100% ubuntu

[Brizlitman]

I am considering using the ubuntu cd to install it as the only OS but I'm concerned about the drivers and other things i may lose. Any thoughts?

[haqking]

I am considering using the ubuntu cd to install it as the only OS but I'm concerned about the drivers and other things i may lose. Any thoughts?


Lose from what ? is this a Migrating from windows question ?

if so then make a back or a clone of it www.clonezilla.org so in the event of issues you can go back to how you were.

More information is needed to answer your question effectively

[Brizlitman]

yes i want to replace win7 with ubuntu

[Blasphemist]

If you choose try ubuntu when you boot the live cd or usb, you'll be able to verify operation of most things. You can see if the display is right, does the wired and wireless network connection work, etc. I don't guess I've tried adding my printer at that point but you could likely try that too.

I doubt very much that you'll have any issues trying everything like this but let us know if you do.

[haqking]

yes i want to replace win7 with ubuntu


First thing i suggest is to download the live CD/DVD version and trying it out for a while to make sure you like it and runs comfortably on your hardware, using the Live option will not harm you current system, you can do this from a USB stick also

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD

you also have the option of WUBI
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide


You could also consider a dual boot:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

all of these help you keep your windows system aswell as be able to use Ubuntu until you are experienced or sure you want to leave windows completely.

When you are ready you make sure you have all your personal data backed up to a external HDD etc for porting into your new Linux install and also incase of error.

Also you can back-up windows drivers and the like or do a complete system clone incase you wish to revert later. www.clonezilla.org (http://www.clonezilla.org)

good luck

[IWantFroyo]

Back up, and try a Live CD/USB (haqking covered it, so I won't go into detail).

The only thing I have to add, is don't freak out if something doesn't work. As long as you can get an internet connection through wifi or ethernet, you can run Additional Drivers and get all the drivers you need.

[CharlesA]

First thing i suggest is to download the live CD/DVD version and trying it out for a while to make sure you like it and runs comfortably on your hardware, using the Live option will not harm you current system, you can do this from a USB stick also

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD

you also have the option of WUBI
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide


You could also consider a dual boot:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

all of these help you keep your windows system aswell as be able to use Ubuntu until you are experienced or sure you want to leave windows completely.

When you are ready you make sure you have all your personal data backed up to a external HDD etc for porting into your new Linux install and also incase of error.

Also you can back-up windows drivers and the like or do a complete system clone incase you wish to revert later. www.clonezilla.org (http://www.clonezilla.org)

good luck

Huge +1. I was about to suggest imaging the drive with clonezilla in case Ubuntu doesn't work out. That way you have a working copy of your OS.

[0N3]

I have installed Ubuntu on several different machines, laptops & netbooks everyone of them worked out of the box with no driver issues as the rest suggest try booting from a live usb or CD if you want to be 100% sure but im pretty confident you shouldnt have any issues your in the best place here if you do occur issues :)

[Mark Phelps]

you can run Additional Drivers and get all the drivers you need.

NOT, in my experience, found this to be the miracle cure that this statement leads you to believe it is ...

Which, is one of the MAIN reasons for trying out Ubuntu using the LiveCD mode BEFORE you do the install. If one or more hardware items does not work, and Additional Drivers does NOT find a driver for it, then you could be in for a LOT of work later when you install Ubuntu.

[haqking]

NOT, in my experience, found this to be the miracle cure that this statement leads you to believe it is ...

Which, is one of the MAIN reasons for trying out Ubuntu using the LiveCD mode BEFORE you do the install. If one or more hardware items does not work, and Additional Drivers does NOT find a driver for it, then you could be in for a LOT of work later when you install Ubuntu.

+1 Agreed totally.