Re: [SLE] Linux on new Dell notebook computer
From: Richard (ratcheson_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 03/14/05
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To: suse-linux-e@suse.com Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:31:24 -0600
On Sunday 13 March 2005 09:52 pm, Paul W. Abrahams wrote:
> I've just ordered a Dell notebook computer, an Inspiron 1000 (looks like
> a bargain at $579 after all the rebates, with free shipping). Of course
> it comes with WinXP, and of course I want to set it up for dual boot
> with Linux (SuSE 9.1 for now, probably).
>
> I have several dual-boot machines, but none of them started out with a
> standalone Win system on them. I remember that the installation DVD has
> a procedure for this particular case, though. My question is: are there
> any gotchas I need to know about? I don't want to find out that I've
> hosed Win in the process of setting up Linux, and then be unable to do
> anything about it. As an example: is YaST able to cope with the
> filesystem that typically comes with a new Win system and shorten the
> partition without corrupting it?
>
> Paul
I put it on a dell 1150. I defragged the xp partition several times before
shrinking and installing 9.1. My only real problem was with the video
sharing memory. The bios had not been updated and until it was, I had some
real nasty looking video.
Recently I added 512 mb of ram and a fast harddrive. Made a new machine
for me. Snappy as can be now.
The installation of 9.1 was pretty easy, after updateing the bios. It is
now running 9.2 and still quick.Follow the other's advice about
partitioning and you should have no problem. One little hitch was the
touchpad. I lost the tap to click until I installed the synaptics driver.
One other suggestion. I have been having problems on this and other
machines with reiserfs getting corrupted, especially with improper
shutdowns. I have switched to using jfs and so far no problems. Others
on this list have reported similar problems.
Good luck,
Richard
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