FreeDOS/Ubuntu on HP laptops?

[Robert Steinmetz]

MrKnisely wrote:

> 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.
>
>
5.10 works great on my new dx4000.