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josdu1124
February 2nd, 2013, 09:19 PM
can ubuntu be installed on laptop if so which version

The Cog
February 2nd, 2013, 09:26 PM
It certainly can.
Beware that it has been in the news recently that Linux can damage some makes of Samsung laptop if you choose UEFI boot.

As for which version of Ubuntu, that is a question of taste. Ubuntu and Kubuntu need more resources than Xubuntu and Lubuntu. All these have live CDs - the installer CD/stick can run the full OS as a trial, without installing. It would be worth your while trying different versions to see which you like the look of.

Kixtosh
February 2nd, 2013, 09:31 PM
Yes, of course.

The choice of version will depend on whether you want to upgrade often or not.


The current Long Term Support release is 12.04 Precise Pangolin. Support will not end until April of 2017.
The most recent standard release is 12.10 Quantal Quetzal. Support for that version will end in April of 2014, but there will also be two newer releases (13.04 and 13.10) before then.

If you can run Vista or newer on your laptop, you should have no problems with performance. If your hardware is older, other lightweight versions may be better.


https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/installation-guide/powerpc/hardware-req.html

Frogs Hair
February 2nd, 2013, 09:34 PM
The slightly dated link displays some Linux desktops. The Gog has listed the Ubuntu desktops above. http://www.renewablepcs.com/about-linux/kde-gnome-or-xfce

Mark Phelps
February 3rd, 2013, 04:41 PM
Be aware that there are two very different concerns with running Linux on a laptop -- performance and compatibility.

While any laptop that runs Vista or Win7 is probably going to perform well, unfortunately, that says nothing about compatibility.

In recent years, OEMs have introduced hardware features on laptops that have posed serious problems to Linux -- largely because of a lack of drivers. Hybrid graphics is a typical example of this.

Another example is UEFI and Secure Boot present on nearly all Win8 laptops. While these can be overcome in some cases, there is a LOT more involved than simply sticking in a DVD and running the installation process.

IF you really want a laptop that works WELL with Linux, you would do better to looks at OEMS that supply laptops preloaded with Linux. But be aware, those don't come cheap.

Bucky Ball
February 3rd, 2013, 04:49 PM
Welcome to the forums. I have edited the title of your thread to give you a better chance of getting help. Generic titles like 'Laptop' give no information about your question/issue/problem.

In future, help us help you and please use descriptive thread titles and include as much info as you can (what laptop do you intend installing on, for instance, if you already have one). Thanks.