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Linux on Inspiron 6000

  • 25-02-2006 2:04am
    #1
    damo605
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Can anyone recommend a linux distro that installs easily and runs well on an Inspiron 6000 (Centrino 1.5, 1Gb ram).... Have Redhat 7.1 and it's broke my heart trying to install it (3rd failed attempt tonight so giving up). Have a 10gig partition waiting for it and would prefer to buy a distro including media off the net instead of d/loading.

    Thanks a million,

    Damo.


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    google, tbh.
    first link: http://www.geetduggal.com/linux_on_inspiron_6000.html [somewhat dated, but an indication...]


  • #3
    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,820 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    Ubuntu Breezy Badger ftw. I have it on this 6000 right now, and everything works ticketyboo. The widescreen resolution, hardware acceleration (such as it is with the Intel graphics), the Intel wireless (configured as eth1), the sound... you name it. It'll even resize your Windows partition during install if you want to dual boot.

    I have it set up for dual boot, but I pretty much never boot Windows now. For the few Windows applications I need, I use VMware - which runs a treat in 2GB RAM.


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    aye. google results would suggest ubuntu is a good way to go... I can post 5.10 to you,with LiveCD(to test before install)... PM me if you want a copy (And I'll look)


  • #5
    damo605
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭damo605


    Thanks for the fast replies and thanks esp. Karoma... Never even heard of ubuntu but d/loading it as we speak so will have a crack off it as soon as it arrives (few hours yet). Appreciate the help - will let yous know how I get on.
    Thanks again,
    Damo.


  • #6
    damo605
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭damo605


    Ok - got around to burning the image to CD tonight and installing it.... Easiest o/s install I ever did, all drivers picked up automatically and everything seems to be working perfectly incl wireless! Posting this from firefox on ubuntu right now so going good :)
    Thanks for the great recommendation people, much appreciated!!


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