[ubuntu-za] New Ubuntu laptop in SA

[Paolo Gigante]

+1 to Derek

Personally I have been through 3 Dell Ultrabooks (I always found a way to
get a new one when the company got upgrades). I never booted into Windows
on any of them, Straight to a prepared Ubuntu USB installer. Usually took
me about an hour to get completely up and running which included installing
my preferred apps and configs. The only issue I remember having was on one
of the models (I think the e7470) didnt use a synaptics touchpad and I had
issues with advanced options. It worked fine, just couldn't adjust some of
the scrolling options.

On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 4:26 PM Derek Stafford <staffordmd at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Leon,
> I use a Proline i7 which came with Windows 7. I installed Ubuntu alongside
> Windows (All easily done with the Ubuntu install CD or downloaded Ubuntu
> iso) and have kept both operating systems up-to-date with online upgrades.
> We converted my wife's Lenovo from Windows to Ubuntu and she hasn't used
> Windows for about 5 years (she finds Ubuntu easier to use and maintain).
>
> My point is that finding a laptop with Ubuntu pre-loaded will limit your
> options while installing Ubuntu on any laptop is very easy.
>
> Kind regards
> Derek
>
>
> On 13/09/2018 13:04, dave.apter at gmail.com wrote:
>
> I have used a Dell xps (i5) with UBUNTU for some years, no problems. Great
> machine! Used the Win7 license that came pre-installed for a windows VM.
>
> Sent from my Huawei Mobile
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [ubuntu-za] New Ubuntu laptop in SA
> From: "Leon G. Marincowitz"
> To: Ubuntu Community Lists
> CC:
>
>
> Hi All
>
> My laptop this week took a walk with a thief.
>
> So I need to replace my laptop and would like to support Ubuntu.
>
> Not being a techie who has the time to actually build my own laptop, does
> anyone have advice on how and where to replace a decent quality laptop but
> with Ubuntu pre-installed?
>
> I've used System 76 before and was very happy. Any and all advice would be
> appreciated?
>
> Regards
> Leon
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