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    Ubuntu on HP DV2700t? HD DVD?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Valleybacker, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys here are my computers specs,

    Now, I want to dual boot with windows vista, and ubuntu. Will ubuntu work with my specs and set up? What about the HD DVD drive?
    Thanks guys.
     
    Valleybacker, Feb 4, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I see no reason why Ubuntu won't work on your system.

    This may be of interest in regards to HD content.

    Link
     
    ZaZ, Feb 4, 2008
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  3. theZoid

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    Yes...it will work out of the box with your system as it did mine...see sig...
     
    theZoid, Feb 4, 2008
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  4. dubhagat

    dubhagat Notebook Consultant

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    I
    did try it and worked quiet well
    just two issues
    1) sound: had to enable backport to get it going
    2) video driver: had to enable restricted driver
    other then that it works quiet well
    tried mandriva 2008, pclinuxos and debian too
     
    dubhagat, Feb 4, 2008
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    Yes, enabling restricted is needed, but it reminds you to :) Do you have bluetooth?
     
    theZoid, Feb 4, 2008
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  6. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    No no bluetooth, i think i'm kicking myself over that. It was only 20 dollars extra...urgh
     
    Valleybacker, Feb 4, 2008
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