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nkr010

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July 7th, 2017 05:00

Linux Compatibility Dell Precision 5520

I'm finding different issues in this forum related to Ubuntu OS that comes pre-installed with Dell Precision 5520.

Does the Dells pre-installed Ubuntu OS comes up with any non-free software? Is the hardware in the laptop compatible if I install latest generic version of Ubuntu ie version 17.04?

elpro999dell

367 Posts

July 7th, 2017 18:00

These are the Ubuntu minimum specs:

  1. 700 MHz processor (about Intel Celeron or better)
  2. 512 MiB RAM (system memory)
  3. 5 GB of hard-drive space (or USB stick, memory card or external drive but see LiveCD for an alternative approach)
  4. VGA capable of 1024x768 screen resolution
  5. Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
  6. Internet access is helpful

If your machine meets or exceeds the requirements then yes you can install Ubuntu

Get official Ubuntu iso here:

https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop

Make bootable Ubuntu installation USB with Rufus get here:

rufus.akeo.ie  

Get drivers for ubuntu here:

www.dell.com/.../advanced

elpro999dell

367 Posts

July 7th, 2017 18:00

These are the Ubuntu minimum specs:

  1. 700 MHz processor (about Intel Celeron or better)
  2. 512 MiB RAM (system memory)
  3. 5 GB of hard-drive space (or USB stick, memory card or external drive but see LiveCD for an alternative approach)
  4. VGA capable of 1024x768 screen resolution
  5. Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
  6. Internet access is helpful

If your machine meets or exceeds the requirements then yes you can install Ubuntu

Get official Ubuntu iso here:

https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop

Make bootable Ubuntu installation USB with Rufus get here:

https://rufus.akeo.ie

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