Recommend compatible hardware

[Eugene Cormier]

Hi Michael, I've used ubuntu now on 2 different (generic) dell laptops
without any issues....I don't think you should have any problem

I will mention though on the 2 laptops I've been using, the dvd burner
was detected as "/dev/sg0" which doesn't automatically have the
permissions set properly for burning.....here is the fix that I used:

Burning Bug
	run: sudo gedit /etc/rc.local
	add (before exit 0): chown root:cdrom /dev/sg0
	on the next reboot everything will work

Cheers
Eugene

On Thu, 2008-05-01 at 10:23 -0400, Michael Barkowski wrote:
> Hi there, just joining the list.
> 
> I am an applications engineer for Freescale and as such I get to use
> Linux every day at work.
> 
> I'm interested in exploring all manner of home video editing (yes,
> really - I have a baby daughter), graphic design and typography, web
> design (PHP/CSS/Javascript), music composition, and garage band audio
> stuff on Ubuntu at home.
> 
> I always find Ars Technica's System Guide interesting, eg.
> http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200803.ars
> 
> However, I always wish there were a Linux-centric one.
> 
> I am currently looking for a low-end but feature-packed system, to
> switch from an iMac G5 iSight to an equivalent PC that will run Ubuntu
> for say $750+tax including LCD.
> 
> Must haves:
> - video capture from my MiniDV camcorder (IEEE 1394)
> - audio capture via mic port.
> - Rock-solid DVD playback
> - DVD burning
> - 802.11g or higher
> - 3D graphics
> - Better performance than Mac OS X 10.4 on 1.9 GHz PowerPC G5 with 1GB RAM.
> 
> If I go with a laptop it has to be at least 15.4" screen.
> I think I'll be running 32-bit since I think I want to install Bibble Pro.
> 
> I looked at the DELLs.  One thing that concerned me is that they don't
> mention that DVD burning is working.  Is it?  Anyone with experience
> on these systems?
> 
> Anyway, if anyone wants to comment, that would be great.  I know it's
> on me to do the research and there's various stuff out there.
> 
> best regards,
> 
> -- 
> Michael Barkowski
> http://www.abriskwok.net
> 
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