HP DV9705, Dell XPS laptops and Linux known issues
 

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a laptop at the moment the choice is between Hewlett Packard DV9705 and Dell XPS M1330/MP1430. I will be using Linux(i haven't decided on which distro yet though Ubuntu has been recommended to me by a number of people. My questions are:
(1) are there any know issues installing/using Linux on the laptops mentioned above ?

(2) is it difficult to install Linux when Windows Vista is preinstalled on the laptop?


Thanks,
Miriam

XPS M1330 with Ubuntu Pre-installed from Dell
 

Dell actually offers the XPS M1330 with the latest version of Ubuntu pre-installed. We've tested it and certified it and therefore have hopefully found and taken care of any major, and especially known issues a user might come across when installing it themselves. We've also added DVD playback capability out of the box, something that isn't automatically included when installing a Linux distribution on your own. More on the XPS M1330 with Ubuntu - www.dell.com/ubuntu

Hi Anne,

Thanks for your reply. I thought that the Ubuntu installation was only available on M1330 in the States. Unfortunately,I'm based in Ireland.

Kind regards,
Miriam

You can buy the same Dell model. At least you know Ubuntu will run fine on your laptop.

Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
Miriam

we seill the M1330 wiht ubuntu pre-installed in the UK too:

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/to...hs1&l=en&s=dhs

Hi Anne,

Do you know when it will be available in Ireland?

thanks,
Miriam

I would assume that the preinstalled Ubuntu system has a few custom scripts to make everything work (eg power management).

Perhaps Anne@Dell can tell us if Dell will supply the Ubuntu system--complete with scripts-- for that machine, regardless of where purchased.

Off-topic but relevant:
Is Dell going to maintain a presence here at LQ? (Kind of like the Epson or Canon reps that used to hang out in the stores.)