[ubuntu-uk] When buying a new pc...

[Chris Rowson]

> Lets say your want to buy a new PC and keep the bundled windows etc on
> there, but you wish to install Ubuntu into a new partition / disc. If you
> cant find anyone whos used your PC with Ubuntu before and you dont find it
> listed here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport, then would you /
> could you go to the store with your live CD and try it out to make sure your
> not going to have any hardware compatibility issues?
>
> Has anyone done this? What was the reaction from the store when you asked?
>
> Thanks
>
> Markie
>

I've never tried, but it'd probably be a laugh to go to PC World with a
bunch of live CDs, insert them into the PCs and reboot them (observing the
resultant chaos).

Chris
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