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    Linux distribution

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by John B, Dec 2, 2006.

  1. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    I have an Acer Aspire 3003 and would like to install Linux on it....

    anyone found a distribution that is able to run on this laptop without problems?
     
    John B, Dec 2, 2006
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    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I believe almost all distributions will work well on it.

    I have a c310 series Acer, and run Ubuntu Linux.
     
    Gautam, Dec 2, 2006
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  3. John B

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    I know that most of the Linux distros could run on it, but it's usually harder to get a distro that will run without issues in specific areas like power management, wifi, hibernate/sleep, etc.
     
    John B, Dec 2, 2006
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  4. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Ubuntu will be your best bet.

    If the lastest Ubuntu Edgy seems unstable, then try Ubuntu Dapper which is proved to be stable.

    Detected all of my Hardware right from install.(SIG)

    Both Edgy & Dapper work Great for me.

    Play around with the live cd to play with the wifi and other setups before loading. It might need a little playing around.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Dec 2, 2006
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