ubuntu installation on hp.net laptop

Sun Nov 17 21:59:53 UTC 2024

On 18/11/24 05:43, Bret Busby wrote:
> On 18/11/24 05:21, bruce wrote:
>> Hi Ian,
>>
>> looking at the hp  17z-cp300  amd ryzen 5 7530.  $370.
>>
>> I have no clue as to any of the ech specs. I'm going to try to get to
>> the TechSupt of HP tomorrow to see if I can get data.
>>
>> Short of that, i might purchase the item, and get my hands on it to
>> see what it might have.
>>
>> The goal would be to install liveusb/Ubuntu, and to see if I can use a
>> sub/wifi. But I'm not sure if this would entail massaging the
>> /etc/hardware with wifi mod files.
>>
>> I'm not sure if I could/can/shold open the boz to insert a wifi
>> replacement module either.
>>
>> thoughts/comments?
>>
>> -brue
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM Ian Bruntlett 
>> <ian.bruntlett at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Bruce,
>>>
>>> On Thu, 14 Nov 2024 at 18:47, bruce <badouglas at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> looking at getting one of the hp.net 17" laptops  with SSD/Hdd   
>>>> 128g/1tb to install ubuntu on the device.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm doing research across the net to see if this presents issues or 
>>>> problems. I have no clue as to mobo or information on the 
>>>> bios/components.
>>>
>>>
>>> Which model are you looking to install? It is important :)
>>>
>>>   BW,
>>>
>>>
>>> Ian
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> 
> Assuming that you are in the USA (the omission of your location, is not 
> helpful), in searching for your specified computer, the google result 
> has a price in the listed results, at hp.com, of $369, but, on the web 
> page linked from that result 
> (https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laptop-17z-cp300-799v0av-1), is 
> the price of "starting at $749.99", with the following specifications 
> (all you needed to do, was do a google search for the device (as 
> sinister as google is, it still has its uses) ):
> 
> "
> TECHNICAL DETAILS
> Operating system
> 
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> Windows 11 Home
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> Windows 11 Home
> Windows 11 Home
> Processor and graphics
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U (up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, 6 cores, 12 threads) 
> + AMD Radeon™ Graphics
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U (up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 16 threads) 
> + AMD Radeon™ Graphics
> Chipset
> AMD integrated SoC
> Memory
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> 8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 X 4 GB)
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> 12 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
> 16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)
> Storage
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> 128 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
> 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
> 1 TB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
> External optical drive
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> No DVD or CD Drive
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> External DVD burner
> Display
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> 17.3" diagonal, HD+ (1600 x 900), anti-glare, 250 nits
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> 17.3" diagonal, HD+ (1600 x 900), touch, BrightView, 250 nits
> 17.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits
> Screen-To-Body Ratio
> 84%
> Webcam
> HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
> integrated dual array digital microphones
> Audio Features
> Dual speakers
> Color
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> Jet black
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> Natural silver
> Personalization
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
> integrated dual array digital microphones
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
> integrated dual array digital microphones
> HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
> integrated dual array digital microphones
> HP True Vision 720p HD camera + integrated dual array digital 
> microphones (ENB)
> Keyboard
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> Full-size island-style jet black keyboard with numeric keypad
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> Full-size, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad
> Full-size, backlit, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad
> Full-size, evening blue keyboard with numeric keypad
> Pointing device
> Precision Touchpad support
> External I/O Ports
> 1 USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (supports data transfer only and does 
> not support charging or external monitors); 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling 
> rate; 1 AC smart pin; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 headphone/microphone combo
> Wireless technology
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (1x1) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
> Primary battery
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> 3-cell, 41 Wh Lithium-ion prismatic Battery
> Battery Recharge Time
> Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes[5]
> Power supply
> 45 W Smart AC power adapter
> Office software
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> No Additional Office Software
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> Microsoft® 365 Personal 1 Year - Save $7 Instantly
> Microsoft® Office 365 Family 1 Year - Save $10 Instantly
> Microsoft® Office 2021 Home and Student - Save $15 Instantly
> Microsoft® Office 2021 Home and Business - Save $25 Instantly
> Microsoft® Office 2021 Professional - Save $44 Instantly
> McAfee AI Powered Security Software
> INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
> Security Software Trial
> ALTERNATE OPTIONS
> McAfee LiveSafe™ 12 months
> McAfee LiveSafe™ 24 months - Save $73 Instantly
> McAfee LiveSafe™ 36 months - Save $110 Instantly
> Software included
> McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer (Internet access required. First 30 
> days included. Subscription required for live updates afterwards.)
> Security management
> Camera privacy shutter; Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support
> Warranty
> 1-year limited hardware warranty. Additional information available at 
> www.support.hp.com; 1-year limited technical support for software and 
> initial setup (from date of purchase)
> Energy efficiency
> EPEAT® Silver registered
> Sustainable Impact Specifications
> Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure(s) and bezel; Keyboard keycaps 
> made with post-consumer recycled plastic[39,41]
> Dimensions (W X D X H)
> 15.78 x 10.15 x 0.78 in
> Weight
> Starting at 4.58 lb
> Package weight
> 6.54 lb
> "
> 
> My understanding is that MS Win11 is a hostile OS, with MS forcing 
> people to update to it, and, that MS Win11 obstructs installation of 
> other OS's such as Linux.
> 
> With having bought a number of refurbished computers, with MS Win10 
> installed, I installed Linux on them, without significant problems.
> 
> I note that the above specifications include a inbuilt (or, included) 
> Realtek Wifi adaptor, which should not be a problem, in terms of Ubuntu 
> drivers - the only problem that I have encountered, is that my most 
> powerful refubished computer, has a Realtek Wifi dongle, and, to get the 
> driver for that, I had to install the driver and the initial other 
> divers and update, using USB tethering on my cellphone, but, that was 
> not a significant problem. I think that your greatest problem, with that 
> computer model, would be getting past MS Win11, which I would not go 
> near. It is like walking into quicksand, which some people seem to like 
> doing.
> 
> ..
> Bret Busby
> Armadale
> West Australia
> (UTC+0800)
> ..............
> 
Oh, and, I believe that any computer nowadays, should have a minimum of 
32GB RAM, and, preferably, 64GB.

..
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
(UTC+0800)
..............

And, it even comes standard, with free nits (" 250 nits"), so, you might 
want to get some kerosene, to pour over it, unless you want nits...

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/head-lice

But, if you use kerosene or turpentine, or methylated spirits, rather 
than malathion or DDT, it is best to avoid smoking cigarettes, or 
playing with maches, whilst administering the kerosene or turpentine or 
methylated spirits, or, waiting for the kerosene or turpentine or 
methylated spirits to do its work.

..
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
(UTC+0800)
..............