Ubuntu on laptop

[NicAuf]

I was wondering if I could use the desktop Ubuntu CD for my laptop. Also if I do install Ubuntu on my laptop will it format my HD.

 

[Neflhiem]

Yes and no.. get the live cd first.. and see if all your components are compatable... let me know how that goes.. dont fully install it though..just yet

 

[Neflhiem]

sorry that was quick.. i saw your post while scanning back for a different post..


I burned a copy of Ubantu's Fiesty Fawn release a couple of weeks ago and it seemed to run great on my gateway mx6445. I didnt play with the wireless connections to see if i could get it to connect, as it was really just to recover some files from my crashed Xandros distro before a re-install.

Installing linux distros typically gives you the choice to either
A. take over a drive (ie wipe it and install the distro
B. Add a partition and dual boot ( i think the most common, but you need to have a free blank partition
or run from the live CD.

It was pretty clear when i tried FF of how to do it to not wipe any data.. but double check in their forums if you have any questions..

I tell ya.. Fiesty looks great.. and compviz is a very slick interface..

Let me know how it goes (lol or if youve already done it)