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GreenandBluification
August 4th, 2010, 11:50 PM
I've been using Ubuntu for a while as a dual boot but I want to get rid of Vista. If I do an Ubuntu fresh install with a wiped hard drive, will it detect my hardware and download drivers? I'm using a laptop but I can get connection with an Ethernet if it's needed.
dv3500ea
August 5th, 2010, 12:01 AM
Should do.
It will work just the same as when you dual booted, but using the whole disk.
GreenandBluification
August 5th, 2010, 12:23 AM
Should do.
It will work just the same as when you dual booted, but using the whole disk.

If it doesn't, is there any way I can see what drivers I need and could I download them manually?
snowpine
August 5th, 2010, 12:36 AM
If Ubuntu is currently running well as a dual boot on your computer, I see no reason it would not work equally well as a single boot.

You can burn a Live CD and test it with no change to your computer, if you want to know for sure.
GreenandBluification
August 5th, 2010, 12:38 AM
I just thought that it may have been getting drivers from Windows or something. I'm a noob.