First time laptop install

[Errantx]

Hi

I'm going to try installing Ubuntu on my Sony Vaio laptop. Is there anything I need to take into account first? I assume it's the same process as with a desktop install?? (LiveCD? then click install)

[joff13]

Hi

I'm going to try installing Ubuntu on my Sony Vaio laptop. Is there anything I need to take into account first? I assume it's the same process as with a desktop install?? (LiveCD? then click install)

Hi,

yes nothing special. if the live CD starts it's OK..
the only trouble may be wifi cards

have fun

[awam66]

Hi,

I have a Sony Vaio NR10E laptop with Intrepid Ibex running (single boot) perfectly.
The only thing is that you will probably need ndiswrapper for your wifi card which works satisfactorily.
Good Luck.

[gn2]

If you have never used Linux before it would be a good idea to physically remove the hard drive and put it away in a box for safe keeping.

Fit a new blank hard drive.

This might sound extreme but there are a number of very good reasons for doing so.