FreeDOS/Ubuntu on HP laptops?

[MrKnisely]

roach wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Anybody manage to get their hands on one of these yet? I've tried - but can't.
>
>You're suppost to be able to order one of the listed laptops, with FreeDOS 
>pre-installed and a custom version of Ubuntu on CD.
>
>Nothing on HP's site, HP Customer Services knows nothing and they don't 
>respond to my emailed queries.
>
>http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/58780
>
>http://www.ubuntu.com/support/custom/hplaptops/view?searchterm=laptop
>https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportMachinesLaptopsHewlettPackard
>
>  
>
I work for an HP reseller and the work I get through my channels is that 
this is available in some of Europe and most of Africa.  This is not in 
The States yet, no definite plans to get it over here.

I would suggest heading to Ubuntu Linux's website 
(http://www.ubuntu.com/support/custom/hplaptops/).

They have a customized CD for HP laptop support.

I've got a NX9600 with Ubuntu on it.  5.04 worked great, but I was never 
able to get my ATI video card 3d support working, and I had to use 
NDISWrapper to get the Broadcom wireless to work.

With 5.10 the 3d support workes GREAT.  I'm still using NDISWrapper for 
my wireless, but that's the same no matter the distro.

Mike K.