Questions that relate to the compatibility of software and hardware with Ubuntu
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Ubuntu Compatibility
I'm in the process of building a computer for a customer who has requested Ubuntu 13.04 to be installed could someone tell me if the following components are compatible.
CPU: Pentium G2020
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Which Ultrabook, will work fully with newer versions of Ubuntu?
Which ultrabook/brand should I take to expect it to be the most compatible with the new versions of Ubuntu?
I am considering buying an Ultrabook transformer (pc/tablet, such as Sony Tablet Duo, Dell ...
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Is there a compatability issue with Ubuntu 13.04 and Razer Products?
I am trying to install Ubuntu 13.04 on a clean system and am running into an issue with the computer not recognizing my mouse and keyboard (razer deathadder and lycosa).
I have looked at a lot of the ...
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Filemaker pro on Ubuntu
I am seriously considering migrating to an Ubuntu OS for my small business. I currently use Filemaker Pro for my invoices and reports, and I was wondering if I could use that in an Ubuntu environment.
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radeon x1550 catalyst 13.4 supported?
I am trying to install a proprietary driver and the AMD web site tells me to use Catalyst driver 9.3. I want the newest version of the driver I can get for this graphics card so will 13.4 work or will ...
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Ubuntu Server 12.04 hardware support
What is the hardware support like for Ubuntu on servers? Can I install ubuntu 12.04 on any server and expect everything to work?
In particular, I'm looking at SuperMicro servers (model: SM ...
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Can I use EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB ? 3 monitors
I wnat to use EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB to plug 3 monitor and my TV so is this card compatible to run using ubuntu?
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Samsung ML-2165 - Are there any installation problems on 12.04 or 12.10?
I am planning to buy one of these printers. The only thing I am afraid of is that it may not be compatible with Ubuntu. Is there anything to be worry about? Do you recommend them?
Samsung ML-2165
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Compiling program that requires python 2.6
I'm trying to compile a software package but it fails with
g++ -Wall -O0 -fno-strict-aliasing -I/usr/include/python2.6 -I/usr/include/python2.5 -g -pthread -fpic -I../../plot/src -I../../math/src ...
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Lenovo Ideapad s400u
I'm going to buy this machine (Lenovo Ideapad s400u)
Does someone know if it's completely compatible with ubuntu?
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Hardware compatibility on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
I'm looking to update my pc with new hardware, currently I'm running Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with dual boot.
I have this hardware in mind:
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4
CPU: Intel Core i5 ...
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Is there any way to use the Tomboy addins on/in/with Gnote?
At least the TableOfContent addin and a couple more.
In Tomboy, you can download addins as .dll files and past them on the ~/.config/tomboy/addins . Is there anyway to use this .dll files (or anything ...
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Installing ROS on 12.04 or 12.10
I have Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10 installed on my machine and I want to install ROS
I had a discussion with a friend who told me that it would be better to use Ubuntu 11.10 for ROS.
I am a new Ubuntu ...
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How can I get Ubuntu to detect my wireless card on HP Phoenix H9-1110t?
Im running into a slight problem. I have a Ralink RT5392 wireless card. I don't know much about it because there's practically NO information on it (not that I could find anyway).
I can connect ...
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Will Mir display server be able to launch X11 applications?
I've checked the wiki but Xorg is not even mentioned there.
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on Lenovo Ideapad u300s
I want to buy a Lenovo Ideapad U300s Ultrabook.
Is it compatible with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?
(Intel Core i7-2677M, 4GB, 256GB SSD)
Thanks!
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Would this headset work with Ubuntu?
This one, by Rosewill. It doesn't mention Ubuntu/Linux compatibility, only Windows. Does anyone know if it works?
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Can the raspberry pi b run Ubuntu? [duplicate]
I was wondering if it will support Ubuntu with the new version. I'd like to get a raspberry pi but I really like the Ubuntu OS, I'm just not sure of it's support.
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Can I play the game Don't Starve on Ubuntu?
I am new to Ubuntu. Bought an Acer C7 Chromebook yesterday and installed Ubuntu 12.04 32-bit tonight. I have seen 1 or 2 web sites that make me think you can play the game Don't Starve on Ubuntu. I ...
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Checking LibreOffice-saved Microsoft Word files
I'm looking for a method to verify that a .doc or .docx file that has been created in Microsoft Word, and then modified in Ubuntu (in my case, with LibreOffice) will look the same when I give it to ...
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Can I write apps for Ubuntu phones and tablets with Mono?
I just wanted to ask if it will be possible to write apps with C# and .NET via Mono for Ubuntu Tablet and Phone. I could not find anything about this matter.
Since I heard that the version for ...
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Can I install Ubuntu 12.10 on my Toshiba Satellite L300D?
My Toshiba Satellite L300D - 040019 has BIOS Version 1.4. The CPU is an AMD Athlon X2 dual-core. 2 Gigs RAM and the Hard Drive is 320GB 7200RPM spindle speed, with no OS.
The Toshiba website has a ...
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Can Ubuntu support XP software programs? [duplicate]
I am willing to trade my xp for Ubuntu now that I found out that the program I need for school is compatible with the OS. Just wondering if Ubuntu can support software programs made specifically for ...
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Where can I find reliable review of Ubuntu's performance on a laptop (Lenovo z580)
Sorry to ask a hardware related question.
Hope it's relevant enough to Ubuntu users in general not to get instantly down-voted and marked as a replica as a related hardware question did. I hope it's ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on Lenovo X131e with AMD GPU/CPU [closed]
I'm about to buy this laptop. The specs are as follows:
AMD Accelerated Processor E2-1800 (2 cores, 1.70GHz, 1MB L2 cache),
Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7340 Graphics
AMD A68M FCH Chipset
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LibreOffice 4.0 in Ubuntu 13.04? [closed]
Is LibreOffice 4.0 available in Ubuntu 13.04 later? Why it can't use in Ubuntu 12.10? Whether due to unstable/incompatible?
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Unable to install Ubuntu on HP Pavilion DV6
I tried installing Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop (HP Pavilion DV6). Can you guys please tell me whether it is possible to install it or is 12.10 version of ubuntu compatible with it? I heard there problem ...
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What guarantees does Ubuntu provide concerning binary compatibility across releases?
I know generally the answer is "use a PPA", but separate from this...
What is the Ubuntu policy on compatibility across versions of Ubuntu for a given architecture? For example, if a binary in a ...
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CineRAID CR-H458
Has anyone used this external RAID enclosure? I would like to know if it is a true hardware controller meaning Ubuntu would have no problem recognizing the array as one drive.
Thanks for any help!
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Will Android apps be compatible with the Ubuntu Phone OS?
I have heard that there is some similarity in the code used for both Ubuntu and Android programs, but has there been any mention in all the recent publicity over the forthcoming Ubuntu OS for phones, ...
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Where do I find the driver compatibility
I just got an EasyNote TJ71 basically for free and I want to put ubuntu on it.
Where can I find out whether the hardware is supported?
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Ubuntu Compatibility on the Lenovo B580 laptop
I'm planning to buy a new laptop and I would like to use Ubuntu as my OS. I've zoomed in on this Lenovo:
Model: B580
Specs:
Intel Core i5-3210M,(Dual-Core), 3 MB Cache
4(+4) GB RAM,
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Ask for Old & New Hardware & Improve performance & Upgrades [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I find out which version and derivate of Ubuntu is right for my hardware in terms of minimal system requirements?
Is Ubuntu latest version designed only for new ...
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How do I boot Ubuntu in VirtualBox complaining that my CPU is incompatible?
After a long time spent with OS from boys from Redmont I would like to try something new. I decided to try some Linux editions, also Ubuntu Linux. I am completely new to this matter, this is also my ...
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What's the minimal compatible Linux kernel version required to run Ubuntu?
Why older kernel?
For whatever reason out there, you might be forced to run another kernel than the ones provided by Ubuntu. It may even take you back a few years for a kernel that is compatible with ...
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Compatibility and performance of nvidia 620 and 630? [closed]
Is the 620 enough to run a game like TF2 at 1080 all maxed out? I know its not a demanding game but thats a lowend GPU so you never know. And what about compatibility? any issues? something I should ...
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How do I get Ubuntu to boot on an Intel X79 (Sandy Bridge-E) system?
Has anyone successfully installed Ubuntu (or any other flavour of Linux) on an Intel X79 (Sandy Bridge-E) based system?
My system build is:
MSI Big Bang XPower II
Intel Core i7 3930K processor
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Is ubuntu compatible with my pc hardware? [closed]
I've read in some forums that a linux distro needs to be harware compatible with the pc. Is ubuntu compatible with my pc harware? PC : Acer AO 532h.
Best Wishes,
ams
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windows 7 drivers compatible with ubuntu in lenovo ideapad s100?
I am planning to install Ubuntu on my Lenovo Ideapad S100 with the following specifications:
Intel atom CPU N570 1.66GHz
1.67 GHz 2GB RAM.
I only have the required drivers for Windows 7 32 bit. ...
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Which has better compatibility with ubuntu - xps 13 / xps 14?
I am planning on buying a dell XPS 13 or XPS 14.. but really confused in choosing one..
Will be installing Ubuntu along side windows (dual boot)
Main purpose - web & mobile app development
It ...
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Is having several desktop environments on one account bad?
I have gnome classic, cinnamon, unity, gnome 3, and KDE installed on my only user account because I enjoy a little change from time to time (although my favorite is gnome classic) so I installed all ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 USB Graphics Compatibility
I was looking at solutions to connect 2 monitors to 1 USB port and found these:
1) http://www.targus.com/us/productdetail.aspx?regionId=7&sku=ACA039US
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Installation of ubuntu on Samsung NP300E5X-A04IT
Samsung sells notebooks with freedos as operating system. One of these is NP300E5X-A04IT that is an intel i3 2.10 GHz machine with 4GB of RAM at a reasonable price.
My question is: can I install ...
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FIle Location ( No such Directory or FIle ) [closed]
Hello I am new to Ubuntu and I am using the newest build of Kiwi Ubuntu and I was trying to install a Windows game using Wine and Winetricks . All went fine until i hit a really weird and lame problem ...
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ASUS S56CM and Ubuntu [closed]
Anyone having experience with the Asus S56CM Ultrabook?
Does Ubuntu work on it?
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How can I my video card work on Ubuntu 12.04?
I've recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my desktop computer. In order to install Ubuntu, I had to unplug my video card because It was giving me problems, didn't allow me to install Ubuntu.
So I unplug ...
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Can Gradequick Web run in ubuntu?
I am trying to run this grade book in Ubuntu 12.10, but cannot find a way to make it compatible. I have checked the web for answers, but cannot find a solution, and there does not seem to be any ...
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Does Ubuntu 12.10 support ASIX AX88772 Ethernet controller chip out-of-the-box?
Being stuck with this question I am choosing a USB Ethernet adapter to buy to work it around.
Obviously I need an adapter for which Ubuntu has drivers built-in.
So the question is if AXAGO ADE-X5 ...
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Finding out if Ubuntu supports a specific laptop? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I know if a laptop will work with Ubuntu?
According to How to install hardware drivers for my laptop, the answer supplied by NorTicUs says:
"If your hardware ...
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Is 12.10 incompatible with a 2011 Lenovo computer? [closed]
I apologize that I can't say the specific model of the laptop; it is currently being repaired and I have not written it down.
The installation of 12.10 went off without a hitch, but after turning it ...
