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    Inspiron 13 Linux compatibility

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Nemesis75, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. Nemesis75

    Nemesis75 Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone had experience installing linux on a Dell Inspiron 13? If so, how did it go?
     
    Nemesis75, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. Amranu

    Amranu Notebook Consultant

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    it should be fine, so long as you use intel wireless
     
    Amranu, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. Nemesis75

    Nemesis75 Notebook Guru

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    anyone else?
     
    Nemesis75, Jan 20, 2009
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    hongrboi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to know too since I am considering this laptop (especially if the built-in bluetooth). One thing that's disappointing is that the touchpad is small and doesn't support the multitouch features that comes with Synaptic's drivers.
     
    hongrboi, Jan 21, 2009
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  5. Nemesis75

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    come on anyone else? :(
     
    Nemesis75, Jan 22, 2009
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  6. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Why don't you contact NBR member atlguy who wrote this review of an Inspiron 13 with Debian.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Jan 22, 2009
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