkeys and hotkeys-daemon (or whatever that program was called) failed but still tak jadi. Dunno whether I am mapping the keys wrong or something. I mapped and saved the config already and restarted X but nothing happens.
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Oct 29 2009, 03:18 PM
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You probably do not enable kernel module dell-wmi or that module does not exist.
Try modprobe dell-wmi CODE $ modinfo dell-wmi filename: /lib/modules/2.6.30-oshirix-spe/kernel/drivers/platform/x86/dell-wmi.ko alias: wmi:9DBB5994-A997-11DA-B012-B622A1EF5492 license: GPL description: Dell laptop WMI hotkeys driver author: Matthew Garrett <mjg@redhat.com> depends: wmi vermagic: 2.6.30-oshirix-spe SMP preempt mod_unload modversions 586 See the source code for what keys are supported: http://lxr.free-electrons.com/source/drive.../x86/dell-wmi.c |
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Dec 22 2009, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(thesoothsayer @ Dec 18 2006, 01:13 PM) Hi, Please check this website http://www.linux-laptop.net/I'm looking for a laptop which can support Linux well. I've heard that Asus, IBM and Toshiba are pretty good but I'm looking for comments from people who have tried it already and their experience on using it on their own laptops (not necessarily from the brands that I've mentioned). Oh, and I'm a Fedora user. Thanks. |
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Jan 6 2010, 02:14 AM
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best recommendations for acer timeline 1810t or toshiba protege t1110?
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Mar 7 2010, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(zenix @ Jan 6 2010, 02:14 AM) best recommendations for acer timeline 1810t or toshiba protege t1110? try linux mint 8 Helena |
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Mar 8 2010, 01:55 PM
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QUOTE(litnit @ Oct 6 2009, 05:47 PM) OK. thanks. I'll look for the latest kernel.. Research won't help you imo. The only way to *really* know if an OS is right for you is to jump straight into it Ok. there are too many type of OS, i dunno which to go. but u are right, i'll try to do some research on it 1st.. Thanks.. |
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Apr 19 2010, 11:13 AM
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hello! new user to ubuntu, im using version 9.10...
installed in my friend Aspire 3682(no more using it,this kind of testing laptop) spec: intel celeron M processor 420 mobile intel 940 GML Express chipset 512mb ram wifi problem fixed!... thanks to Hardware Drivers-thingy. now another big problem...it seems the laptop sound couldn't working and its completely silent whenever movie/music is playing... still looking here and there, help is greatly appreciated... This post has been edited by unknowndevices: Apr 22 2010, 07:58 PM |
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Apr 23 2010, 11:45 AM
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Ubuntu 9.10 netbook remix is it for netbook only or can be used for notebook laptop?
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Apr 29 2010, 04:23 PM
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1,545 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Gombak
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If you've downloaded a live version, just go ahead test it on a notebook. chances are, the GUI is modified to suit a smaller screen, like eeebuntu I've installed on my student's notebook. For the record, I really like to clutter interface on Moblin.
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May 24 2010, 05:32 AM
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442 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Kuala Lumpur, Kepong, Desa Parkcity.
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Ubuntu nice, installed on Asus F8vr... WIth duel Boot OS (Win7 and Ubuntu) Ubuntu is installed on my 16GB Thumb Drive, before this scare it will clash and kacau my win7 things... so i install it on my USB, means that every time i wan to boot it, i just plug in my USB and choose UBuntu at the startup screen of the laptop... Very impressive on Ubuntu as i m a newbie and 1st timer for Lynux, Even boot on USB, everything work damn smoothly... No serious lagging, no jam, and just work fine... One thing damn marvelous is, after i install the clean copy UBuntu, everything seems working very good, Wifi is on, function key is on, Lan is on, TouchPad and even the touch scroll is on, i haven't test the mic and the finger print yet... i hope is good... Finger Cross guys...
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Jun 4 2010, 12:27 AM
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running OS like ubuntu or what so ever in Thumb drive...the speed to process the data is slower than running in hard drive...but it different if u run it as live cd (install the ubuntu into Thumb drive using software like unetbooting)..
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Jun 18 2010, 11:12 AM
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Installed dual-boot for my Compaq CQ40-512AU (Vista & Ubuntu).....not a heavy user on linux (saya budak baru belajar), but I do use it to watch HD movies by connecting to plasma via hdmi...works smoother than windows
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Jun 19 2010, 01:05 PM
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installed 3 os on my lappy, win vista, win7 & backtrack4.. hehehe
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Jun 25 2010, 02:44 PM
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80 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Malaysia
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Can backtrack be run from livecd ?
Mint working well on compaq presario v3000 |
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Jun 25 2010, 06:06 PM
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Ubuntu 10.04 on dell XPS m1530.
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Jun 25 2010, 07:02 PM
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6,381 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: meow meow
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QUOTE(asm@m @ Jun 25 2010, 02:44 PM) Can backtrack be run from livecd ? backtrack 3.0 (if not mistaken), have some issues on certain intel wifi chipset on certain laptop.. Mint working well on compaq presario v3000  but i think you can use ubuntu and install additional tools |
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Jun 26 2010, 01:37 AM
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9,572 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: Terengganu Darul Iman
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anyone here has tried to use ubuntu or any linux distro on netbook yet?
any comment on that ? |
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Jul 7 2010, 02:30 PM
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659 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: PNG / PJ
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@scorps: there's linux netbook distros nowadays. easy peasy and ubuntu netbook edition are some of examples.
oh yeah, not to mention the moblin/meego too. this would be even easier as moblin/meego was developed by Intel, the same company which developed Atom which was used primarily in netbooks (for now).. This post has been edited by carbonytte: Jul 7 2010, 02:46 PM |
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Jul 15 2010, 12:37 PM
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Dual booting Windows 7 64 bit Home Edition and Ubuntu 10.04 on my Dell Inspiron M301Z.. So far so good..Ubuntu 10.04 works very well!!
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Aug 9 2010, 07:34 AM
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157 posts Joined: May 2007 From: Seri Kembangan, Selangor
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dual boot win 7 and ubuntu lucid netbook remix on my hp 110-3004tu, everythinng working fine. compiz working charm. but it was installed inside win 7 by wubi. because i cant get wired networking running if install separately. sound and vga have to install driver manually.
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Aug 15 2010, 12:35 AM
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anyone tried linux on asus ul80v
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Aug 19 2010, 04:31 PM
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Dual booting Ubuntu 10.04 x86_64 and Windows 7 64-bit Professional on Dell Studio 1557
so far so good .. only a few package problems due to 64 bit |
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Aug 23 2010, 08:10 AM
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My gateway laptop is running Vista home premium, Ubuntu 9.10 and Opensolaris natively. 3 breed of OSes installed inside my laptop.
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Aug 24 2010, 11:13 PM
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anyone tried linux on asus laptops with expressgate?
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Sep 1 2010, 07:52 PM
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18 posts Joined: May 2010 From: Sarawak
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newbie to ubuntu 10.04 here, quick question. does wifi works on acer aspire 3680? got my old laptop working again, want to install ubuntu 10.04 on it. do i need to upgrade the ram to 2GB? i only got 512MB of ram running xp home sp3
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Sep 2 2010, 10:29 AM
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1,238 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kota Bharu - Klang Valley
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easy guys
what u guys can do to make sure all the hardwares comply or not is by running Ubuntu or any distros using LiveCD. If all ok then u can proceed for installation |
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Sep 14 2010, 03:05 PM
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whr to get the CD pls....i want to try out the latest version of linux ubuntu.
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Sep 15 2010, 07:39 AM
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95 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: Baker Street, NW
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QUOTE(kwl1990 @ Sep 14 2010, 03:05 PM) whr to get the CD pls....i want to try out the latest version of linux ubuntu. https://shipit.ubuntu.com/ |
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Sep 18 2010, 04:27 PM
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i used to boot netbook remix usb, installed avast av but i couldn't scan other removable drive for viruses?
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Sep 19 2010, 11:12 PM
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Validating
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full time linux user with linuxmint 9 lxde on acer aspire 2920 reporting
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Oct 23 2010, 09:20 AM
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560 posts Joined: Oct 2008 From: On my portable dude
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ASUS X42J (a.k.a ASUS K24JR)
Intel Core i7 740QM @ 1.73GHz 4GB DDR3 RAM ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 1GB HDD 500GB Running Ubuntu 10.04 LTS The rest are pretty standard stuff Notes for owners of this laptop! 1. What works - Everything except for touchpad disabling/enabling, maybe I forgot to manually activate something 2. What doesn't *Display - ATI drivers will have to use ATI's driver, not from repo, and do NOT use newer kernel other than the one Ubuntu came with else the driver won't work. *Sound - speaker works but for redirecting audio to headphones, upgrade ALSA to 1.0.23 manually via a script that can be acquired HERE. Follow instructions and reboot, voila you're done -- UPDATE: I don't know but somehow 2.6.37 kernels solved my problem. Same with sound, so everything's good as done o_o;; This post has been edited by FlameReaper: Feb 28 2011, 02:17 PM |
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Nov 4 2010, 03:56 PM
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2,930 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia, Melaka
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The free laptop provided by streamyx, HP Mini 110. Installed with opensuse 11.3 gnome, everything just fine and working except for it's broadcom wireless can't detect any wireless, however downloading the correct firmware from packman resolved the wireless issue. Speed wise, you won't want to use the win 7 starter anymore!
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Feb 28 2011, 10:17 AM
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I just tried using ubuntu 10.10 desktop version on my old acer laptop.
spec: Acer travelmate 4102WLMi Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB) Intel® 915PM Express chipset 15.4" WXGA colour LCD, supporting 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and dual display via Acer GridVista ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X700 with 64MB of external DDR video RAM support DirectX 9.0 60GB HDD 1GB DDR2 RAM (upgraded) Integrated 56Kbps modem & 10/100 Mbps LAN Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Acer SignalUp wireless technology support DVD-Dual double layer drive Integrated Bluetooth so far, I haven't seen any hardware compatibility issue, the sound,wifi,touchpad,bluetooth, even some of the functions keys are working fine. |
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Mar 23 2011, 10:02 PM
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Installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my Asus K40IN. All is well, all is well. The only problem I face is the ugly resolution of plymouth screen right after I install propriety driver and reboot. But it is solved now.
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Mar 26 2011, 05:39 AM
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317 posts Joined: May 2006 From: City Of Angels
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is ubuntu gonna work with macbook pro?
i mean with all its function esp. the multi-touchpad. |
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Mar 26 2011, 12:06 PM
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560 posts Joined: Oct 2008 From: On my portable dude
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QUOTE(CopyX @ Mar 26 2011, 04:39 AM) is ubuntu gonna work with macbook pro? Depending on what the specs are, but first you'll have to make sure you can boot the LiveCD or the LiveUSB. Else it's going to be a tough time trying to install.i mean with all its function esp. the multi-touchpad. But if you can get a live session running from either two then I suggest you do a test drive and test what works and what doesn't. |
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Apr 26 2011, 09:26 PM
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Desktop: Windows 7 / Debian Sid (dual boot). I mainly use Windows 7 for gaming.
Netbook (Toshiba NB205): Crunchbang linux/Windows 7 (dual boot). Mainly use #! because it's lightweight in term of resource usage. |
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May 31 2011, 12:24 AM
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MSI U100Plus + 2GB RAM + Ubuntu 10.10 on latest kernel 2.6.35-28-generic after update.
Everything runs great out of the box, with WIFI, Bluetooth and all Fn keys includes my TURBO switch for this model when on AC power. And just as a side note for people update to the very last update, which might cause problems to SKYPE fail in loading, just delete the following 2 files and load skype again and it should work. ~/.Skype/shared.lck ~/.Skype/shared.xml Cheers ! |
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Jun 13 2011, 03:24 PM
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any 1 tried fedora 15?
have any 1 of u guys use dell V130 and install fedora 15? |
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Jul 9 2011, 04:05 AM
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3,066 posts Joined: Mar 2009 From: N.Sembilan
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My IBM Thinkpad T40 is dualboot with Win7 Starter and Ubuntu 11.04.
Startup time is 40-50% faster when boot with Ubuntu. |
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Jul 9 2011, 04:54 AM
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hi all,
Does anyone know a laptop besides the EeePc series that works with airmon ng and monitoring mode, packet injection out of the box for ubuntu 11? |
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Jul 9 2011, 10:22 AM
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can check aircrack website for supported network cards
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Jul 9 2011, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jul 9 2011, 10:22 AM) can check aircrack website for supported network cards have done that.but it seems that its still a hit or miss thing, from the backtrack forums, the best way suggested was to boot a live cd/usb and test it out. Sadly i tried that and alot of promoters very dulan about it. |
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Jul 9 2011, 03:25 PM
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6,612 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Tomorrow
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QUOTE(VinluV @ Jul 9 2011, 03:13 PM) have done that. My old laptop with BCM4312 can use it out of the box with B43 driver.but it seems that its still a hit or miss thing, from the backtrack forums, the best way suggested was to boot a live cd/usb and test it out. Sadly i tried that and alot of promoters very dulan about it. |
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Aug 18 2011, 09:11 PM
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Hey guys , I have been asking for info on Compaq Presario CQ40 drivers on Ubuntu for quite some times in Ubuntu forum but no one replied. The wifi driver provided not that good since it only allows me to connect to wifi but aircrack-ng all not support the system shown can't allocated wifi driver. Any method to get appropriate drivers for my lappy ? and I only got gpu and wifi drivers the remanining sounds/proc drivers all don have.
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Sep 19 2011, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(mysql2779 @ Aug 18 2011, 09:11 PM) Hey guys , I have been asking for info on Compaq Presario CQ40 drivers on Ubuntu for quite some times in Ubuntu forum but no one replied. The wifi driver provided not that good since it only allows me to connect to wifi but aircrack-ng all not support the system shown can't allocated wifi driver. Any method to get appropriate drivers for my lappy ? and I only got gpu and wifi drivers the remanining sounds/proc drivers all don have. Does it means that your lappy don't have sound? And what proc driver for? Just asking.. |
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Sep 20 2011, 11:02 AM
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4,582 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: West johor
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Any distro for notebook with encrypting partitions support during install ?
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Nov 12 2011, 06:50 PM
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9,572 posts Joined: Jun 2005 From: Terengganu Darul Iman
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any recommended distro for netbook? got only 1gb Ram for netbook..
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Nov 13 2011, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE(scorps @ Nov 12 2011, 06:50 PM) any recommended distro for netbook? got only 1gb Ram for netbook.. Best option is to build up from a minimal one. Either Debian, GRML, Arch, Crux is a good bet. You'll need to do your homework to know what kind of hardware you have (especially wireless chipset) and it'll take some time. If you do it properly and install a lightweight WM, it'll fly. Learn to compile your own kernel and do some undervolting with phc to maximize battery life and lower temperatures on your netbook.Gentoo and sorcerer work great too, but require even more time. If you want something out of the box with all the Gnome bling-bling widgets and effects, try Fuduntu : http://www.fuduntu.org/ Other options, Zenix http://zenix-os.net/index.html CrunchBang http://crunchbanglinux.org/ Aptosid (Xfce version) http://aptosid.com/ If you want something ultra-light and small, but without as many apps as the big distros, you can also look at Slitaz: http://www.slitaz.org/en/ |
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Dec 5 2011, 02:59 AM
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909 posts Joined: Feb 2011 From: Kerteh - KL - Ipoh - KB
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does anyone here using Asus A43S series laptop? i tried to install Ubuntu 11.10 in a flash drive using pendrivelinux and unetbootin but the flash drive didnt appear in the boot menu. is this a hardware compatible problem or what, seems this series is still new in the market?
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Dec 12 2011, 12:16 PM
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QUOTE(scorps @ Nov 12 2011, 06:50 PM) any recommended distro for netbook? got only 1gb Ram for netbook.. Use jolicloud! Nevertheless, stay out from Ubuntu 11.10, on my netbook it's has minimal delay and lag. on 2GB dual core Atom. |
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Dec 21 2011, 08:31 AM
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i also want destop for linux
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Dec 27 2011, 09:35 PM
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I have HCL laptop with Core 2 Duo Processor and I am using Ubuntu. I am not having any problem for the last six months. Previously Windows Vista was installed on my laptop but I would love to use Linux so I tried Ubuntu and it works great.
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Jan 5 2012, 12:22 PM
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3,197 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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QUOTE(G-17 @ Nov 13 2011, 09:44 AM) Best option is to build up from a minimal one. Either Debian, GRML, Arch, Crux is a good bet. You'll need to do your homework to know what kind of hardware you have (especially wireless chipset) and it'll take some time. If you do it properly and install a lightweight WM, it'll fly. Learn to compile your own kernel and do some undervolting with phc to maximize battery life and lower temperatures on your netbook. I was browsing through here, looking for alternative distros for my netbook and I saw this. Fuduntu is exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks man!Gentoo and sorcerer work great too, but require even more time. If you want something out of the box with all the Gnome bling-bling widgets and effects, try Fuduntu : http://www.fuduntu.org/ Other options, Zenix http://zenix-os.net/index.html CrunchBang http://crunchbanglinux.org/ Aptosid (Xfce version) http://aptosid.com/ If you want something ultra-light and small, but without as many apps as the big distros, you can also look at Slitaz: http://www.slitaz.org/en/ |
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Jan 5 2012, 06:37 PM
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eee Asus 1st version netbook also work smooth using Ubuntu ver 10
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Jan 6 2012, 08:29 PM
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3,197 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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QUOTE(ultranus @ Jan 5 2012, 06:37 PM) eee Asus 1st version netbook also work smooth using Ubuntu ver 10 Ubuntu is okay, but I find the Unity interface to be real buggy. On netbooks you have no choice but to run Unity 2D, or revert to GNOME2, which just doesn't look nice enough for me. |
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Jan 6 2012, 08:57 PM
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nice info
bcoz I just use 4 my php programming and open office which linux is better then? QUOTE(v1n0d @ Jan 6 2012, 08:29 PM) Ubuntu is okay, but I find the Unity interface to be real buggy. On netbooks you have no choice but to run Unity 2D, or revert to GNOME2, which just doesn't look nice enough for me. |
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Jan 7 2012, 01:10 PM
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3,197 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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It's really all about personal preference. What suits one person may not suit another. Don't be afraid to experiment.
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Mar 6 2012, 07:18 PM
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HI i am using acer aspire with core i5 processor and have two operating system . and it's work with Linux as well.
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Feb 25 2013, 05:50 PM
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for laptops, i prefer using xfce coz very lightweight
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Feb 26 2013, 08:11 PM
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560 posts Joined: Oct 2008 From: On my portable dude
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QUOTE(Sword Breaker @ Feb 25 2013, 04:50 PM) for laptops, i prefer using xfce coz very lightweight depends on hardware la bro. Kalau dah laptop i7, RAM over 4gb takkan nak XFCE gak. membazir. kalau netbook pakai xfce I leh terima lagi This post has been edited by FlameReaper: Feb 26 2013, 08:12 PM |
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Jul 8 2013, 11:15 AM
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97 posts Joined: May 2006 From: Cyberjaya
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bought illegear laptop last month and installed arch linux.. no issue till now..
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Aug 8 2013, 07:20 PM
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Hi everyone,
Happy hari raya, I stumbler on this very old thread, i guess and got attracted by the topic, here is my own UX on linux over the years, it all started in year 2000-2002, wow I am very old.Back then, it was hard to learn or deal with linux problem, where all my PC kaki are all win based... and getting help from internet is not easy if your 1st linux distro installation doest get the modem to work!Fast forward to year 2006-08, where I got my hand on one of the Ubuntu distro, forgot the version number, forgive me guys. I do remember I did the installation on the Pentium 4 (Dell) desktop, everything just work out of the box. And time goes by, in year 2010, I bought a 2nd hand Dell laptop with AMD64 cpu that came with it. And I upgrade the bios under win xp b4 I removed the default OS. Well according to Dell that this laptop only supported upto 2GB (max), but Ubuntu linux told me differences things, " sudo lshw " . walah... it shown the Dell laptop can support upto 4GB, hmmm... after some research on the web, I bought new 4GB ram and remove the old ram, here goes the new 4GB ram. Then install Ubuntu 64 bit OS. Done deal happy os, happy laptop , and a happy guy drum roll, here the new toy in year 2013, my new Asus K46C . This time Asus told me (what they told the world in their product specs, this K46C just run at 8GB max). As always, "sudo lshw" it shown 16GB max. Alright, so I told my pc supplier to install 16GB on it, after it send by from Asus with the new 16GB installed. By then I am ready to roll up my sleeve and install the Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit OS on it. Everything work fine, aside for the display card, battery time and the brightness bug, I can live with those bug a side note : if anyone play with the mini-itx (intel box), this baby can hold up to 8GB ram, not 4GB as they advertised ! |
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Aug 13 2014, 06:50 PM
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1,411 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Batu Pahat
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Hi everyone,
Linux Mint 17 code name "Qiana" based on "Ubuntu Trusty" is laptop ready. i used KDE 32bit version. support hard disk encryption. dual boot home only, single boot mint only full disk encryption. touchpad support working great. tap, scrolling working out of box. |
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Aug 15 2014, 04:08 PM
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All Stars
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QUOTE(pcbase @ Aug 13 2014, 06:50 PM) Hi everyone, But mint you have to reinstall every time you want to upgrade.. big hassle Linux Mint 17 code name "Qiana" based on "Ubuntu Trusty" is laptop ready. i used KDE 32bit version. support hard disk encryption. dual boot home only, single boot mint only full disk encryption. touchpad support working great. tap, scrolling working out of box. |
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Aug 15 2014, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(antoire @ Aug 8 2013, 07:20 PM) Hi everyone, http://askubuntu.com/questions/140322/is-i...m-my-mobo-takesHappy hari raya, I stumbler on this very old thread, i guess and got attracted by the topic, here is my own UX on linux over the years, it all started in year 2000-2002, wow I am very old.Back then, it was hard to learn or deal with linux problem, where all my PC kaki are all win based... and getting help from internet is not easy if your 1st linux distro installation doest get the modem to work!Fast forward to year 2006-08, where I got my hand on one of the Ubuntu distro, forgot the version number, forgive me guys. I do remember I did the installation on the Pentium 4 (Dell) desktop, everything just work out of the box. And time goes by, in year 2010, I bought a 2nd hand Dell laptop with AMD64 cpu that came with it. And I upgrade the bios under win xp b4 I removed the default OS. Well according to Dell that this laptop only supported upto 2GB (max), but Ubuntu linux told me differences things, " sudo lshw " . walah... it shown the Dell laptop can support upto 4GB, hmmm... after some research on the web, I bought new 4GB ram and remove the old ram, here goes the new 4GB ram. Then install Ubuntu 64 bit OS. Done deal happy os, happy laptop , and a happy guy drum roll, here the new toy in year 2013, my new Asus K46C . This time Asus told me (what they told the world in their product specs, this K46C just run at 8GB max). As always, "sudo lshw" it shown 16GB max. Alright, so I told my pc supplier to install 16GB on it, after it send by from Asus with the new 16GB installed. By then I am ready to roll up my sleeve and install the Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit OS on it. Everything work fine, aside for the display card, battery time and the brightness bug, I can live with those bug a side note : if anyone play with the mini-itx (intel box), this baby can hold up to 8GB ram, not 4GB as they advertised ! sudo dmidecode -t 6 will even tell you if it is dual-channel This post has been edited by wodenus: Aug 15 2014, 04:27 PM |
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Aug 16 2014, 10:00 AM
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1,411 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Batu Pahat
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QUOTE(wodenus @ Aug 15 2014, 04:08 PM) But mint you have to reinstall every time you want to upgrade.. big hassle starting mint 17, mint wil use ubuntu LTS. So upgrade should be no a problem anymore. |
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Oct 13 2014, 01:21 PM
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351 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: Ampang | Selangor | The Valley
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I'm lusting over this rig but it sure as hell won't ever get to this side of the pond. Closest thing probably would be the latest Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro but it's not the small OTG size I'm looking for. Hopefully there's a Yoga 3 11 in the pipeline or anything else similar.
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Oct 14 2014, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(pcbase @ Aug 16 2014, 10:00 AM) starting mint 17, mint wil use ubuntu LTS. So upgrade should be no a problem anymore. Sorry for very late reply.Mint LMDE can upgrade to newer versions "forever" without breaking anything. Base distro is debian, not ubuntu. |
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Jan 29 2015, 08:40 PM
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390 posts Joined: Jul 2013
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tried Ubuntu 14 on both Dell D630 and HP Mini 110, works
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Jun 7 2015, 04:38 PM
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17 posts Joined: Nov 2006
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I'm using Arch on my sony Vaio .I choose LXDE for my desktop enviroment and it runs like a charm. it really works pretty well so far.
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Jun 14 2015, 10:55 PM
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726 posts Joined: Nov 2014 From: Southern Uganda
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Using puppy linux on my rig, fuhh bedesup
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Jun 14 2015, 10:56 PM
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726 posts Joined: Nov 2014 From: Southern Uganda
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Double post
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Oct 1 2015, 10:38 AM
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Hi-------------anyone know LINUX MAGEIA ?
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Dec 27 2015, 12:13 AM
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11 posts Joined: Aug 2013
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generally,you should be fine if your PC/laptops use INTEL chipsets and CPUs.
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Oct 7 2016, 05:31 PM
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1,245 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: Selangor
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anyone running linux on Asus Zenbook? Is it compatible?
Or should i go for hp envy series? I am looking for an affordable ultrabook and run ubuntu on it. |
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Oct 8 2016, 04:29 PM
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1,050 posts Joined: Jan 2016 From: Land of floods, Kota Tinggi
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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Oct 7 2016, 05:31 PM) anyone running linux on Asus Zenbook? Is it compatible? I think for compatibility questions, Google for that particular model and its relevant models, most things are covered in Archlinux wiki there and can applied on Ubuntu tooOr should i go for hp envy series? I am looking for an affordable ultrabook and run ubuntu on it. generally should be no problem but do take a test drive with an Ubuntu live USB or you haven't bought yet? |
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Jan 7 2017, 03:48 AM
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2,096 posts Joined: Aug 2009 From: Shithole Klang
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Cant go wrong with Thinkpad.
But still, you have to face one universal linux problem: Fingerprint sensor driver that actually work is nonexistent. |
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Jul 27 2017, 04:36 PM
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144 posts Joined: Sep 2006 From: SJMC
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Found this:
https://certification.ubuntu.com/ Whatever is listed there is likely to have good linux support. |
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Jun 13 2018, 04:05 PM
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Have anyone install ubuntu 18.04 LTS onto hp pavilion x2 detachable?
can it work? This post has been edited by Veron83: Jun 13 2018, 04:05 PM |
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Nov 9 2018, 10:10 AM
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I doubt many people will be able to reply to this thread. Did you open a new thread on this?
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Nov 9 2018, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(tboxmy @ Nov 9 2018, 10:10 AM) I doubt many people will be able to reply to this thread. Did you open a new thread on this? Who are you referring to? |
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Nov 11 2018, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(thesoothsayer @ Nov 9 2018, 11:42 AM) Who are you referring to? Veron83 |
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Nov 21 2018, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(Veron83 @ Jun 13 2018, 04:05 PM) Have anyone install ubuntu 18.04 LTS onto hp pavilion x2 detachable? If im not wrong, generally HP laptops are almost always compatible with Ubuntu. I've just installed the 18.04 LTS on one of my 4 year old HP Pavillion, so far good for the usual media and web surfing usage. You might want to try dual booting before installing it on yours, just to test check the necessary.can it work? |
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Dec 14 2018, 12:36 AM
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Do not buy HP 15-BE series. It is extremely struggling experience to install wifi drivers on it. I managed to do it when i was in my home country and had ubuntu 14 (LTS version) but when i decided to upgrade to newest version of Ubuntu I couldn't use wifi at all and drivers didn't provide for the newest version. I had to use Linux Subsystems to do my development work. So try to avoid it.
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Dec 14 2018, 12:39 AM
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QUOTE(manbot4.0 @ Nov 21 2018, 03:45 PM) If im not wrong, generally HP laptops are almost always compatible with Ubuntu. I've just installed the 18.04 LTS on one of my 4 year old HP Pavillion, so far good for the usual media and web surfing usage. You might want to try dual booting before installing it on yours, just to test check the necessary. Actually, Not all models, The one I am currently using has lots of quirks for Linux. One of the major one though was wifi driver. It was hard enough and took me lot of time and efforts to figure out for ubuntu 14 but new version of ubuntu completely broke my os. I had to switch back to windows and use the linux subsystems to get my work done. |
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Jan 1 2019, 04:27 AM
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2,096 posts Joined: Aug 2009 From: Shithole Klang
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QUOTE(Dhavalc017 @ Dec 14 2018, 12:39 AM) One of the major one though was wifi driver. It was hard enough and took me lot of time and efforts to figure out for ubuntu 14 but new version of ubuntu completely broke my os. I had to switch back to windows and use the linux subsystems to get my work done. Many of these problem can be solved by using updated kernel. |
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Apr 10 2019, 11:24 AM
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479 posts Joined: Jun 2010
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I have a old HP pavillion. 2014 old. Hmm windows is so bloated, i might install linux and play around with it. Older machine performs way better on Linux(ubuntu) than windows right?
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Apr 10 2019, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(McDBigMaC @ Apr 10 2019, 11:24 AM) I have a old HP pavillion. 2014 old. Hmm windows is so bloated, i might install linux and play around with it. Older machine performs way better on Linux(ubuntu) than windows right? In general. Shouldn't have any driver issues as well as Linux has good supported if the hardware is out for a year or so. Newer laptops generally have more problems with driver support. |
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Jun 13 2019, 11:12 AM
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QUOTE(McDBigMaC @ Apr 10 2019, 11:24 AM) I have a old HP pavillion. 2014 old. Hmm windows is so bloated, i might install linux and play around with it. Older machine performs way better on Linux(ubuntu) than windows right? latest distro not playing good with old hardware. look at the iso file size for a hint. It getting bigger and bigger with bloatware.another one is web brower becoming resource hungry eating memory. |
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Jun 13 2019, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(McDBigMaC @ Apr 10 2019, 11:24 AM) I have a old HP pavillion. 2014 old. Hmm windows is so bloated, i might install linux and play around with it. Older machine performs way better on Linux(ubuntu) than windows right? I have no problems with Ubuntu so far. I even installed in on an old Atom notebook. |
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Jul 13 2019, 07:30 PM
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Hi every Linux Master, I am currently using Asus S56cm with i7 3517U Processor. It is already 6 years old. Thinking of experience Linux and wanna install it in my windows laptop. Is my laptop able to install Linux? Is it good for dual booting? Will Windows and Linux mess up everything? Btw Ubuntu or Mint is a better choice for newbie like me?
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Nov 17 2019, 01:38 AM
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Main problem of laptop for Linux that some older models do not really support something like standart SATA 3 SSD today they always do keep it like something of like SATA 3 HDD or SATA 2 SSD speeds for whatever reason anyway.
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Apr 19 2020, 01:54 AM
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Currently I am rely on Dell XPS 14 with Ubuntu 18.04 with latest stable kernel install into my notebook. I am thinking to purchase a Macbook Air and replace operating system with Ubuntu Linux. That's my planning for MCO. FlierMate liked this post
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Apr 7 2023, 12:39 PM
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Usinh EC2. All my linux on cloud using amazon linux
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May 7 2025, 01:02 PM
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 debian 12 a bit heavy for old laptop |
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Jun 5 2025, 08:26 PM
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I installed Lubuntu but I do not like it because not user friendly
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Jun 11 2025, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(Jened @ Jun 5 2025, 08:26 PM) I installed Lubuntu but I do not like it because not user friendly what u means not user friendly ?what are u looking for ? Desktop like win 7 or 10 ? Linux desktop today just click click with mouse Lubuntu is ubuntu with LXQT There are another official buntu family https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives Then we got user friendly ready to use ubuntu called Linux Mint https://www.linuxmint.com/ Jened liked this post
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