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

[John Stevenson]

On 11 May 2010 15:10, Markie <mark.curtis.1970 at googlemail.com> wrote:

> 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
>

Hello Markie,
For a PC, I always build my own, but still need to check out the hardware
pieces especially the graphics card.  Google usually has the answers,
although I do look through the Ubuntu hardware forums as well.

A rule of thumb I use is not to get something that is too new, as its most
like to be supported if its over 6 months old.  This gives the community
time to find workarounds for any tricky hardware.

If you can find a shop that will let you stick in a cd or USB stick with
Ubuntu on then that would be a good test.  However, it is sometimes the
wireless card that causes problems, so you should still Google the PC
specification to see if people have raised errors.

Good luck.
-- 
John Stevenson
jr0cket.com
leanagilemachine.com
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