dual ubuntu linux and windows vista laptop

Polanski · 10-06-2008, 07:32 PM

To whom it may concern,

Does anyone know of a good laptop that can dual boot ubuntu and windows vista? I would of course replace the hdd with a samsung hdd. Maybe a sony vaio or an old ibm thinkpad t40? I do not want it to be to expensive.

BrianK · 10-06-2008, 08:06 PM

Pretty much any machine that can run either can run both. Just get something with a decent Nvidia card and 1GB or more RAM - you will be fine.

Install windows first, leaving enough space for linux (i.e. don't use the whole disk when installing), then install Ubuntu second. Ubuntu (or any linux, for that matter) will install a boot-loader for you that will allow you to chose Windows or Linux at boot (it's just a little message that comes up right after your BIOS test is complete).

Polanski · 10-06-2008, 08:43 PM

Do you have any suggestions. Preferably something with a built-in webcam and something between $600-$900. Is it the same with Gentoo? Maybe something from tigerdirect.com or newegg.com. Or if you can suggest any other good sites. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also which version of gentoo and windows vista would be best for a laptop that you suggest? Again any help would be greatly appreciated.

linuxman8786 · 10-06-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Polanski

To whom it may concern,

Does anyone know of a good laptop that can dual boot ubuntu and windows vista? I would of course replace the hdd with a samsung hdd. Maybe a sony vaio or an old ibm thinkpad t40? I do not want it to be to expensive.

I think every laptop could dual boot

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Polanski · 10-07-2008, 08:57 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on some good deals that are going on right now for any laptop that can do what I want? I would at least like some suggestions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. A sony vaio would be nice.

linuxer8786 · 10-07-2008, 09:22 AM

Now, I am using vista and Ubuntu hardy heron together, I think your lappy is too

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Polanski · 10-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Any suggestions for a good deal would be greatly appreciated. A laptop with the power I want.

Polanski · 10-08-2008, 02:29 PM

What about this fujitsu? Fujitsu LifeBook A6110 Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66GHz 2GB 160GB DVD±RW 15.4" Vista Home Premium w/Webcam

If I do buy it is it easy to replace the hard drive on a fujitsu? I would like to replace it with my samsung 250gb ATA hard drive.

TshidisoMASIMO · 10-14-2008, 02:20 PM

Any notebook, but it has to have 10GB + for MS Crappy Vista + atleast 5GB for Glorious uBuntu. Install MS Vista first, ensure that all drivers are installed then resize it HDD for uBuntu. Restart, then pop in you disc then install...