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    Ubuntu on Dell Studio 1555

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Xehanort, Sep 15, 2009.

  1. Xehanort

    Xehanort Notebook Geek

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    is it safe to dual boot it with vista?
    i have no experience about ubuntu/linux and wanna learn it
    is there anyone else who have installed it in this laptop, can u guys give some opinion?
    thanks
     
    Xehanort, Sep 15, 2009
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  2. puter1

    puter1 Notebook Deity

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    It's safe as long as you don't use Ubuntu. ;-)
     
    puter1, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Ubuntu is safe to dual boot with anything. Pretty good distro to get used to linux.
     
    Lithus, Sep 16, 2009
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