algeriatul team mailing list archive

[IDWMaster <webadm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My Samsung N150 works perfectly with Ubuntu (installed 10.04 and upgraded to 
10.10  by modifying sources.list). I installed the Desktop x64 edition off 
of a USB flash drive and once installed; the wireless card started working 
immediately, and I was able to connect to my wireless network without 
installing any drivers, and it even had the drivers for the Intel graphics 
chip; so Compiz worked right out of the box as well. There are many netbooks 
and laptops which work flawlessly (or almost) with Ubuntu. There is even a 
nice page on Ubuntu's wiki that has a list of compatible devices and 
computers, as well as a list of known issues with various devices at 
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/

However; note that a lot of the laptop tests are out of date.
There's a good page on netbook compatibility at 
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/Machines/Netbooks. Hopefully this 
should help some people find compatible PCs.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Alex" <presoblu@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 7:02 AM
To: <webadm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

> I had to buy a notebook with just one requirement: a flawless ubuntu
> compatibility. I live in Italy, and 6 years after the filing of this
> bug, I haven't found a way to match my requirement.
>
> I googled everything, visited linlap, asked to the community and chats.
> No way. Every single notebook I can find in the shops has its own
> specifics: for instance my Dell Studio 15 can be different from your
> Dell Studio 15 (video, wireless, webcam).
>
> When I read on the internet a review that says "i just installed Lucid
> on this notebook model no. xxxxx and everything went perfectly", you can
> be sure that that notebook isn't on the market anymore.
>
> Why Canonical can't apply some sticker "tested with Ubuntu 10.04" on
> compatible systems? Or distribute its own assembled computers,
> compatibility granted? Or reach an agreement with a brand to sell
> worldwide a compatible model? Or host on its site a list of all the
> computers out there (at least those who agree to be tested)?
>
> I think that we are focus on minor bugs, losing attention on the #1.
>
> I bought a Dell, and have my finger crossed for the day I will try
> Ubuntu on it: I consider this one as a great defeating, 6 years after
> the filing of this bug.
>
> -- 
> Microsoft has a majority market share
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1
> You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> of the bug.
>
> Status in Club Distro: Invalid
> Status in Computer Science Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in EasyPeasy Overview: Invalid
> Status in Ichthux - Linux for Christians: Invalid
> Status in JAK LINUX: Invalid
> Status in The OpenOffice.org Suite: Invalid
> Status in Tabuntu: Invalid
> Status in A simple player to online TV streaming: Invalid
> Status in Tv-Player: New
> Status in Ubuntu: In Progress
> Status in “ubuntu-express” package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in The Jaunty Jackalope: Invalid
> Status in “ubuntu-express” source package in Jaunty: In Progress
> Status in Baltix GNU/Linux: Invalid
> Status in “linux” package in Debian: Confirmed
> Status in Fluxbuntu: The Lightweight, Productive, Agile OS: Confirmed
> Status in openSUSE: New
> Status in Tilix Linux: New
>
> Bug description:
> Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
> This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.
>
> Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry, 
> restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and 
> limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full potential, 
> globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry.
>
> Steps to repeat:
>
> 1. Visit a local PC store.
>
> What happens:
> 2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software 
> pre-installed.
> 3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed.
>
> What should happen:
> 1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like 
> Ubuntu.
> 2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and 
> benefits would be apparent and known by all.
> 3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes.
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this bug, go to:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/clubdistro/+bug/1/+subscribe
>

-- 
Microsoft has a majority market share
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1
You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu 4
dz, which is a direct subscriber.

Status in Club Distro: Invalid
Status in Computer Science Ubuntu: Invalid
Status in EasyPeasy Overview: Invalid
Status in Ichthux - Linux for Christians: Invalid
Status in JAK LINUX: Invalid
Status in The OpenOffice.org Suite: Invalid
Status in Tabuntu: Invalid
Status in A simple player to online TV streaming: Invalid
Status in Tv-Player: New
Status in Ubuntu: In Progress
Status in “ubuntu-express” package in Ubuntu: Invalid
Status in The Jaunty Jackalope: Invalid
Status in “ubuntu-express” source package in Jaunty: In Progress
Status in Baltix GNU/Linux: Invalid
Status in “linux” package in Debian: Confirmed
Status in Fluxbuntu: The Lightweight, Productive, Agile OS: Confirmed
Status in openSUSE: New
Status in Tilix Linux: New

Bug description:
Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.

Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry, restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full potential, globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry.

Steps to repeat:

1. Visit a local PC store.

What happens:
2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software pre-installed.
3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed.

What should happen:
1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like Ubuntu.
2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and benefits would be apparent and known by all.
3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes.