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neo842
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3. October 2009 @ 05:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a Dell Inspiron 2200

I want to put linux on it.

I just put ubuntu 9.04 on it. it was runnin well and then stopped working.

whats the best linux to put on it ?

xbuntu ?

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3. October 2009 @ 21:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ubuntu should b fine on it. What kinda of error are u getting. It could just be a faulty install u may just need to re-install thats all.

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4. October 2009 @ 15:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it was working grand and all no problems. only problem i had on it was trying to install codecs to play dvds. they thing stopped working when booting up a graphic error. tryed everthing and noting.

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4. October 2009 @ 15:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ive had to format that hard drive. and goin to put another linux on it. it was working fine on testing with ubuntu

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There are others out there and the other one that comes to mind is Ubuntu netbook remix you can find a version for desktops it does work as well and Ubuntu should have just released a new version of Ubuntu as well. But i am sure if u do a Google search for other Linux operating systems you can find another alternative.

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if you notice "Netbook" in Ubuntu Netbook Remix it says its not meant for desktop computers, or notebooks for that matter, but for that netbook crap(my point of view). stick with ubuntu, and install vlc or mplayer and you get full codec support with them. or try puppy which comes with multimedia support, runs live which means you dont have to install it on your hard drive. it runs directly from cd or usb stick.


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9. October 2009 @ 20:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yeah, just search for any linux distro you might like, but really any should run fine.

I haven't really seen/heard/used a "bad" linux distro

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10. October 2009 @ 12:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
where can I download linux distro

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19. October 2009 @ 06:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
can't get it too boot now. Ive messed it up. it wont boot the lights are showing but not booting

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19. October 2009 @ 06:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can u get into bios??
try changing the boot sequence.

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can't get it too boot to anything now it the lights just go one. I changed the boot sequence. is there any way i can get it too boot now ?

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19. October 2009 @ 17:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
dell use stock hardware.. dell + linux = good combination... usually.

work out why it doesn't boot.. it needs to boot from cd.
Reset the bios.. there is a white or red jumper near the battery down on the lower right side. then del or f2 (depending on bios version) to det cd-rom as first boot device.

debian stable netinstall will find and install everything (unlike ubuntu crippled by design for usa market and full of mono dependencies), add debian multimedia repos to your sources.. no more problems with dvd's.
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21. October 2009 @ 03:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
which version do I install ? I got it bootin up. will the 02 broadband wireless modem connect automaticly when I plug it in with debian

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22. October 2009 @ 08:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if it's 32 bit you want the i386 .. though you really should look that up for yourself..

wireless thing?.. not a clue.. again do some research.
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22. October 2009 @ 09:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by neo842:
will the 02 broadband wireless modem connect automaticly when I plug it in with debian
What makes you think it won't ?



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23. October 2009 @ 09:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hi lads I got linux mint lite working perfect working on it. its running a dream

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