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    Dell has released "remastered" version of Ubuntu 7.04 for Insprions

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Dragoneye1589, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. Dragoneye1589

    Dragoneye1589 Notebook Consultant

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    I didn't see this here, so I thought I would let everyone know who wants to install Ubuntu on their Inspiron/Vostro without any extra steps.

    Direct2Dell article:
    http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/09/10/29517.aspx

    Direct link to the download page:
    http://linux.dell.com/wiki/index.php/Ubuntu_7.04#Download_Dell_Ubuntu_Image

    I haven't tried it out since I already have Linux installed, and they have only confirmed it works on the 1420, but I would think it would work on all of the others.

    Now if they would also make Kubuntu available.
     
    Dragoneye1589, Sep 12, 2007
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  2. timonoj

    timonoj Newbie

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    Good to know! I have a vostro 1500...I am rather waiting for the 7.10 release, since the 7.04 gave me a bunch of problems with the wireless and some other random issues..Hopefully it wil work flawlessly!
     
    timonoj, Sep 27, 2007
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    dicecca112 Notebook Consultant

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    Kubuntu would be easy to install, just install the right desktop packages. Wish they had a 64bit version, anyone know if you can upgrade to 64bit from a 32bit?
     
    dicecca112, Sep 27, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    From their version, very doubtful. I'm not sure if you can even do it from the official versions of Ubuntu/Kubuntu.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 27, 2007
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    speedking Notebook Consultant

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    Just to inform you guys that I downloaded Ubuntu Mastered edition and give it a shot on my e1405 and it says that my system is not compatible. I didnt procceed because i dont know what will happen.
     
    speedking, Sep 30, 2007
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