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    best linux for vostro 1400?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by trackstar, Dec 19, 2007.

  1. trackstar

    trackstar Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, just wondering which distro of linux is best for my vostro? would it be the ubuntu, or is there anything better?

    specifically, would any 64-bit versions have a performance boost?
     
    trackstar, Dec 19, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Throw in the Live CD, see what happens.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 20, 2007
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    psyllium Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would stay away from the 64 bit version for now at least. Unless you have 4gb of memory I doubt it would make much difference.

    Get the latest Dell customised DVD ISO from http://linux.dell.com/wiki/index.php/Ubuntu_7.10 (warning, it's 4.3gb for some reason!)

    I haven't given it a go on mine yet, but stock standard Ubuntu 7.10 32 bit seems to go alright :)
     
    psyllium, Dec 20, 2007
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  4. sorinat

    sorinat Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it a liveDVD or installation one?
     
    sorinat, Dec 20, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I belive it is livedvd
     
    gridtalker, Dec 20, 2007
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    still...it is called 'reinstall iso...
     
    sorinat, Dec 20, 2007
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    Most distros should work fine if you know how to get the hardware working. Forums and wikis for distros usually have entries for Dell notebooks to help you out. I'm going to install Gentoo x86_x64 on mine when I get it. (not recommended for people new to linux)
     
    epsilon72, Dec 20, 2007
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