Sunday, March 1. 2009
Compaq Mini 700 and Ubuntu 8.10
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Hi, I too am thinking of purchasing this netbook. Can you tell me if everything is working A-ok now that you've had a chance to play around with it for a bit?
I've heard stories of wi-fi not connecting, bluetooth not working, sound not audible, hot keys not functioning and the like.....
Just wondering if you've encountered anything like this with Ubuntu and if not, what HAS been your biggest challenge with that software?
I've heard stories of wi-fi not connecting, bluetooth not working, sound not audible, hot keys not functioning and the like.....
Just wondering if you've encountered anything like this with Ubuntu and if not, what HAS been your biggest challenge with that software?
So far so good.
WIfi has been perfect - the gui tool picks up all my local networks, no connection problems.
Sound - works fine - need to have the levels up a bit for headphones. I did follow a little tip regarding mixer setup
Function keys work fine, as does the switch for wifi on the front
Bluetooth - havent tried it but it does detect adaptor.
Suspend seems to work, after a few mins wifi works too.
Hope that helps.
Cameron
WIfi has been perfect - the gui tool picks up all my local networks, no connection problems.
Sound - works fine - need to have the levels up a bit for headphones. I did follow a little tip regarding mixer setup
Function keys work fine, as does the switch for wifi on the front
Bluetooth - havent tried it but it does detect adaptor.
Suspend seems to work, after a few mins wifi works too.
Hope that helps.
Cameron
Thanks for the reply, that's eased my mind a lot, especially as i've just ordered the machine!
I do plan on installing Ubuntu as Windows has always frightened the B'Jesus outta me with all the virus filters, firewalls and the like! It's a constant reminder that your continued use of a computer is has the dangerous prospect that some hacker is going to access all your bank details, drop a trojan and a worm or whatever they're calling them these days, and before you know it your machine is just a pile of bolts and useless wires. That, and the subscriptions, fees and annual costs for these protective programs really chafe me in the nether regions!
I am writing this on my 7 year old Mac ibook and have loved almost every minute of it, but with the time to upgrade coming close, and money short, my attention was grabbed by Netbooks and Ubuntu. This seemed to be an ideal solution to replace my ageing Mac.
I'll keep in touch if I come across any useful info that I think is of benefit and/or I come across a problem you may have encountered and overcome.
Thanks again.
I do plan on installing Ubuntu as Windows has always frightened the B'Jesus outta me with all the virus filters, firewalls and the like! It's a constant reminder that your continued use of a computer is has the dangerous prospect that some hacker is going to access all your bank details, drop a trojan and a worm or whatever they're calling them these days, and before you know it your machine is just a pile of bolts and useless wires. That, and the subscriptions, fees and annual costs for these protective programs really chafe me in the nether regions!
I am writing this on my 7 year old Mac ibook and have loved almost every minute of it, but with the time to upgrade coming close, and money short, my attention was grabbed by Netbooks and Ubuntu. This seemed to be an ideal solution to replace my ageing Mac.
I'll keep in touch if I come across any useful info that I think is of benefit and/or I come across a problem you may have encountered and overcome.
Thanks again.
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