Question regarding Ubuntu

[lisa34]

Hi folks! Have purchased a new laptop with no OS installed and have heard great things about Ubuntu. Would just like to know if the laptop is good enough to support Ubuntu. The Specs are as follows

Processor
Intel T3000 Dual Core Processor 1.8Ghz,
1MB Cache
Memory
4GB DDR2
Expandable to 4GB Max
Memory Slot: 2 x SO DIMM
Hard Drive
250GB SATA II Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Super multi DVDRW
Software
No Operating System Installed
Display
15.4 TFT
Graphics
SiS M672 integrated
Share memory architecture, up to 256MB
High perference 3D/2D graphy accelerator
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 compatible
Support Vertex Shader 2.0 and Pixel Shader 2.0
Audio
Integrated Speakers
Input Devices
Keyboard and Touchpad
Networking
Wireless Lan 802.11b/g
Network Interface: 10/100 LAN
Power Supply
6 Cell Battery
Dimensions
Depth 268mm
Width 359mm
Height 37mm
Weight 2.5kg
Interfaces
3x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port
1 x S/PDIF output port
1 x RJ-11 port
1 x RJ45 LAN port
1 x DC-in jack
Expansion
7 in 1 Card Reader
Warranty/Miscellaneous
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
1.3MP Webcam

Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

It should work, but Ubuntu can be freely downloaded so I'd recommend trying it to see how well it pleases you and if it works well on your new laptop.

[lisa34]

Thanks ozar, will install it later and let you know how i got on

[philferrar]

Hi Lisa, You need to download your free copy of the Ubuntu 9.10 [iso image] on an internet attached PC and then put it onto some removable media you can boot from. Most PCs will let you create a LiveCD for this purpose but if you know someone who already has Ubuntu installed on their PC then they can create a bootable USB memory stick [under System >> Administration >> USB Startup Dosk Creator] which is quick and convenient - you then just need to ensure your BIOS options are set to access the chosen media type first. Good luck - enjoy ! Phil

[jeffq]

Depending on your laptop's manufacturer, you may also get some model-specific tips on installing Ubuntu and other Linuxes from websites devoted to them. For instance, ThinkWiki.org is a website devoted to getting Linux up-and-running on IBM ThinkPads.

[windowsblows]

Wlcome to the forums and hope it works for you. I have Ubuntu 9.10 on my laptop and i lov it it is fast and I don't have the problems I had under windows.