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13856
February 19th, 2008 01:00
Drivers for Linux
Hello,
Where (or how) can I get most of the drivers for my XPS 1330 if I would like to install Ubuntu as OS.
Thank you
Where (or how) can I get most of the drivers for my XPS 1330 if I would like to install Ubuntu as OS.
Thank you
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Terry_R
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February 19th, 2008 10:00
The only driver I had to chase down was a special nVidia driver for Linux. The default video driver used by X Windows wouldn't use a dual-head display. Once the nVidia driver was in, it worked great!
So for Ubuntu - try an out-of-the-box installation and see how much of your system gets recognized.
My bet is that you'll have a functioning system in the first try.
jamezr
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February 19th, 2008 15:00
GreenPhysicist
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February 19th, 2008 23:00
Just to be sure jamezr, when you say:
"Make sure you have a internet connection when you install and let it get the driver packages it needs by itself. "
Does that suppose that I have previously installed the driver for my wireless car d ( a Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N)?
Thank you
Terry_R
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February 20th, 2008 11:00
Often it's easiest to run a long network cable to your router/hub during the installation of Linux. You almost always can get DHCP setup & running with little effort. ....as we all know getting your wireless up and running can be a bit more challenging - setting your ESSID, wep-key, etc.
So here's my recommendation. ....plug your laptop into a wired network during installation. Once the system is installed, make sure you can get out to the internet over your wired lan segment.
Then run "yum -y update" and go out for beer. It will probably take a while for all of the latest updates, patches, etc to download.
Once your system is installed & patched - then try to configure your wireless segment.
GreenPhysicist
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February 20th, 2008 12:00
Thanks for your help; I appreciate it!