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Installing Linux onto a Laptop

  • 23-05-2005 12:05PM
    #1
    KroG
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    Here my problem i have a Compaq Presario 900 got it second hand so i could mess around with diff OS and use it as my programming machine. I want to install Linux onto it but it never ever works on the latest version of knoppix the bootable version works which tbh is no good i want to install Suse/Fedora or even free bsd. Can any body help me i think it may have to do something with the vga and i might have to put a command in like to turn it off vga=off

    So please somebody out there help me!


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  • #2
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,985 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    KroG wrote:
    Here my problem i have a Compaq Presario 900 got it second hand so i could mess around with diff OS and use it as my programming machine. I want to install Linux onto it but it never ever works on the latest version of knoppix the bootable version works which tbh is no good i want to install Suse/Fedora or even free bsd. Can any body help me i think it may have to do something with the vga and i might have to put a command in like to turn it off vga=off

    So please somebody out there help me!

    I'd say start off on something like Ubunut, and use http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ and http://www.ubuntuforums.org/


  • #3
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,392 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    it could be a hardware issue.

    mate of mine got a new Dell inspiron 9300. Fedora3 wont install on it. Get a black screen after I hit enter for GUI install and text install gives the same.

    also the gf had knoppix give a blank screen a fortnight ago aswell. :-/


  • #4
    Goodshape
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    I'll second the Ubuntu / Kubuntu (KDE version of the same) recommendation. I've got it running on my Compaq Presario and it works like a charm. Virtually no need for additional configuration after install.

    Although mines an R3000, not 900.


  • #5
    Stark
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    I'd recommend (K)Ubuntu or Mandriva.


  • #6
    KroG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭KroG


    Ubunut emmmm i have a wireless card to connect to my router will this configure automatically or will i have to do something.


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  • #7
    Goodshape
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    I think it depends on the card (make/build etc.). IIRC, it does install drivers and software for wireless networking but I've never had the opportunity to try it out (my built-in wireless card is a b1tch to run in any flavour of linux :( ).


  • #8
    penexpers
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    Third the recommendation of Ubuntu. Installed with no problems on my laptop after I spent ages messing around trying to get my wireless card working under Debian.


  • #9
    eggshapedfred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭eggshapedfred


    have a look here. not sure what exact model of Comapq you have (there seems to be 900, 900US, 900Z, etc) but some people seem to have installed linux successfully on it.


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