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Linux - Laptop and Netbook Having a problem installing or configuring Linux on your laptop? Need help running Linux on your netbook? This forum is for you. This forum is for any topics relating to Linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks (such as the Asus EEE PC, Everex CloudBook or MSI Wind).

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Old 08-03-2005, 11:32 PM   #1
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Beginner needs some advice


I'm a pseudo beginner to Linux. I used Linux for some classes a year ago and I'm about to do it again and would like to put linux on a home machine of mine so I can relearn Linux. I have a desktop and a laptop and I'd prefer to have Linux installed on my laptop so I can be mobile with it. I've used SuSE Linux and am very partial to it and intend on sticking with it.

My first request is to get any advice on Linux in regards to laptops. I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 with a GeForce Go 6800 (256mb). I know SuSE does FTP / Network installs since thats how I installed it before and would prefer to do that again if at all possible on my laptop. If that is possible (the network install on a laptop with the latest SuSE, which I believe is 9.3, that is), I know there was a very simple walkthrough that I used while I installed SuSE a year ago and was hoping there was one I could follow to install SuSE 9.3 on my laptop (again, thats if thats even possible on a laptop) OR if someone could write something up on the forums on here (or locate one for me; I've tried already, not thoroughly, and not had much success), that'd be great!

For now, thats all I have. I need those answered before I ask other questions. If anyone can give some advice or additional help, it would be very much appreciated. Again, I'm a beginner with Linux (sort of) and I would appreciate it if I not be flamed for being one. Thanks again!

-- treble54

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Old 08-04-2005, 04:37 PM   #2
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Old 08-04-2005, 06:39 PM   #3
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http://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/i386/current/README.FTP

http://www.novell.com/products/linux...nux/index.html

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=suse

just my ...

 
Old 08-05-2005, 12:39 AM   #4
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Those are helpful but I've already gone through those and I'm still too new to thoroughly use those to my advantage, meaning, I need something a little less technical and a little more spoon-fed.

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Old 08-05-2005, 07:58 AM   #5
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bump

"Bump" is probably counter-productive when your post has no answers -- you will be removing it from the "0 Reply Threads" list.

"Bump" is annoying otherwise.

"Bump" may against the rules here, I don't know, but it might be.
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On a happier note, I don't see you doing any of the dumb newcomer things that provoke flames.

In fact, you deserve compliments on many aspects of your Q.
  • Good English -- easy to read, easy to understand, respectful of our time.
  • Reasonable balance between brevity & relevant detail.
  • An account of your attempts to help yourself
    * Shows you are trying.
    * Tells us what not to suggest.
  • Good background info on your system & distro (& why)
  • Clear exposition of what you want
  • Good sense not to ask all your Q's at once
Keep it up, & good luck getting your answers.
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Now, let me try to help.
Do you still have access to that "very simple walkthrough that I used while I installed SuSE a year ago"?
Might it help now?
Might it be a good framework to develop very specific Q's for this time?
If it's available on the 'net, might it give us an idea of the level of advice you are seeking?
 
Old 08-05-2005, 09:37 AM   #6
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not to be unhelpful, but if the readme's are out of your skillset than perhaps sticking with an ISO install locally would be a better choice?

...until your skillset comes up. Perhaps 4 or 5 installs with the ISO's and then the README will just suddenly appear logical.
 
  


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