Questions tagged [ubuntu-netbook]

The Ubuntu Netbook Edition. It has been discontinued since 11.04. This tag can also cover Ubuntu Netbook Remix, but it does not cover the general use of Ubuntu on a netbook computer.

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Ubuntu newbie needs suggestions [duplicate]

I have a netbook (no cd drive) and I currently run windows 7 on but I want to convert to something new. Here re my specs. Processor :AMD Athlon Neo Processor MV-40 1.60GHz RAM: 4GB (2.97 useable) ...
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which version for my netbook acer v5=121 [duplicate]

2gb RAM 500 gb HDD AMD C- 70, 1 GHz wireless, touch pad functions which version is better
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is it possible to install Ubuntu / iso via a local hard disk with no OS?

My netbook doesn't come with a CD/DVD player and I do not have a thumb drive either (I'm located at rural area). OS is broken and formatted,not I have a blank HDD with no OS,no CD player or thumb ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.3 installation on a DOS netbook

I am planning to buy an Asus netbook with the following configuration: Asus 1015E-CY041D Memory: 2 GB HDD 320GB Clock Speed: 64Bit Processor: Celeron Dual Core 847 DOS I have also created a bootable ...
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I can't boot from USB: Error setting up gfxboot

I have a Toshiba NB305 netbook, so if I want to install Ubuntu I have to do it by an USB. I downloaded the ISO from the official webside and burned it to the USB, and when I try to install the system ...
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Will Ubuntu 13.10 work on a Toshiba NB305 NB-305 Netbook?

I had rather big issues with 13.04 so reverted to 12.10LTS which now is currently running. I wonder if 13.10 should run on this netbook and was unable to find and info. A list of supported hardware (...
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Netbook/Tablet : is there a way to switch between Desktop mode and touch mode (preferably the new Touch interface of Ubuntu)?

I have a Dell Inspiron Duo (a netbook with flipping screen that functions as a tablet as well) ... and to revive this netbook/tablet I installed Ubuntu (13.10). Everything seems to work just fine (in ...
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Which ubuntu derivative for my Netbook? [duplicate]

I have an Lenovo Ideapad S10-2 Like this Processor / Chipset CPU Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz Cache L2 cache - 512.0 KB Front Side Bus 533.0 MHz Chipset Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Features Hyper-...
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no usb boot after installed ubuntu 12.04

I installed ubuntu 12.04 server on a Samsung net book "NP-N100S-E02 from a usb stick the first time I booted this netbook after purchased it, now I can't find usb boot options in the Bios setup. ...
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Should I accept Ubuntu updates if I'm running 10.04 netbook remix or move to Lubuntu?

I am a novice Linux/Ubuntu user. I finally gave up on my HP Mini Mie and took a shot at loading Ubuntu before throwing it away. Well, I found a copy of 10.04 (netbook remix), downloaded it and ...
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GMA 3150. Black screen before login

I tried to install Ubuntu 12.04, 13.04 and Mint 15, but I got the same bug. It's a Lanix Lt netbook with a GMA 3150 graphic card. When I boot from the liveCD (on a USB) works perfectly. But when the ...
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Wireless on Acer Aspire One & Ubuntu 13.04

I'm really new to Ubuntu, used it only a little 5 or so years ago and remember having wifi obstacles then too. I bought a crappy Acer Aspire One Netbook recently that came with Ubuntu on it, ethernet ...
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Linux distro advice [closed]

I'd like you to help me in choice of best linux distro for a netbook AcerAspireOne D255 with 1GB ram (physically increased to 1.5)... I've tried Linux Mint 10, but it hasn't any support (for instance,...
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How do I get the brightness keys working on an Acer AspireOne D255?

I've got a little problem trying to set brightness on a AcerAspireOne D255 on which I freshly installed Xubuntu 13.04 (32x)... brightness seems to play its own way: it doesn't respond to my inputs and ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 on a netbook

I´m using Ubuntu 12.04 with unity 2D on a Samsung nc110p netbook, but is terribly slow . I have 2Gb of RAM and an multicore Intel Atom 1.60Ghz processor with hyperthring. Please help
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Which is the fastest version of GNU/Linux for my netbook? [closed]

I have an Acer Aspire One. The specs are 1 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz Intel Atom. I'm looking for the fastest version of GNU/Linux that is fully functional for this netbook. I do NOT want to run from a USB as ...
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Ubuntu is slow on netbook, running on flash drive. Will this persist on a full install?

I got a new Asus Eee PC 1025C Flare (Intel Atom, 2GB RAM) so I loaded Ubuntu 13.04 on a flash drive and tried to boot from there. And it was SLOW. it takes about 10 seconds to load the dashboard, and ...
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Installing Ubuntu on Netbook

I have a netbook, I already installed Ubuntu12.04 but It has so many errors and problems. I think It will be better to instal UNE on it, I searched ubuntu.com but I couldn't find UNE version for ...
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Cannot install Cedar Tail DRM in DKMS format on Ubuntu running on a netbook

I have a netbook (Asus EeePC 1015CX) and recently I have installed Ubuntu 12.04LTS. All seems to run fine, however I have a problem with the graphics card. When I turn on the computer the brightness ...
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Why can't I install Ubuntu from Live USB?

I have been using Ubuntu and other distro's for years, but I have never had such difficulty trying to install it for a friend. I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 from Live USB to an HP Mini 210-...
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Compiz uses 80-85% of CPU while idle [closed]

I installed Ubuntu 13.04 earlier. Installation went on smoothly but after I successfully installed it, it became so sluggish! I checked it using system monitor and found out that Compiz uses 80-85% ...
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Netbook won't boot USB

My netbook only shows a blinking dash when booting from removable device. It's a Sony vaio netbook.
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Which architecture should I install on Samsung N145 Plus? [duplicate]

I have a Netbook Samsung N145 plus and I want to know which of Ubuntu versions is the best for me. I will use GCC compiler on Ubuntu and some other programs for code development (Netbeans, Eclipse). ...
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13.04 Eee PC keyboard issue

I've just installed Ubuntu 13.04 on my ASUS Eee PC 1225B E450 and keyboard is not working although everything was fine in Ubuntu 12.10. Does anyone have any idea how to solve this problem? Just ...
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Asus eeePC - Screen Brightness Issue

I have ASUS 1015CX Netbook on which I have installed Ubuntu 12.04LTS. All seem to work fine however there is an issue with brightness settings; changing the brightness (both through settings and with ...
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Why LiveUSB wouldn't boot on Asus eeepc 1015cx netbook?

I'm creating a USB disk for Ubuntu by iso2usb and I can't boot. I choose USB disk from beginning and it says eject disk or another media and press any key to restart. No setup page, no nothing. How ...
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Is an Acer C7 Chromebook worth buying as an Ubuntu netbook? [closed]

I apologies for non technical question. I'm really low on budget, and considering buying new netbook for starting using Ubuntu, after a lame Win 8 decided to move on Linux based systems. So for the ...
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Which distribution for a netbook?

I have a netbook ASUS EEEPC 1015CX SeaShell Series with Integrated graphics, 1GB ram and 1.6GHz processor (ATOM). I have tried multiple times to get Ubuntu 12.10 on it via LIVE USB "Try Mode" but it ...
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mouse touchpad not working

i just installed Ubuntu in my newly bought acer aspire one 725 netbook, along with windows 7 as another OS. whenever i try to work on Ubuntu, my mouse touch pad doesn't work, it works nicely in ...
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Installation Error on Netbook with 12.04

I'm trying to install 12.04 on an ASUS eee pc 1005pe with a USB stick. The installation starts normally, then it says it has encountered an error and takes me to a desktop where nothing works. I shut ...
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netbook slow on ubuntu (and win 7). Tips and tricks for speeding up

My computer just broke down so I got a new one on second hand because I need one in the mean time while it's on repair. I got a 10" Dell Inspiron mini 1012. However, it's slow. Really slow. Usually ...
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Ubuntu not loading from USB flash on HP netbook [duplicate]

Trying to install Ubuntu on a HP Netbook Mini 210-4150NR( 1GB RAM) I have installed ubuntu 12.04 LTS using uNetbootin and USB installer on USB. Changed the boot sequence in BIOS to load from the USB ...
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Netbook can not shutdown in Ubuntu 12.10

Why my netbook (with Ubuntu 12.10) can not do shutdown after I click shutdown feature on desktop tool bar. My netbook enter into new session after I click shutdown, rather than off. To shutdown my ...
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How can I change Unity Dash to desktop mode [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How can I resize the Unity Dash? I am using a netbook, and I noticed that pressing the super key, which brings up the unity dash with the lenses, is a full-screen affair. I ...
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Will Ubuntu work fine on my Asus EEE netbook?

I've got a Asus Eee PC 1015BX-WHI135S: AMD C-50; Dual Core; 1000 MHz 320 GB; SATA; 5400 rpm LCD-LED; 1024 x 600; 10,1 inches Will the default Ubuntu 12.10 distro work fine on this machine? Or is it ...
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Netbook: Lubuntu or custom ubuntu [closed]

I just bought a netbook with this conf : Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz / 1 Mo Cache 1 Go DDR3 Intel GMA 3600 It's provided with windows 7 starter. I'd like to have a system that can run for as long ...
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Intel Cedarview graphic driver Ubuntu 12.04 on Netbook Acer Aspire One D270

I've tried to install ubuntu 12.10 but it was very slow and was not working properly. I decided to install the 12.04 version and is working fine. Now there is the Intel Cedarview graphic driver ...
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Cannot install Ubuntu on Acer Aspire One 756 (Intel Dual Core 847, 2 GB RAM)

I am having trouble installing Ubuntu (12.04) on a new Acer Aspire One 756 Netbook with Intel Dual Core 847, 2 GB RAM, and Linpus Linux pre-installed. I have created a bootable USB Stick with Ubuntu ...
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I can't open Ubuntu after a wubi install

I can't open Ubuntu after the wubi install or with the CD, the white bar just keeps blinking but nothing happens. I have a MSI vr602 laptop.
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Max brightness on NetBook

The maximum brightness on my NetBook isn't very bright. Windows 7 is very bright on max, but for some reason, Ubuntu isn't. Is th ere any way to adjust the brightness past it's maximum setting?
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Stop/start battery charging through software?

If a laptop is powered on and connected to AC power, is there a way to issue a command that tells it not to charge the battery? EDITED: Perhaps charging of the battery may be stopped if there were a ...
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Will i get ubuntu working with a gma3650 graphics card?

Thinking of buying a netbook, will i get it working easily on a netbook with a n2800 chip and an intel gma 3650 graphics card?
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Ubuntu Nvidia Driver 310.14Beta Stretch OpenGL Feature

I have a HP Mini 311 running an outdated version of the Nvidia drivers (The recomended from the additional drivers option), alongside my Ubuntu 12.04. Now the problem I am running into is the feature ...
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"Work" tab in "Lubuntu Netbook" session is messed up

I have just upgraded my laptop (Samsung NP300E5A, with 15.6" 1366x768 LCD) from Lubuntu 12.04 to Lubuntu 12.10 (full reinstall). I used to use "Lubuntu Netbook" session (one of choices that login ...
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WPA2 enterprise authenticate fail

I installed lubuntu 12.10 on Dell Idea-pad 10-2. This model has Broadcom Corporation BCM4312 802.11b/g LP-PHY (rev 01) as wireless module. I tried to use driver from both firmware-b43-lpphy-installer ...
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Is my Asus 1000H netbook good enough for Ubuntu 12.10?

I am looking to switch my Asus 1000H netbook (N270 1.6Ghz processor) from XP to Ubuntu. Is the latest version 12.10 the most suitable for this machine?
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Ubuntu for my Asus netbook

I have an asus netbook with the following specs: Processor: AMD C-50 Processor (2 CPUs), ~1.0GHz Memory: 1024MB RAM Available OS Memory: 750MB RAM Also have AMD HD 6250 as ...
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Has anyone been able to get Ubuntu 12.10 to run on a LT4004U netbook?

I recently purchased a new netbook (Gateway LT4004u) and am realizing I should have taken the thing back the instant it started having issues. When I upgraded the hardware (RAM and battery) in the ...
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Is it possible to revert from dualboot back to uniboot (Windows 7 Starter only)? [duplicate]

I am on a netbook and got recommended to try Ubuntu. So i am going to run it with Windows 7 Starter still as my OS. But if I decide to go with Ubuntu as my main OS is there any way to go back to ...
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New to Ubuntu: Have "old" MSI netbook with XP. Will Ubuntu work? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What are the minimum system requirements for 12.04 LTS? I am taking the netbook on the road but I'd like upgrade the OS and Windows 7 is out of the question. Netbook has only ...
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