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    Ubuntu on Dv2000t?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by HP Fan, Mar 16, 2007.

  1. HP Fan

    HP Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    i dowloaded Ubuntu and not sure if i should install it. i seen some cool videos of it but not sure if it will work for my computer
     
    HP Fan, Mar 16, 2007
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    HP Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    can i install it on virtual pc 2007? if not, vmware?
     
    HP Fan, Mar 16, 2007
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Why don't you see if you like Linux by trying it out via the LiveCD?

    If you do, go ahead an install it, and we can help you out with any questions you have.
     
    Gautam, Mar 16, 2007
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  4. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, I second Gautams suggestion, run it live first it's easy and harmless.
     
    Airman, Mar 16, 2007
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  5. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    First, a good idea would be to tell us EXACTLY what hardware you have. That way we can warn you of any potential problems.
     
    Lysander, Mar 16, 2007
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    BusinessBro Notebook Geek

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    i too want to run it on my dv2000t, i already have 6 gigs partitioned from the restore files so it has 2 drives.. i want ubantu because ive heard nothing but good things about it. if i go to their site i would just have to download and burn 2 cd? when do i load the cd during windows or at boot up? how does that aspect work?
     
    BusinessBro, Mar 22, 2007
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  7. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Burn it as an image file, use Nero or CDBurnerXP Pro for this step. Then make sure the computer is set to boot from CD first. Then stick the disk in the drive and restart the computer. There you go, Ubuntu Live CD!
     
    Lysander, Mar 22, 2007
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  8. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    RE: HP Business Class laptop
    (nx6325 RB526UT#ABA) .
    http://www.notebookforums.com/thread176205.html
    AMD Sempron processor 3400+
    Processor features
    1.8 GHz, 256-KB L2 cache
    Memory, std.
    512 MB (667 MHz) DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
    Note: Max RAM maximum 4GB
    ATI Radeon Xpress 1150

    Overheating, via liveCD.


    Just a heads up... I myself have been trying out some live cds...

    I had a "problem" with a distro called Pclinux2007 (rev3)
    File name: livecd-TR3.iso
    690 MB (723,943,424 bytes)
    Downloaded:
    Saturday, March 24, 2007, 10:28:04 PM

    "Little" problem was I had it in a docking station, booted it up and left it running for about 20 minutes..... using a external keyboard...

    When by happen chance I noticed alot of HEAT comming off the unit, the area to the left of the touchpad being VERY HOT, keyboard area hot... and when I touched the underside of the unit (nx6325 RB526UT#ABA) it was hot enough to fry eggs on!

    Don't know a thing about Linux, seems the HP's have known issues with the cooling fan(s) not working correctly.

    http://www.wolframschenck.de/nx6325.htm

    Just thought I'd bring that up... something to be aware of...

    .
     
    WeAreNotAlone, Mar 28, 2007
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    lunateck, Mar 28, 2007
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  10. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    That's just ridiculous, HP offer some computers with Linux pre-installed! Wonder why they say they don't give a hardware warranty.

    *Is glad he bought Dell, despite their ACPI issues, at least they have generous warranties.*
     
    Lysander, Mar 28, 2007
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  11. rockharder

    rockharder Notebook Evangelist

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    I installed Edgy on my V3000Z, it works fine for me except the Alsa HDA-intel audio. Ubuntu use 1.0.11 alsa and only allow you to playback through speakers, no headphone available. I tried 14rc2 and 14rc3, none of them worked as it should in XP.

    You shouldn't have any problem on wireless since you use Intel chip. Ubuntu use cpufreq to adjust the on demand frequency. I didn't try others.

    6 gig is a bit of small if you really work on it rather just play around.
     
    rockharder, Mar 28, 2007
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