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Has anyone installed Ubuntu / other Linux distro with Dell Inspiron 1564?

April 26, 2017Computers distro hardware installed internet laptops linux notebooks ubuntu

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Has anyone installed Ubuntu / other Linux distro with Dell Inspiron 1564?

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I recommend you start out by trying a few Linux distros. out on LiveCD so you can find one that suits your needs. It should be pointed out at this stage that most of the major Linux distros. do in fact use some proprietary software in particular when it comes to Nvidia GeForce and ATI Radeon/RadeonXpress Graphics Drivers and in some cases Wireless Drivers With LiveCD the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. you like until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions) http://distrowatch.com/ Major Linux Distributions http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourc… HowTo create a Linux LiveCD https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Burnin… LUg.