Will Ubuntu work on Zonbu laptop?

[JSeglem]

I have a couple of Zonbu laptops. Zonbu has effectively gone out of business and hasn't provide maintenance or upgrades for a year. These machines work pretty well for my parents, but things are starting to fall behind, like Flash and Firefox.

My idea is to install Ubuntu on these Everex laptops to replace the Zonbu OS. My concern is that these Everex laptops were decent but low end machines. Not much RAM nor graphics.

Any thoughts on ways I can minimize risks and issues in the process?

Thanks!

[snowpine]

What are the specs? :)

Ubuntu system requirements are here:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements

[JSeglem]

Zonbu (Everex) laptop specs. Seems like a fit.

Processor: 1.5GHz, VIA C7-M
Intel-compatible, low energy use
Display: 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1440 x 900) and VGA output
Memory: 512MB
Hard Disk local storage: 60GB (58GB for your data)
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW Dual Layer
Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP (64MB shared memory, 128MB maximum)
Audio: built-in speaker, microphone and headphone ports
3 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps built-in - broadband ready
Wifi: Built-in 802.11b/g
Power Supply: 65 Watt AC-DC Adapter
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 2h30 to 3h, depending on usage
Measurements: 14.1" x 10.7" x 0.9 - 1.5" (35.8cm x 27.2cm x 2.9 - 3.8cm)
Weight: 5.3lbs (2.4kg)

[snowpine]

Looks like you easily exceed the minimum requirements... as always of course I recommend trying a Live CD first to make sure Ubuntu supports all of your hardware (and that you like it).

[JSeglem]

Thanks. I agree it feels like it should work ok. Good suggestion on the live CD.