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Thread: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    Is there work being done on getting support for the fingerprint reader?
    Yes. We are working on it. It is pretty difficult, though, to get it working right --and-- get it integrated into gnome. Not sure when that functionality will be available.

    Can I order it with Kubuntu installed or must I install it myself (it's not a problem, I'd just like to know)?
    You would have to do that yourself. We do not install or support Kubuntu. That said, our System76 driver does run under Kubuntu. Additional support is available from other Kubuntu users on the forums.

    Is the card reader compatible with my Type II Sprint broadband card?
    If your sprint card is an *express* card, it will fit in the computer. If it is a pcmcia card, it will not. As for functionality, you will need to google: "Hardy + <model# of the card>" to see if anyone has had any success with your particular card.
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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    Thanks for answering those questions. Now for a few more...

    Does the S-Video port work?

    What is the "System76" driver? I didn't see anything in the repos.

    Now that Sager has a $300 off sale on the NP2092, would I just be able to do a clean install of Kubuntu and apply the "driver"? I really would like to support System 76, but that's $300 we're talking about!

    Anyway, thanks again for the help

    Rick
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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    Does the S-Video port work?
    No, but the vga out port works.

    What is the "System76" driver? I didn't see anything in the repos.
    It's a python program that applies model-specific patches to our computers.
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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    I'm also thinking about getting a Serval Performance.

    Is it possible (or at least not extremely difficult) to install XP on it? My university triple boots XP, Fedora and Ubuntu but I'm not entirely sure if there are any OS specific apps I'd need to be using. I'm well aware of Linux alternatives to Windows specific apps but I just want to be perfectly clear what my options are before I make the purchase.

    Are there any known battery upgrades available (third party is fine)?

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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    Is it possible (or at least not extremely difficult) to install XP on it?
    Yes. It comes with a Vista drivers disk. XP drivers can be downloaded from online.

    Are there any known battery upgrades available (third party is fine)?
    Probably, but we don't really track that. We sell extras from our website.
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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    Quote Originally Posted by thomasaaron View Post
    Yes. It comes with a Vista drivers disk. XP drivers can be downloaded from online.



    Probably, but we don't really track that. We sell extras from our website.
    Sounds good to me, thanks!

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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    If I need to format, where can I obtain the system76 driver? (is it on a cd that comes with the computer, or can I download it off of the System76 website)
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    Re: A few pre-buy Serval Performance questions

    System 76 Drive: http://knowledge76.com/index.php/System76_Driver There's a download link at the bottom. Also for Kubuntu you wouldn't need to clean install, a simple command in the terminal would do the trick:
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    sudo aptitude install kubuntu-desktop
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