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    Kubuntu 9.04 on my PC

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by alkeshtech, Apr 23, 2009.

  1. alkeshtech

    alkeshtech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    I am a newbie to Linux world. Although, I do know how to install it on my PC. I am not sure if it would run on my current hardware.
    Intel Q9450
    Nvidia 8800GT
    eVGA 780i SLI motherboard
    Creative XiFi extreme gamer soundgard

    Are the drivers available for them?
    And, would any one point a good beginner tutorial to Linux?

    Thanks,
    Alkesh.
     
    alkeshtech, Apr 23, 2009
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    Dillio187 Notebook Evangelist

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    you will have no problems with that processor and motherboard. The video card will require installing closed-source Nvidia drivers. Ubuntu will do this for you through the Hardware Drivers GUI. I'm not sure about the soundcard, sorry.

    Here is a good Linux Starter pack that was posted here awhile back in PDF form. Enjoy!

    http://www.tuxradar.com/linuxstarterpack
     
    Dillio187, Apr 23, 2009
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Add me to the noob list. I want to install it on a Dell Vostro 1500 with the following specs:

    T5270 1.4ghz
    3GB of Ram
    Nvidia 8400m GS
    160GB HDD

    Which should I download the 32 or 64bit version? :confused:
     
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    No prob......32 or 64....hmmm....i'd probably put the 32 on there with that setup as all your ram will be recognized...don't think you'd get a boost from 64...but, that said, either will work ....64 bit flash is supported now in Alpha so no prob's there.
     
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    Dillio187 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd go with the 32 bit install since you are new to linux, and your machine has 3gb of ram.
     
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    Thanks fellas, 32bit it is. :)

    One last question. Will Ubuntu 9.04 recognize my hardware during installation or do I need to install chipset, video, audio, modem, Ethernet drivers etc?
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Wait, what? No. 64bit is faster in almost all cases than 32bit, and at minimum as fast. Never slower. There's no reason to not go 64bit, it's the way everything is moving. And you can still run 32bit apps under 64bit Linux. I regularly run Starcraft and Diablo II under wine on my 64bit work laptop while I'm on the road. The only issue you will run into with 64bit is with Flash, and you can get a 64bit native alpha of Flash from labs.adobe.com

    As for the hardware, it should recognize pretty much everything. The video will not be accelerated, so you'll have to use the restricted driver manager for that, but it should ask you that when you boot up, up in the corner of the desktop. Modems can be flaky... I haven't used one in years though, so it's entirely possible that it'll just work. You don't ever have to go hunting down drivers with Linux... all the drivers are in the kernel, and only loaded as needed with a properly designed distribution (like Ubuntu). Chipsets, ethernet, etc. Wireless will even probably work out of the box if you have an Intel or Atheros chip. Less luck with Broadcom, but those are even starting to work with open-source.

    Since it sounds like you're VERY new to Linux and have a decent knowledge of Windows, make sure you read this before you jump in with both feet: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
     
    Pitabred, Apr 23, 2009
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