Info regarding Ubuntu

Tony linux433 at comcast.net
Fri Jun 1 22:31:53 UTC 2007


Anthony Gardner wrote:
> Am I the only one to see that this is a joke?! I can;t believe how 
> many people are replying with good advice for this.
>
> It's from "DELL" He's a "TECH SUPPORT EXPERT". Obviously, the in-house 
> training isn't up to scratch ;)
>
> Obviously a M$ fanboy.
>
> */Tony <linux433 at comcast.net>/* wrote:
>
>     Robin_Sharma at Dell.com wrote:
>     >
>     > Hi,
>     >
>     >
>     > I came to know about Ubuntu Operating System from the Internet
>     and it
>     > looks very exciting to me.
>     >
>     > I would like to install this software on my system. Please guide me
>     > with this as I have few questions.
>     >
>     > I am using a Dell Notebook with Windows Vista Home Premium
>     Installed
>     > on it.
>     >
>     > Can I install the Ubuntu on this notebook, along with Windows Vista?
>     >
>     > I want to know that Can I install Ubuntu on my notebook along with
>     > Windows Vista. Can I use the Dual boot option thereby keeping both
>     > Windows Vista and Ubuntu.
>     >
>     >
>     > If it is possible please let me know the steps that I need to
>     follow
>     > to complete this installation. I think that the boot loaders are
>     > different for Vista as well as Ubuntu.
>     >
>     > Also from where can I get the drivers for the Dell Notebook after
>     > installing the Ubuntu on it.
>     >
>     > Please reply back as soon as possible.
>     >
>     > Regards
>     >
>     > Robin Sharma
>     >
>     > Tech Support Expert
>     >
>     > Dell Computers
>     >
>     http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=213601
>     "
>     There are many guides on the Ubuntu Forums just do a search.
>
>     Read the documetation here..
>
>     https://help.ubuntu.com/
>
>     If you try a dual boot and have problems or config issues post
>     back here
>     or the forum and someone will help you out.
>
>     Good luck
>
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Hmm thats a good question especially since Dell is offering Ubuntu 
pre-installed

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/ubuntu?c=us&cs=19&l=en&

so maybe you are right you would think that...

A. quote "Obviously, the in-house training isn't up to scratch" as stated or

B. its a Joke and a poor one at that.




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