[ubuntu-uk] New omputer.......Ubuntu install help

[David Jones]

On 07/04/2011 13:18, scoundrel50a wrote:
> Hi, for now, instead of getting a Slate, I found a computer, that will
> be better for what I need at the moment.
>
> The specs are:-
>
> Acer Aspire 5736Z
> Pentium Dual Core CPU
> T4500 @ 2.30 GHz
> RAM 3.00 GB
> 64 bit
> Windows 7 Premium
>
> I want to install Ubuntu, but i'm a bit concerned about the fact its
> 64bit, and having read a few peoples problems when trying to install.
> Just wondered would there be any problems with the installation with
> this computer?
>
> Thanks
>
We've just bought 2 new laptops, a HP G72 
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5084849/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CLaptops+and+netbooks%7C14419039.htm 
& an Asus A52F 
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/asus-a52f-ex911v-red-laptop-08702336-pdt.html

I've installed on the HP with only one minor problem (wireless didn't 
work OTB, but an update of packages solved that, everything else has 
worked OTB. For the Asus, I've tried a live USB and everything seems to 
work OTB. Both are 64 bit.

I've not had any problems with different apps, I've got flash & skype 
working with no problems, the only thing that doesn't work is the free 
version of minecraft.

Hope that helps.

Dave