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Friday, November 24, 2006

Running Linux on a Laptop

As you may have read before, I have Linux running on my Toshiba M45-S265 laptop. I have settled on using Ubuntu 6.06LTS as my main OS.

I have the laptop set to dual boot Windows XP Home Edition and Ubuntu 6.06LTS. Why am I dual booting? Easy... my eldest cant firure out how to work in Linux and I dont want her messing with the system by downloading a bunch of crap programs. Its easier to let her screw up Windows and just reinstall it.

When installing Ubuntu (any version) make sure you add the kernel boot option of PCI=NOACPI or you will get to the GDM login and the system will freeze. Actually, add that option ANY TIME LINUX BOOTS.

I was able to successfully install Fedora Core 6, Fedora Core 5, SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, and SuSE Linux 10.1. If you want perticulars on those installs email me and I'll send you my comments, or I may add them here later.

I just found this cool podcast about Ubuntu. Check it out here. Or subscribe to the OOG-vorbis feed here.

Have I mentioned that Ubuntu Linux Rocks? They have got to have the best forums around. As the question and you'll get answers, seach the forums and you'll find the answer.

posted by Glenn H at 11/24/2006 11:04:00 PM

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