I looked at the list there and there are no listings for an E1505... also, when you do intstall linux on the computer will the partition that is designated for the system image be entirely deleted? either way, is it possible to designate the system image partition to an external hard drive?
The partition dedicated to Dell PC Restore may or may not be deleted when you re-partition to install Linux, but the Dell PC Restore feature will be disabled in either case because of changes to the MBR. The feature may be repaired if it's partition is not deleted, but the repair will return the MBR to it's original state, thus removing the Linux partition.
Dan Goodell has an article on how to save the Dell PC Restore as-shipped image (with the image restore utility) to DVD, after which the partition dedicated for that purpose may be deleted and the free space used for other purposes.
Another option is to obtain imaging software for saving/restoring system partitios. Replace the Dell PC Restore feature with imaging software to gain compatibility with partitioning alterations. You could save an image of your C: partition in it's current state to CD/DVD or another drive, then perform the Dell PC Restore operation, then image the C: partition in it's as-shipped state. Once both images are safely saved elsewhere, the hard drive may be partitioned as you wish, after which the image of your C: partition in it's current state may be restored.
Another forum contributor, sommes, has provided instructions and tools to preserve an image of the entire drive on CD/DVD, and with a little modification these may also be used to save individual partitions.
Fr33zeFram3,
E1505 and Inspiron 6400 are mentioned together by Dell and i believe the hardware components are the same except for the processor(dual core in E1505).Mandriva 2006 should work on both the systems.Download the live cd version of Mandriva 2006 and boot the linux off the cd (without hard disk install) and see if your hardware (sound,graphics etc) is getting recognized and play around in the linux.then you can decide to install to hard disk.
Hi..
I have used Ubuntu Breezy and it is working fine. I have to upgrade the kernel as mentioned at
http://individual.utoronto.ca/jaelle_kitty/inspiron6400/
After this my dual core was recognized.
I have dell WiFi card and I had use ndiswrapper to make it work.
boot the linux off the cd (without hard disk install) and see if your hardware (sound,graphics etc) is getting recognized and play around in the linux.then you can decide to install to hard disk.
Hi ..
You can use the live CD tu see how if the system is compatible for your system..
For this u need to set default boot option with CD, then have the LIVE CD inside the CDROM and start ur system. Allow the system to boot from CD and follow the instruction on the screen.
hi
i have successfully installed mandriva 2005 limited edition on my dellE1505, but I am not able to configure my wireless ans sound card with it. My wireless card is: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps). Please someone help me with this.
Thanks
I don't think Mandriva 2005 had support for the sound card that's in E1505.You've to try Mandriva 2006 (there are different versions in 2006).It detects the sound card.I haven't tried the wireless option.The 2006 had some display issues and the resolution had to be set at 800x600.
Also there are two other solid distros, Ubuntu and DreamLinux.Both detected the sound card and the video display was real good.
Ubuntu released a recent version on June 1 2006.
www.ubuntu.org to download.If you want kde windows environment try kubuntu,for xfce try xubuntu,ubuntu has gnome.
To enable dual core support se this link for instructions.
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=180386&page=2&highlight=lnxlvr
DreamLinux released a release candidate one which detects the sound card and the UI is like Mac OsX. I haven't tried the wireless.I've asked the developers to verify if the dual core is supported right out of the box or ways to configure it.The following forum post link has url's to download the latest version.
http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/forum/viewtopic.php?t=271
For everyone who is trying to use any type of linux with an X-Server... It is a realy punk to configure as the problem i faced everytime i tried to boot from a live CD. It would give me a bad error message along with a ton of loud beeps and fun stuff like that. the only way i found to remedy that is to have the linux OS installed and go into the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and edit the line
Driver "ati"
to
Driver "vesa"
and now everything seems to come up fine in gnome. the real problem i am facing right now is getting any internet access. i have ubuntu Breezy and can't get my Broadcom network card to be recognized or my intel card. any ideas with that one?
I've been running Ubuntu 6.06/Edubuntu 6.06 as a live cd and i don't have any problems getting to run the linux with the x server.I don't think it's any different with xubuntu and kubuntu.My network and sound card works perfectly fine too.
Slax live cd doesn't detect the intel sound card properly out of the box.I didn't try to configure it.Instead i used Ubuntu and the Dream Linux 2.0 release candidate1.With both the linux the Os booted off the live cd with x server and am able to access the internet and am able to listen to music from my sound card.
Ubuntu Breezy Badger is 5.10 and it's an old version.Try using the ubuntu 6.06(i believe this release is called Dapper Drake) or the DreamLinux.Links for both of them are given in my previous post.
buzzzxyz
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April 18th, 2006 00:00
http://www.linux-laptop.net/
E1505_linux
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Fr33zeFram3
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Dan Goodell has an article on how to save the Dell PC Restore as-shipped image (with the image restore utility) to DVD, after which the partition dedicated for that purpose may be deleted and the free space used for other purposes.
Another option is to obtain imaging software for saving/restoring system partitios. Replace the Dell PC Restore feature with imaging software to gain compatibility with partitioning alterations. You could save an image of your C: partition in it's current state to CD/DVD or another drive, then perform the Dell PC Restore operation, then image the C: partition in it's as-shipped state. Once both images are safely saved elsewhere, the hard drive may be partitioned as you wish, after which the image of your C: partition in it's current state may be restored.
Another forum contributor, sommes, has provided instructions and tools to preserve an image of the entire drive on CD/DVD, and with a little modification these may also be used to save individual partitions.
GM
Raminator
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May 17th, 2006 01:00
E1505 and Inspiron 6400 are mentioned together by Dell and i believe the hardware components are the same except for the processor(dual core in E1505).Mandriva 2006 should work on both the systems.Download the live cd version of Mandriva 2006 and boot the linux off the cd (without hard disk install) and see if your hardware (sound,graphics etc) is getting recognized and play around in the linux.then you can decide to install to hard disk.
Regards
Raminator
E1505_linux
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May 17th, 2006 05:00
I have used Ubuntu Breezy and it is working fine. I have to upgrade the kernel as mentioned at
http://individual.utoronto.ca/jaelle_kitty/inspiron6400/
After this my dual core was recognized.
I have dell WiFi card and I had use ndiswrapper to make it work.
I havn't tried Mandriva 2006.
Sadashiv
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May 19th, 2006 22:00
How can I do this?
Sadashiv
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May 19th, 2006 22:00
Can givmme link or procedure to do it?
Have u tried Redhat?
E1505_linux
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May 20th, 2006 04:00
You can use the live CD tu see how if the system is compatible for your system..
For this u need to set default boot option with CD, then have the LIVE CD inside the CDROM and start ur system. Allow the system to boot from CD and follow the instruction on the screen.
feel_good
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May 24th, 2006 06:00
i have successfully installed mandriva 2005 limited edition on my dellE1505, but I am not able to configure my wireless ans sound card with it. My wireless card is: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps). Please someone help me with this.
Thanks
Raminator
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June 9th, 2006 18:00
I don't think Mandriva 2005 had support for the sound card that's in E1505.You've to try Mandriva 2006 (there are different versions in 2006).It detects the sound card.I haven't tried the wireless option.The 2006 had some display issues and the resolution had to be set at 800x600.
Also there are two other solid distros, Ubuntu and DreamLinux.Both detected the sound card and the video display was real good.
Ubuntu released a recent version on June 1 2006.
www.ubuntu.org to download.If you want kde windows environment try kubuntu,for xfce try xubuntu,ubuntu has gnome.
To enable dual core support se this link for instructions.
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=180386&page=2&highlight=lnxlvr
DreamLinux released a release candidate one which detects the sound card and the UI is like Mac OsX. I haven't tried the wireless.I've asked the developers to verify if the dual core is supported right out of the box or ways to configure it.The following forum post link has url's to download the latest version.
http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/forum/viewtopic.php?t=271
Check it out and have fun playing with them.
Raminator
Fr33zeFram3
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June 22nd, 2006 02:00
Driver "ati"
to
Driver "vesa"
and now everything seems to come up fine in gnome. the real problem i am facing right now is getting any internet access. i have ubuntu Breezy and can't get my Broadcom network card to be recognized or my intel card. any ideas with that one?
Raminator
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June 22nd, 2006 22:00
I've been running Ubuntu 6.06/Edubuntu 6.06 as a live cd and i don't have any problems getting to run the linux with the x server.I don't think it's any different with xubuntu and kubuntu.My network and sound card works perfectly fine too.
Slax live cd doesn't detect the intel sound card properly out of the box.I didn't try to configure it.Instead i used Ubuntu and the Dream Linux 2.0 release candidate1.With both the linux the Os booted off the live cd with x server and am able to access the internet and am able to listen to music from my sound card.
Ubuntu Breezy Badger is 5.10 and it's an old version.Try using the ubuntu 6.06(i believe this release is called Dapper Drake) or the DreamLinux.Links for both of them are given in my previous post.
Raminator