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" <aecl...@candt.waitrose.com> 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.**nabble.com<ml-node%2bs5n5019943...@n6.nabble.com>> >> 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 > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > 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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