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| Alex (presoblu) wrote Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share | #1220 |
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(Get the code!)
see my point? there are a lot of different "samsung N150" ont the market:
http://
ok, maybe many of those are similar (netbook differ each one lesser than
notebook), but..
On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 3:57 AM, IDWMaster <email address hidden>wrote:
> My Samsung N150 works perfectly with Ubuntu (installed 10.04 and upgraded
> to
> 10.10 by modifying sources.list). I installed the Desktop x64 edition off
> of a USB flash drive and once installed; the wireless card started working
> immediately, and I was able to connect to my wireless network without
> installing any drivers, and it even had the drivers for the Intel graphics
> chip; so Compiz worked right out of the box as well. There are many
> netbooks
> and laptops which work flawlessly (or almost) with Ubuntu. There is even a
> nice page on Ubuntu's wiki that has a list of compatible devices and
> computers, as well as a list of known issues with various devices at
> https:/
>
> However; note that a lot of the laptop tests are out of date.
> There's a good page on netbook compatibility at
> https:/
> should help some people find compatible PCs.
>
> -------
> From: "Alex" <email address hidden>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 7:02 AM
> To: <email address hidden>
> Subject: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share
>
> > I had to buy a notebook with just one requirement: a flawless ubuntu
> > compatibility. I live in Italy, and 6 years after the filing of this
> > bug, I haven't found a way to match my requirement.
> >
> > I googled everything, visited linlap, asked to the community and chats.
> > No way. Every single notebook I can find in the shops has its own
> > specifics: for instance my Dell Studio 15 can be different from your
> > Dell Studio 15 (video, wireless, webcam).
> >
> > When I read on the internet a review that says "i just installed Lucid
> > on this notebook model no. xxxxx and everything went perfectly", you can
> > be sure that that notebook isn't on the market anymore.
> >
> > Why Canonical can't apply some sticker "tested with Ubuntu 10.04" on
> > compatible systems? Or distribute its own assembled computers,
> > compatibility granted? Or reach an agreement with a brand to sell
> > worldwide a compatible model? Or host on its site a list of all the
> > computers out there (at least those who agree to be tested)?
> >
> > I think that we are focus on minor bugs, losing attention on the #1.
> >
> > I bought a Dell, and have my finger crossed for the day I will try
> > Ubuntu on it: I consider this one as a great defeating, 6 years after
> > the filing of this bug.
> >
> > --
> > Microsoft has a majority market share
> > https:/
> > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> > of the bug.
> >
> > Status in Club Distro: Invalid
> > Status in Computer Science Ubuntu: Invalid
> > Status in EasyPeasy Overview: Invalid
> > Status in Ichthux - Linux for Christians: Invalid
> > Status in JAK LINUX: Invalid
> > Status in The OpenOffice.org Suite: Invalid
> > Status in Tabuntu: Invalid
> > Status in A simple player to online TV streaming: Invalid
> > Status in Tv-Player: New
> > Status in Ubuntu: In Progress
> > Status in “ubuntu-express” package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> > Status in The Jaunty Jackalope: Invalid
> > Status in “ubuntu-express” source package in Jaunty: In Progress
> > Status in Baltix GNU/Linux: Invalid
> > Status in “linux” package in Debian: Confirmed
> > Status in Fluxbuntu: The Lightweight, Productive, Agile OS: Confirmed
> > Status in openSUSE: New
> > Status in Tilix Linux: New
> >
> > Bug description:
> > Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
> > This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.
> >
> > Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry,
> > restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and
> > limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full
> potential,
> > globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry.
> >
> > Steps to repeat:
> >
> > 1. Visit a local PC store.
> >
> > What happens:
> > 2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software
> > pre-installed.
> > 3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed.
> >
> > What should happen:
> > 1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like
> > Ubuntu.
> > 2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and
> > benefits would be apparent and known by all.
> > 3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes.
> >
> >
> >
> > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to:
> > https:/
> >
>
> --
> Microsoft has a majority market share
> https:/
> You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> of the bug.
>
> Status in Club Distro: Invalid
> Status in Computer Science Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in EasyPeasy Overview: Invalid
> Status in Ichthux - Linux for Christians: Invalid
> Status in JAK LINUX: Invalid
> Status in The OpenOffice.org Suite: Invalid
> Status in Tabuntu: Invalid
> Status in A simple player to online TV streaming: Invalid
> Status in Tv-Player: New
> Status in Ubuntu: In Progress
> Status in “ubuntu-express” package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in The Jaunty Jackalope: Invalid
> Status in “ubuntu-express” source package in Jaunty: In Progress
> Status in Baltix GNU/Linux: Invalid
> Status in “linux” package in Debian: Confirmed
> Status in Fluxbuntu: The Lightweight, Productive, Agile OS: Confirmed
> Status in openSUSE: New
> Status in Tilix Linux: New
>
> Bug description:
> Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
> This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.
>
> Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry,
> restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and
> limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full potential,
> globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry.
>
> Steps to repeat:
>
> 1. Visit a local PC store.
>
> What happens:
> 2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software
> pre-installed.
> 3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed.
>
> What should happen:
> 1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like
> Ubuntu.
> 2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and
> benefits would be apparent and known by all.
> 3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes.
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this bug, go to:
> https:/
>