Questions about using or installing Ubuntu on an Ultrabook of any brand.
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Ubuntu LTS for me:a fledgling programmer [closed]
I am relatively new to programming. I am from India. I want to buy a laptop/ultrabook under Rs 50,000 and will keep 2 OS in it; Ubuntu LTS and Windows8. Please guide me as to which laptop/ultrabook ...
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How can I make Ubuntu the default boot option on a newer laptop (UEFI)?
I have a HP Spectre XT that I installed Ubuntu on. I have turned "Secure Boot" off and turned on "Legacy Support" in the settings. This laptop has UEFI and it always boots to Windows 8 rather than the ...
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brightness not working on 13.04 upgrade on dell xps 13 ultrabook
Just upgraded from 12.10 to 13.04 on Dell xps13 ultrabook and the display is very dim and cannot be changed using f'n keys or from system settings.
This ultrabook uses Intel's ivybridge mobile.
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Can not install Ubuntu on Samsung Ultrabook Series 5 (Win 7!)
I have a Samsung Ultrabook Series 5 with Windows 7 (which I want to keep)...
I can boot from a USB stick without a problem and ubuntu work fine, but when I want to install it, the installation ...
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Ubuntu resolution with Ultrabook
I installed 12.10 to Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A. Now i face with resolution problem. Default resolution is 1920x1080, and Ubuntu display can normally detect it. But everything is too small with this ...
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HP Env 4 1010-ew GRUB
I've got a problem with my HP Envy 4 1010-ew and dual boot. I've prepared my HDD to install Linux on it because at the begining Ubuntu 12.10 doesn't see my hard drive. I had to change my HDD to ...
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Function keys aren't working on Asus S56C Ultrabook
I own a ASUS S56C Ultrabook. I have Windows 7 installed with all hot keys working properly. I removed Windows 7 and installed Ubuntu 11.10. In Ubuntu 11.10 the hot keys aren't working (Brightness, ...
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Ultrabook or Thin Laptop with great battery life for Ubuntu [closed]
Any recommendations on a great ultrabook or thin-enough laptop with great battery life for running Ubuntu?
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Is there a way to dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in a Lenovo Ultrabook (without loosing the SSD cache)?
I have seen many people trying to install Ubuntu on laptops like the Lenovo U410 and fail. Sometimes,we have to give up the SSD cache. Have the developers solved it now? Can we install Ubuntu on an ...
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Wrong battery state reading cause brutal shutdown
I have an Asus Zenbook UX31A, the Asus 13" unit from first generation ultrabooks. I run Ubuntu 12.10 up to date on it.
Before a week or two I used to enjoy more that 5 hours of battery life, ...
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Ultra slow internal SSD on Samsung Ultrabook NP530
My Samsung Ultrabook NP530 (i5, 8 GB, 16 GB internal SSD + 500 GB HD, HD4000 + Radeon 7500) has an internal 16 GB SSD which windows drivers use for caching and suspend/resume. I have no use for ...
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Problems with Windows 8 Installation
I've followed all the instructions and when I get to dual screen boot I choose Ubuntu and I receive a message:
1. Insert Windows Installation Disc and restart.
2. Choose Language end then press next.
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Why the ultrabook LG430 not boot from the USB drive? [duplicate]
I want to install Ubuntu on my ultrabook and make dual boot with windows 8
and can not boot.
already tried everything possible.
Anyone know what I can do?
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1answer
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Is possible to install Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10 on ACER V5-571-53314G50 ULTRABOOK?
Is possible to install Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10 on ACER V5-571-53314G50 ULTRABOOK? My specifications are:
Display: 15.6" 1.366 x 768 WXGA HD; LED, Acer CineCrystal™
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-3317U, 2cores, ...
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Lenovo u310 will not charge when turned on
I've looked around and had several friends have a look but we cannot figure this out.
I am running Ubuntu 12.10 on a Lenovo U310. The laptop charges fine when the laptop is off but it will not charge ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS drains my Samsung Series 9 900X3C ultrabook's battery extremely fast. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
The title basically says it all. My Samsung Series 9 900X3C ultrabook's battery is in the deep red around barely three hours after disconnecting it from the power - and during most of that time the ...
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dualboot Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD
Hi I bought an ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD running windows 8 right out of kthe box. How can I dualboot this with Ubuntu? I've understood that it is different dualbooting a pc with Windows 8 than windows 7.
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5GHz WLAN connection on acer S7
during the last days I installed Kubuntu on my new Acer S7 Ultrabook.
After some trouble with the the boot configuration this now works fine so that Kubuntu runs in parallel with Windows 8 on my ...
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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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1answer
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Ubuntu on Ultrabooks
I've got a few questions targeting Ubuntu and laptops(Ultrabooks):
How is Ubuntu supported on Ultrabooks at moment?
Is it recommended to go for a Ultrabook over a normal laptop considering it has to ...
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Lenovo U410 Ultrabook Ubuntu Support
I'm planing to buy a new laptop in some time. Especially I've been looking into Ultrabooks, the Lenovo U410 looks quite good for its pricing.
How is Ubuntu supported on this ultrabook?
I will have ...
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12.10 installing problem on Asus ux32v [duplicate]
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My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?
I have an Asus UX32VD 6 gb ram hd400 and nvidia 620m graphics. I am starting the installation but ...
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Ultrabook convertibles that work fully with Ubuntu?
Are there any ultrabook convertible laptops that work fully with Ubuntu or can easily be made to fully work? I would like a device like the Lenovo Yoga and the Dell XPS convertible that works fully ...
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Can Ubuntu run on Windows 8 tablet PCs?
I was looking at some laptop/tablet hybrids, and I came across the Dell XPS 12. It looked like a nice Ultrabook convertible, but (obviously) it runs Windows 8. Can Ubuntu run on any Ultrabook ...
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Subwoofer problem in HP Envy
I bought a HP ENVY 6-1060ss, it has 2 front speakers and a built-in subwoofer. I can't get the subwoofer to work. I have looked around for answers, and found quite a lot, but still, nothing works.
I ...
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What about Ultrabook on Ubuntu Compatibility? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which computers are guaranteed to work?
Device name:
ULTRABOOK ZEUS-M2 GAMING NOTEBOOK
Company:
cyberpowerpc
This device specifications:
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-3317U ...
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ASUS U24a can't boot without live disk
I recently picked up a new ASUS U24a while travelling in asia. I've managed to go through hell with the UEFI setup, and finally now have a working GRUB.
However, I can't manage to get past the ...
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Can't adjust brightness on a Sony Vaio T13 ultrabook
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 alongside Windows 7 in a Vaio T13 ultrabook.
I cannot use the the Fn+F4 or Fn+F5 to change the brightness. The bubble appears indicating that brightness is being ...
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Cannot find drive to install 11.10 or 12.04 on Vaio [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Only 'sdb' shows up when installing 12.04 on a new Dell inspiron 14z
Problem installing Ubuntu 11.10 or 12.04 on Vaio T13 ultrabook: cannot find drive to ...
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Can't install Ubuntu on dell inspiron 5423 ultrabook [duplicate]
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Only 'sdb' shows up when installing 12.04 on a new Dell inspiron 14z
I tried to install ubuntu 12.04LTS on my Dell 14z inspiron 5423 i already try with Live way ...
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HP ENVY 4-Sleekbook or Samsung Series 5 NP530U3B Ultrabook?
I am a high school student and I need a laptop within the budget of $650. I usually have a browser, Microsoft Office, music, and possibly a movie or something open at once.
Will the HP ENVY 4's ...
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Cannot Dual Boot with Ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Trouble installing Ubuntu with USB on laptop
I am a student and just purchased a new HP 4 Envy Ultrabook. I am highly eager to get started with Linux but just cannot ...
