I have installed variants of 64-bit Ubuntu (Mint and Kubuntu) on Acer
laptops with no major issues -- it was much easier than trying to get
them to run under Windows XP. The main problems I have had are related
to screen brightness -- which changes randomly with the setting key --
and wi-fi connections. I've never heard of Toshset, though -- what
distros does it work with?
I would suggest getting live CDs for the most popular distros, and
trying each in turn until you get one that recognises all the hardware
and seems to suit your requirements. (Use a cable network connection
while that's happening, if you can.) Then install that one.
I would try Mint first, but that's just my opinion.
Jon.
On 29/12/10 15:16, [email protected] wrote:
So, I bought a new computer at the (ahem) Boxing Day Sales.
It's a Toshiba and I'd like some advice on
(a) heaving the (obligatory) Windows out of the system and
(b) installing the latest Ubuntu.
[I'm surprised at the reaction of some people on learning of my
intentions. Some regard me as a mindless iconoclast (don't mind that),
others give me a penny lecture on the superiority of Microsoft over
everything (do mind that).]
So:---
1) Have never considered the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. Are there any caveats?
2) There's a TV tuner in it (didn't ask for it, but it came anyhow). Will
wiping Windows and installing Ubuntu affect this?
3) Whilst trolling the Web, came across mention of a Toshset package,
installation of which causes all Toshiba-related Ubuntu problems to
evaporate. It's the result of someone reverse-engineering some Toshiba
interfaces. Has anyone heard of Toshset?
Any help etc.
William Bennett.
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