Brilliant thanks! On Apr 4, 2013 8:17 PM, "alan c" <[email protected]> wrote:
> In the apps (dash) in ubuntu , something like 'Additional drivers' can be > run, and it will identify if it is 'aware' of any available non free > drivers. These can then be downloaded if needed and enabled. > > alan cocks > > On 04/04/13 19:11, Muñiz Piniella, Andrés wrote: > >> I am of the same opinion. Thanks. So the free ones, if needed, will be >> installed automatically? I used to have to install the free one manually >> in >> the past. ¿How would I know if I am missing it? >> On Apr 4, 2013 5:51 PM, "alan c" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> On 03/04/13 20:01, andres wrote: >>> >>> On Apr 3, 2013 8:50 AM, "alan c-2 [via Ubuntu]" < >>>> ml-node+s5n5019943h24@n6.**nab**ble.com <http://nabble.com><ml-node%** >>>> [email protected] <ml-node%[email protected]> >>>> >**> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 03/04/13 07:01, andres wrote: >>>>> > My question is: how do i get the installer to ask us to install >>>>> ubuntu >>>>> >>>>> side >>>> >>>> > by side as it used to? >>>>> >>>>> Confirm that there are only 3 partitions (or less) existing - you need >>>>> two new partitions for Ubuntu (system and swap). You would maybe >>>>> expect to create an extended partition as a fourth primary partition, >>>>> and add the two ubuntu partitions inside that as logical partitions, >>>>> of suitable size. If ther aer already 4 primary partitions you cannot >>>>> add more partitions (for Ubuntu for example). >>>>> A few occasions I found when the installer did not proceed included >>>>> when there were errors in the windows file system which were >>>>> previously not noticed. From windows, I did a chkdsk. >>>>> >>>>> As a routine: >>>>> - a good backup first, and one you can be confident in (you may have >>>>> to use it!!) >>>>> - With ubuntu live session confirm that the various aspects work in >>>>> the hardware - display, audio, camera, wireless, etc >>>>> - with Ubuntu live session, check the hard drive is ok use 'disk >>>>> utility', there should be no errors at all >>>>> >>>>> good luck >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Thanks Alan! >>>> The number partitions limit is problably what is getting in the way. But >>>> will check the rest. >>>> >>>> We did a bit of a check on the live cd for hardware. If the graphics >>>> card >>>> needs an 3rd party software, I have seen in the past that it offers it >>>> in >>>> the notification area. Is this only for nvidia? >>>> >>>> >>> I have occasionally found that the libre graphics drivers work better >>> than >>> the proprietary ones offered, but not always. I personally much prefer >>> non >>> proprietary drivers so my machines continue to use them if they are ok. >>> -- >>> alan cocks >>> >>> -- >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/****mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk<https://lists.ubuntu.com/**mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk> >>> <htt**ps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/**listinfo/ubuntu-uk<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk> >>> > >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/****UKTeam/ <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**UKTeam/>< >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**UKTeam/ <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > -- > alan cocks > > -- > [email protected] > https://lists.ubuntu.com/**mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**UKTeam/ <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/> >
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