On 11 May 2010 15:10, Markie <mark.curtis.1...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Lets say your want to buy a new PC and keep the bundled windows etc on > there, but you wish to install Ubuntu into a new partition / disc. If you > cant find anyone whos used your PC with Ubuntu before and you dont find it > listed here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport, then would you / > could you go to the store with your live CD and try it out to make sure your > not going to have any hardware compatibility issues? > > Has anyone done this? What was the reaction from the store when you asked? > > Thanks > > Markie > Hello Markie, For a PC, I always build my own, but still need to check out the hardware pieces especially the graphics card. Google usually has the answers, although I do look through the Ubuntu hardware forums as well. A rule of thumb I use is not to get something that is too new, as its most like to be supported if its over 6 months old. This gives the community time to find workarounds for any tricky hardware. If you can find a shop that will let you stick in a cd or USB stick with Ubuntu on then that would be a good test. However, it is sometimes the wireless card that causes problems, so you should still Google the PC specification to see if people have raised errors. Good luck. -- John Stevenson jr0cket.com leanagilemachine.com
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