[FAQ]Laptops for Linux
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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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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, 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, 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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