Ubuntu, SATA, installation!?

[Steve]

On Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:37:47 -0000, Rashkae <ubuntu at tigershaunt.com> wrote:

> 0 wrote:
>> I've not installed Ubuntu yet, I want to know whether it supports the  
>> SATA controller of the PC mentioned. I hope the manual tells enough  
>> information about the SATA controller for you to answer.
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B8oLg_kLKV2eNGE1Njk5NjUtMjNlOC00NzQ0LWEwM2YtOTlkNThiOTBkNzZj&hl=en
>>
>> Actually, I'm not sure whether I'm going to install Ubuntu, and am  
>> afraid that I'll not cope with the installation, as this is my first  
>> installation of an OS.
>>
>> I would be extremely glad if I could get a relevant and helpful reply.
>>
>
> If you do decide to install ubuntu, just do it.  After all, if Ubuntu
> doesn't support your SATA chip by some unheard of chance, you won't get
> so far as to install anything, so no loss.
>
> I often suggest it's a good idea to search for a LUG (Linux User Group)
> in your local area and crash a meeting.  If you bribe someone with pizza
> and beer, you can usually find someone to handhold you for your first
> install.
>
>
>
Good advice.

There’s at least one person got 9.10 running even if he doesn’t know the  
screen resolution  
http://ohioloco.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1302824 so the SATA  
controller is supported.

-- 
Steve