Wireless died on Starling netbok

**nealaustin** · August 5th, 2011

Originally Posted by bstudent

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a Starling within the next few days, but this thread has got me worried. I'm completely new to linux, so I would be quite lost trying to fix this. And I'm really not going to have time to figure out how to fix something major on day one. So my question is...

Will system76 install the most recent updates to ubuntu 11.04 before shipping? And if so, will they check everything out to make sure that it is all working before shipping? (In particular, this problem) It seems like there's a good chance that this issue is going to happen, so I would much rather it be checked and/or solved on my netbook before it gets shipped. Finally, if updating and checking is not part of the company's normal routine, can I make a special request that this be done for my order?

Hopefully this message doesn't sound too critical. This seems like a nice company, and I'm really excited about the Starling and about switching to linux. I just want my netbook to work when I get it.

Thanks,
wdb
Potential Customer

As I previously said in this thread. I would have bought a more powerful computer. The atom processor just didn't cut it for me. But I would definitely go with System 76. GREAT COMPANY! They really are helpful and this forum is great too!

**bstudent** · August 5th, 2011

Originally Posted by bstudent

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a Starling within the next few days, but this thread has got me worried. I'm completely new to linux, so I would be quite lost trying to fix this. And I'm really not going to have time to figure out how to fix something major on day one. So my question is...

Will system76 install the most recent updates to ubuntu 11.04 before shipping? And if so, will they check everything out to make sure that it is all working before shipping? (In particular, this problem) It seems like there's a good chance that this issue is going to happen, so I would much rather it be checked and/or solved on my netbook before it gets shipped. Finally, if updating and checking is not part of the company's normal routine, can I make a special request that this be done for my order?

Hopefully this message doesn't sound too critical. This seems like a nice company, and I'm really excited about the Starling and about switching to linux. I just want my netbook to work when I get it.

Thanks,
wdb
Potential Customer

Thanks for the response neal. I've heard and read a lot of good things about this company. I'm planning to place my order today if I can get my question answered.