[wellylug] Machines with OS pre-installed

[John Durham]

John Fouhy wrote:
> On 22/04/2008, John Durham <john.modec at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>>  Then this morning I saw an article about Ubuntu here:
>>  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7358483.stm
>>
>>  My question is: How practical would it be to use Ubuntu in his case to
>>  replace the system and restore Skype etc?
> 
> To add to what others have said:
> 
> http://www.linux-laptop.net/ is a good resource for running linux on
> laptops.  It may help you figure out whether all the hardware will be
> compatible with linux (e.g. whether the built-in webcam works (if it
> has one), what the video driver support is like, et cetera).
> 
> Second, Codeweavers (http://codeweavers.com/) sell
> windows-compatibility software that may help you get essential windows
> software running.  They support a few products (e.g. Office) and many
> more will work anyway.
> (Codeweavers' product is based on WINE, which you could try if you
> want to go the pure free-software route)
> 
> Finally, you can run Ubuntu from a "live CD" which will allow you to
> test the operating system without installing anything (or otherwise
> affecting the hard drive).
> 
Thanks, you guys have given me lots to consider. I'm not sure my Linux 
skills are up to it. There is time to think on it for now. Meanwhile 
some matters concerning my novel need attention as well. It's going to 
be a busy day.

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