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    Inspiron Mini 9

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by marmaduke, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. marmaduke

    marmaduke Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered a Mini 9. It was $229 and I couldn't resist. Only thing is, it has Ubuntu. I haven't a clue how to run Ubuntu. It was suggested to wipe the SSD drive and re-install Ubuntu fresh and get rid of the crapware. I checked Dells, driver and download page and all the drivers are for Windows XP. Nothing is listed for Ubuntu.

    So how would I go about installing chipset drivers in Ubuntu along with the Wifi and other drivers? Can I use the XP drivers?
    That doesn't sound right.
     
    marmaduke, Mar 19, 2009
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    MrNYC, Mar 19, 2009
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    Cin' Anathema

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  4. bobnova

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    I've found the ubuntu to work pretty nicely.
    It doesn't play youtube as well as a XP mini, but it does get about an hour better battery life.
     
    bobnova, Mar 19, 2009
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