ubuntu

GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 LifeAkron, PA Icrontian
edited July 2007 in Science & Tech
hey hey, i am Dl ing ubuntu, its been a while since i used it, where do i get drivers for my desktop?

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  • ThelemechThelemech Victoria Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    If you are hooked up to the Internet when you install it - then it should download all the drivers you need - it did for me anyway with three intalls on variously aged equipment.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    what good programs are there for it? I really just need internet, chat, and some typing abilities since i will do dual boot

    but name themn all that people use
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    Firefox for Internet, Evolution for Email, GAIM for Chat, Blender3D for 3D, GIMP for 2D, InkScape for Vector, Open Office for MS Office replacement... all I can think of for now, but the Synaptic Package Manager kicks ass for finding and instantly installing new programs and games.
  • ThelemechThelemech Victoria Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    but the Synaptic Package Manager kicks ass for finding and instantly installing new programs and games.[/QUOTE]

    That is very true!!!:bigggrin:
  • jaredjared College Station, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    best source: www.ubuntuguide.org

    you can do pretty much anything
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    Hey chris if i need help ill be talkin to you! Quick question is the 64bit worth the trouble? and also how do i know if my Mobos ethernet will be supported?
  • jaredjared College Station, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    The 64bit is about 85% comparable to the 32bit version. Most programs and apps have builds for 64bit.

    As far as if your NIC will work, download and run the Ubuntu Live CD. It will let your run Ubuntu without having to install it. If your internet works in Ubuntu Live, you shouldn't have a problem when you run the full install.

    cheers
  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited July 2007
    I wouldn't bother with the 64bit version it's more stable and compatible now then it was even 4 months ago but for general purpose use it's still not recommended.

    In addition to what's been mentioned install automatix and ubuntu studio they are a must.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    i get this when trying to install its right off the bat when i hit install


    MP Bios Bug : 8254 Timer not connected to IO-APIC

    Kernel Panic- not syncing ' IO- Apic ' + Timer doesnt Work!Boot with Apic= debug and send report. Then Try booting with the '' no apic '' option
  • ThelemechThelemech Victoria Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    I have done some research on the problem and the best answer "I" can come up with is - have you updated your BIOS and do you know if there is support by it's manufacturer for Linux{Debian}?:scratch:
    Sorry - I am sure that someone may have a better answer:bigggrin:
  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited July 2007
    Have you tried booting with the 'no apic' option? APIC is all about the IRQ timings and it's more a legacy issue so some newer boards stopped supporting it as most IRQ's are now entirely handled by the OS.

    To pass the option noapic, you press 'e', in GRUB, on the boot option you want to edit. Then, press 'e' again on the line that start with kernel. Append "noapic" (without quotes) at the end of the line. Press Enter, then 'b'. It should boot fine.

    To make the change permanent, you will need to edit to /boot/grub/menu.lst file. Here how to do that:

    $ gksudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst

    Now, find those lines:
    ## additional options to use with the default boot option, but not with the
    ## alternatives
    ## e.g. defoptions=vga=791 resume=/dev/hda5
    # defoptions=quiet splash

    Add "noapic" to defoptions (do not uncomment it):
    # defoptions=quiet splash noapic

    Save and close.

    Finally, generate you new menu.lst:
    $ sudo update-grub
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    ok to confusing i think ill stay with xp lol
  • nonstop301nonstop301 51° 27' 24.87" N // 0° 11' 38.91" W Member
    edited July 2007
    You asked for it GnomeWizard..
    It's called ubuntu after all so don't say you weren't warned :)
    How user-friendly does a word like ubuntu sound ?
  • DSPDSP
    edited July 2007
    GnomeWizardd wrote:
    ok to confusing i think ill stay with xp lol
    If u are feeling awkward with the interface then read my guide http://tuxenclave.wordpress.com/ubuntu-customization-guide/ Hope it helps :cool:
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  • WingaWinga Mr South Africa Icrontian
    edited July 2007
    nonstop301 wrote:
    It's called ubuntu after all so don't say you weren't warned :)
    How user-friendly does a word like ubuntu sound ?

    The Ubuntu project was founded by Mark Shuttleworth a South African who now lives in London.

    The name is actually extremely appropriate and encompasses what Linux is all about. It originates from South Africa and is a Zulu word that does not have one specific meaning. Rather it refers to a social attitude or way of life and encompasses the ideals of helpfulness, sharing, unselfishness and community.

    Nelson Mandela explains how it fits in with African culture.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx0qGJCm-qU
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