Woo!! I might install Ubuntu on My sister's laptop! :D

[TheNerdAL]

I told her "You should install Ubuntu." And she said she might because I am bothering her about it, lol.

She mostly uses it for internet and Microsoft Word but Open Office can export in MS Word files.

So I might install it when my 10.04 CD's come in the mail.

Anyone got any tips for my first conversion maybe?

[Excedio]

Anyone got any tips for my first conversion maybe?



Yes.
Don't force the issue. If she get's frustrated, keep in mind that it's new to her.
Don't do a complete install right away. Try it on her hardware running the LiveCD.
Let her test the LiveCD or even your computer for a few days first to see if she can/wants (key word) to get used to it.

[Linux_junkie]

Before installing it run the live CD first to see if all applications and desktop run without problems on the laptop.

Backup all files you want (your sister) wants to keep.

[BoneKracker]

I told her "You should install Ubuntu." And she said she might because I am bothering her about it, lol.

She mostly uses it for internet and Microsoft Word but Open Office can export in MS Word files.

So I might install it when my 10.04 CD's come in the mail.

Anyone got any tips for my first conversion maybe?

Don't do it. She'll blame you for every little problem she has. Just tell her all the hip people use it, and then make her beg you to install it.

[Phrea]

Let her test the LiveCD or even your computer for a few days first to see if she can/wants (key word) to get used to it.

This really is key.
Do not force, under any circumstance, she's the one who's using the computer, and she needs to feel 'at home' with it.

I -as a rule- never install Linux on peoples computers, ever.
What I do instead is give them a live cd, and if they want, try it out.

[Random_Dude]

Well, the layout of MS Office files changes when you open them with Open office. So you should keep the MS Office CD near you if this turns out to be an issue for her.
It doesn't work 100% on wine but if she doesn't do anything too complex, it shouldn't be a problem.

Also, try to explain her that Ubuntu works in a very different way than Windows and to help her get familiar with it. I know this is a generalization, but most of the women I know tend to take more time to learn how to work with new programs, so try to help her so that she doesn't demoralise.

If she really doesn't like it, don't insist, just put Windows back on.

Cheers :cool:

[TheNerdAL]

I am going to have Ubuntu on a Partition and yeah I am going to put the LiveCD in and tell her to try it and see if she feels comfortable.

[Daisuke_Aramaki]

Stop being a fan boy and stop forcing linux on the uninterested.

[TheNerdAL]

Stop being a fan boy and stop forcing linux on the uninterested.

I'm not forcing her. She wasn't even mad when she said that. She just said it calmly.

[BoneKracker]

I'm not forcing her. She wasn't even mad when she said that. She just said it calmly.

She said, "... you're bothering me ...", calmly. :lol:

If she's hot, go ahead.

[chillicampari]

She said, "... you're bothering me ...", calmly. :lol:

If she's hot, go ahead.

What?

[BoneKracker]

What?

Earlier he quoted her saying he was bothering her (if you look, you'll see that).

My second comment was intended to be a joke, saying, "If she's attractive, go ahead and put linux on her machine" (because then we'd have to help her).

Sorry I had to explain that.

[Frak]

Earlier he quoted her saying he was bothering her (if you look, you'll see that).

My second comment was intended to be a joke, saying, "If she's attractive, go ahead and put linux on her machine" (because then we'd have to help her).

Sorry I had to explain that.
Protip: Dating your sister is considered a taboo everywhere except Arkansas.

[TheNerdAL]

Earlier he quoted her saying he was bothering her (if you look, you'll see that).

My second comment was intended to be a joke, saying, "If she's attractive, go ahead and put linux on her machine" (because then we'd have to help her).

Sorry I had to explain that.

LMFAO, I get it! 'Cause hot girls are dumb? Lol j/k

[Random_Dude]

Protip: Dating your sister is considered a taboo everywhere except Arkansas.

BoneKracker is not her brother.

[Frak]

LMFAO, I get it! 'Cause hot girls are dumb? Lol j/k
Is this a "HAHA WOMEN ARE STOOPID/SEXISM IS FUNNY" moment?

[clanky]

Protip: Dating your sister is considered a taboo everywhere except Arkansas.

I laughed so hard a little bit of wee came out!

[Frak]

BoneKracker is not her brother.
He said he should help her if she's hot. She is the OP's sister, and the OP is trying Ubuntu on her.

[TheNerdAL]

Is this a "HAHA WOMEN ARE STOOPID/SEXISM IS FUNNY" moment?

Yeah, lol. I keed, I keed.

RayWiliamJohnson ftw! :D

[Frak]

Yeah, lol. I keed, I keed.

RayWiliamJohnson ftw! :D
Fake and... no, can't say that.
Straight up doin ur... no, can't say that.

Hmmm...

Stalkin' yo mom?

[BoneKracker]

BoneKracker is not her brother.

Exactly. The plan was:

if [ she's hot ]; then
he pushes linux on her
I get to help her with the ensuing problems
fi

[Phrea]

I don't think this is a friendly thread anymore...
Should be closed.

[Frak]

Exactly. The plan was:

if [ she's hot ]; then
he pushes linux on her
I get to help her with the ensuing problems
fi
Bash: Syntax error on line 3: "I get to help her with the ensuing problems"

Any who, how would he know his sister was hot?

[clanky]

Hmmmm, Texas?

[Random_Dude]

Bash: Syntax error on line 3: "I get to help her with the ensuing problems"

Any who, how would he know his sister was hot?

Ask for reviews?

[Excedio]

...wow...

What happened to this thread?

[TheNerdAL]

...wow...

What happened to this thread?

I have no idea.

[Frak]

...wow...

What happened to this thread?
Apparently this dudes sister.

[TheNerdAL]

Apparently this dudes sister.

I wonder what would happen if I said she was 12, lol. But's she's not.

[Random_Dude]

I wonder what would happen if I said she was 12, lol. But's she's not.

The internet is a terrible place, probably things would get worse.

PS: Thank God this isn't 4chan.

[Frak]

I like your tie... Hitler

Godwin's law, proven.



I wonder what would happen if I said she was 12, lol. But's she's not.

You would break the internet.



PS: Thank God this isn't 4chan.

Yet.

[Excedio]

I have no idea.

Ok...let's get back on topic...

Be very sure that this is what she wants.
Make sure you back up everything important to her.
Run a LiveCD to test out the hardware.
and everything else I said earlier.

[TheNerdAL]

Ok...let's get back on topic...

Be very sure that this is what she wants.
Make sure you back up everything important to her.
Run a LiveCD to test out the hardware.
and everything else I said earlier.


How do I make sure her graphics card is supported?

[Frak]

How do I make sure her graphics card is supported?
1. Pop in CD
2. Boot
3. Stare at vertical lines
4. ???
5. Profit!

[Excedio]

How do I make sure her graphics card is supported?

Post what kind it is here. I'm sure one of us has it or knows if it's compatible.

[TheNerdAL]

Post what kind it is here. I'm sure one of us has it or knows if it's compatible.

How do I find that out? XD

[Frak]

How do I find that out? XD
Canned Unicorn Meat (http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/unicorn-meat.shtml)

Also, again, pop in the CD. If it works, good, if it doesn't, then it doesn't.

[Excedio]

How do I make sure her graphics card is supported?

Here you go: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport

Better link: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsVideoCards

[Zoot7]

How do I make sure her graphics card is supported?
If you need an answer to that, then you shouldn't be even contemplating installing Ubuntu on your sister's laptop.

[Excedio]

How do I find that out? XD


lspci

[TheNerdAL]

If you need an answer to that, then you shouldn't be even contemplating installing Ubuntu on your sister's laptop.

Lol, nevermind. I was just wondering how I would find out what video card is installed using Windows 7, but I can use the terminal in the LiveCD.

[Excedio]

Lol, nevermind. I was just wondering how I would find out what video card is installed using Windows 7, but I can use the terminal in the LiveCD.

Start > Control Panel > Appearance & Personalization > Display Settings > Advanced Settings > Adapter

....wow...

lspci FTW

[Frak]

Lol, nevermind. I was just wondering how I would find out what video card is installed using Windows 7, but I can use the terminal in the LiveCD.
Protip: Device Manager

[Frak]

Start > Control Panel > Appearance & Personalization > Display Settings > Advanced Settings > Adapter

....wow...

lspci FTW
Only if you want to take the long way.

[Zoot7]

It's also worth noting that the absence of vertical lines or blackness when booting the live CD is a good sign. ;)

[Excedio]

Only if you want to take the long way.

Yea... I don't really use Windows often, so I had to Google it. :-)

I believe the short way is:

Start > Right Click "My Computer" > Manage > Device Manager



hmmm...still longer then lspci though. :-)

[TheNerdAL]

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator HD

[Excedio]

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator HD

Double click that and see if it gives you more info. ALSO.. What is the make/model of the lappy? I can Google the information.

[TheNerdAL]

Double click that and see if it gives you more info. ALSO.. What is the make/model of the lappy? I can Google the information.

Doesn't give me that much info.

[Excedio]

Doesn't give me that much info.


Double click that and see if it gives you more info. ALSO.. What is the make/model of the lappy? I can Google the information.

:-)

[TheNerdAL]

:-)

How do I find the Model of it?

[Frak]

How do I find the Model of it?
Excuse me, but, really? If you have a Dell Inspiron 2400, you'd say Dell Inspiron 2400.

[TheNerdAL]

Excuse me, but, really? If you have a Dell Inspiron 2400, you'd say Dell Inspiron 2400.

I thought he meant the model of the graphics card. -.- Okay wait.

[TheNerdAL]

HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

It looks like this: http://nicebookmark.net/nicebookmark/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/HP-Pavilion-DV6-1230US.jpg

[TheNosh]

HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

It looks like this: http://nicebookmark.net/nicebookmark/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/HP-Pavilion-DV6-1230US.jpg

it seems to support Linux just fine. there may be some butt typing though.
http://imgur.com/jGKNZ.jpg

[TheNerdAL]

it seems to support Linux just fine. there may be some butt typing though.
http://imgur.com/jGKNZ.jpg

So it can have Comiz?

[TheNosh]

So it can have Comiz?

i don't know. i just shooped together a picture of tux sitting on the laptop.

you can either search for the info you need online, or go the easier route and try a livedisk or live USB and check what works fo yourself.

[Hman242]

I have a dv7 and it works fine.

[TheNerdAL]

Okay, thanks.

[ctrlmd]

Start > Control Panel > Appearance & Personalization > Display Settings > Advanced Settings > Adapter

....wow...

lspci FTW

1- if its internal graphical card you could (CMD then systeminfo) it will display your hardware specifications

or
2- run ( dxdiag.exe ) - display
;)