ubuntu ran fine on my t42 while i was using it. everything worked.

decided to ditch it for now since i was getting frustrated trying to get beryl running with my widescreen.

 

i've been running ubuntu 7.04 for a few months now and couldn't be happier.

i only use my computer for AIM, web browsing, music listening/organizing/burning, and some cell phone utilities. its stable, reliable, quick, and just.. awesome. :bigok:

 

i have one PC running Ubuntu, works good.

 

I have two computers running Ubuntu Fiesty Fox.
Desktop: I just took off Beryl since it tends to get bitchy at Fiesty and I was tired of fixing it. I might try to reinstall it later. Full time about 3 weeks now. At first was a little choppy, but then I realized I had to install my ATI drivers(Which you don't even need to search the internet for. I've only had to look for two drivers so far. My MoBo one(for my optical), but that ended up installing itself, and one for a remote(That driver doesn't exist specifically for it, yet), and thats it.)
Laptop: Been running Ubuntu full time on it for 7 months now, haven't even touched XP on it in that long.

It takes me about 2 minutes from clicking restart, to closing all programs, closing the OS, restarting, loading log in screen, logging in and opening all of my settings and programs.
Thats if I'm slow about putting in my password. Very quick. Constantly getting new updates since its Open-Source.

Beryl: Its a fun program. Runs very smoothly. Can be a little technical to install, but there are many walkthroughs that make it easy. That guy didn't even show all of the really cool features of it. I like the 3d windows, unfolding the cube, the rain plugin and the window rolltop blind feature.

 

where can I find the drivers for wireless, ultranav, sound, video?
how much ram does it use up on avg compared to xp?
battery lift compared to xp?

 

Just run the updates a few times, search Ubuntu (laptop model) drivers.
I'm checking that right now.
My battery life is shitty. 32-35 minutes running minimum on XP, 48-52 minutes with Ubuntu running and using Beryl, AIM, FF, music player, and Works.

Also, it takes a little getting used to, switching from XP to Ubuntu. Stick with it and you'll get used to it. Google is your friend. If you have a problem, chances are others have too and there will be answers out there for you.




:sad: I just realized, I need to find my battery backup program for Linux.

 

now that I think about it, when I tried ubuntu I only did that boot from cd thing. Never installed it... would that make a difference for the drivers and all of that?

 

booting from cd found everything except the video on my t42 :dunno:

 

shit! looks like something out of hackers!!

i told everyone that shit would be real someday!!!

lol

HACK THE GIBSON!!

 

running ubuntu now. its nice and easy.