How to install Ubuntu on my Acer Travelmate 5625WSMi

[Frosty6677]

Hi everyone,
I am so frustrated with Windows XP OS installed on my Acer laptop. I am a computer novice and would like help from someone who can guide me through how to install unbuntu on my Acer Travelmate 5625WSMi.

The specs are these:

Acer Travelmate 5625WSMi
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0 Ghz, 667 Mhz FSB, 4MB L2 cache)
17" WXGA+ high-brightness color TFT LCD (200-nit)
Up to 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 w/TurboCache technology
120GB HDD
DVD-Super Multi double layer (support DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+-RW)
1GB DDR2 (support dual-channel)
802.11a/b/g/ wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Built in Webcam
Microphone and headphone slots
PCMCIA card, SD, and 3 USB slots

Acer SignalUp: High Efficiency antenna technology
Acer Empowering technology:optimized usability for mobile excellence
Supports Cisco Compatiable Extensions
Acer DASP:Disk Anti-Shock Protection
Acer QuicCharge:Recharge Faster


Would really appreciate anyone's kind help.

Thanks

[earthpigg]

hi,


First, you need to get ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GettingUbuntu

you want the "Desktop" version in "64 bit".

Second, you need to burn the ISO to a CD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

That's the hard stuff.

Finally, you need to install Ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall


If you are having trouble with any of that, let us know!

[Frosty6677]

hi,


First, you need to get ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GettingUbuntu

you want the "Desktop" version in "64 bit".

Second, you need to burn the ISO to a CD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

That's the hard stuff.

Finally, you need to install Ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall


If you are having trouble with any of that, let us know!



Thank you Earthpigg,
I have a CD of Ubuntu 9.04 but it does not say whether it is 34 or 64 bit, however I have ordered one online and will just wait utnil I recieve it before I install.

Thank you so much. If you think of any other matters that would assist me in using my laptop flawlessly, please forward them to me.

Thanks again!!!!

[earthpigg]

look for "i386" or "x86" for 32 bit.

look for "amd64" or "x86-64" for 64 bit.

if it doesn't say, then it's 32 bit.

on your computer, using 64 bit would not be a huge improvement over using 32 bit. but of course, its your call.

[Frosty6677]

look for "i386" or "x86" for 32 bit.

look for "amd64" or "x86-64" for 64 bit.

if it doesn't say, then it's 32 bit.

on your computer, using 64 bit would not be a huge improvement over using 32 bit. but of course, its your call.


Thanks Earthpigg

[Frosty6677]

YAY!!!!!!

Ubuntu 9.04 now installed on my laptop thanks to earthpigg. Now I just need to check that everything is functioning as aspected.

[earthpigg]

'ubuntu restricted extras' is what you will want to install for youtube, mp3, etc

[Frosty6677]

'ubuntu restricted extras' is what you will want to install for youtube, mp3, etc
Got the extras. Checking them out now. Checked the system last night. Sound working, movie player not playing some movie formats, bluetooth not pairing with my blackberry pearl, but so far, awesome!!!!!!!

[Bartender]

Have you installed VLC? It's a media player. Another tool to try out. VLC may play some media that Totem won't.