HP DV9705, Dell XPS laptops and Linux known issues

miriam.oriordan · 02-07-2008, 11:39 AM

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

Anne@dell · 02-07-2008, 04:05 PM

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

miriam.oriordan · 02-08-2008, 03:39 AM

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

arijit_2404 · 02-11-2008, 09:24 PM

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

miriam.oriordan · 02-12-2008, 09:49 AM

Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
Miriam

Anne@dell · 02-12-2008, 11:16 AM

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

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

miriam.oriordan · 02-13-2008, 07:15 AM

Hi Anne,

Do you know when it will be available in Ireland?

thanks,
Miriam

pixellany · 02-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arijit_2404

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

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.)