DVD quickplay on HP computers

silin · 06-09-2006, 05:39 PM

New models of HP laptops offer a possibility to play DVDs without needing to boot a computer. Is this going to create any problems if I install both Linux and Windows on this laptop (with GRUB). Has anyone tried it out already?

osbie · 06-10-2006, 04:28 PM

yes, it's just a boot button. push it and up comes grub. However, on install( i kept as dual boot) I noticed a partition of 1 gig which suse wanted to put in grub as -windows 2- i removed that entry but it might be the media play system. in which case just power on boot W2.

Not really an important feature for me any way.

pohyg75 · 06-16-2006, 09:14 AM

I had it working decided to remove it for space. yes, it works. dual boot or otherwise. best to c it as different os in different partition.

pengu · 06-17-2006, 04:11 PM

well I never got it to work again after accidently removeing the partition...

I create a 1gb partition, install the quickplay technology on it.

When I press the button it pops up for 5 seconds and then closes...

oh well, dont really need it.

silin · 06-20-2006, 04:37 PM

Would automatic DVD play after inserting work on every computer then? As I understand, there's some kind of a compact operating system installed on a separate partition that plays DVDs. Didn't any Linux user write something like that so far?