I've been installing Ubuntu 64bit on lots of different hardware with
generally good results. Can't remember the last disaster, but then I
don't usually buy top-end kit.
If i was installing into a new laptop now that had windows
pre-installed, I would definitely set it up for dual boot. Although I
hardly ever use windows, there are times when I do, and their is hardly
any down side unless you count the small amount of diskspace.
I've also got rare bits of software that only run on Windows and won't
run on my Virtualbox version.
The other benefit is that you can boot into it if you have a warranty
issue with it. "Oh you've got Linux.. we don't support that".
You can also sell it to a wider public if you find it's not so good.
Lots of reasons to keep the windows partitions, including that little
re-install one, only some of which have to do with running windows.
[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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