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    could some one write a guide for install ubuntu at dv5000 or 8000

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Boai, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. Boai

    Boai Notebook Guru

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    my question is

    i just had C:... how to install ubuntu without break data ?
    when i finish~ how to install driver? the audio driver dont need to install?
    see what need to install at windows
    1chipset.exe
    2harddisk (sata)
    3video.exe
    4uaa.exe
    5audio.exe
    6modem.exe
    7mediacard.exe
    8network.exe
    9wireless.exe

    what need to install at ubuntu? and how to? :eek:
     
    Boai, Sep 10, 2006
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    shiggs Notebook Guru

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    have you checked ubuntuforums.org (or the linux section here), theres a wealth of data (and help) available

    There are also a few sites dedicated to linux on laptops that have reports of hardware compatibility and warnings for problematic devices.

    I havent done an install on your model, but hardware detection is pretty good and the latest kernels fix most acpi issues (one of the biggest issues), unlike windows most (if not all) of the drivers will be installed and working after the OS install. Basically you will need some empty space (unformated non partitioned) to do the install and linux needs a bootloader, lilo or grub, that will handle loading the operating system - linux or windows.

    If you have never done it before 1. make a solid backup of your current system, 2. research your hardware, and 3. read and print (if you dont have another pc) some how to/wikis

    good luck
     
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    oh yeah, download the "live cd", you can run the OS first without installing ANYTHING to test for problems.
     
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  4. Boai

    Boai Notebook Guru

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    thanks your tip, i think i got enough info
     
    Boai, Sep 10, 2006
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