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Old 02-28-2012, 06:51 AM   #1
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dell linux laptop question


i was thinking about his laptop and i got a few question would this work with ubuntu 10.10 ubuntu 10.04 and ubuntu 12.04 and here the link.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+1...4399&cp=1&lp=1

ad will the video card be support by linux or would i have to make a dell disk for this in linux?
 
Old 02-28-2012, 06:55 AM   #2
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Looks fine, it's an AMD Radeon chipset which is based on Fusion, so should out of the box - http://www.x.org/wiki/radeon
 
Old 02-28-2012, 07:06 AM   #3
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I hope it work with 3D to
 
Old 02-28-2012, 07:14 AM   #4
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These may help ... http://www.mezzmer.com/blog/wp-conte...011/06/3d1.jpg
 
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You may find this page helpful:

http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/...re/201104-7785

 
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Linux compatibility should be fine, but since the display is built with Truelife technology (which means it is an glare type display) I personally wouldn't consider buying that machine.
 
  


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