According to an article on eWeek, Dell are planning to offer Ubuntu preinstalled on some models from later this month (it doesn't say if it's a global decision or US market only). It seems that Mr Dell runs Ubuntu on his own PC! … [Read more...] about Dell To Offer Ubuntu
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Which Keyboard Do you recommend?
I've been using a Microsoft Natural keyboard for the last couple of years both at home and in the office. The time has come for me to replace the keyboard at home, as it's beginning to have issues with certain keys etc., So what kind of keyboard should I get? I've looked at some of the really cool projector style ones, but they're totally impractical. I've got quite large hands … [Read more...] about Which Keyboard Do you recommend?
Configuring Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS on Ubuntu Edgy using Envy
As I mentioned yesterday, I was having some "interesting" issues getting Ubuntu to play nice with my new graphics card (GeForce 7900GS). You can get a full spec of the card on the Nvidia site. It's a pretty powerful card: Graphics Bus Technology PCI Express Memory 256MB Memory Interface 256-bit Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 42.2 Fill Rate (Billion pixels/sec) 9 Vertices/Second … [Read more...] about Configuring Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS on Ubuntu Edgy using Envy
Installing Xp – Catch 22
I have a nice legal copy of Windows XP Pro. Unfortunately it predates any of the service packs, so when I went to install my new PC I ran into an interesting issue. The intel motherboard I'm using is from Intel® 946 Express Chipset Family. Of course it comes with all the drivers required on CD. Unfortunately Intel work on the basis that whoever is installing XP will be using a … [Read more...] about Installing Xp – Catch 22
Which nVidia Drivers – Ubuntu Edgy
I've just installed this PC and have run into some interesting issues with the graphics drivers. Which nvidia drivers should I be using? If I try "nvidia" and change the resolution settings X crashs completely, so I'm stuck with a really low resolution which is making me miserable :( Any suggestions? … [Read more...] about Which nVidia Drivers – Ubuntu Edgy