Did you bother to check which systems are certified first?
http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/

Think of your experiences in the Windows world. You likely have used
hardware that is stickered "Windows Ready", "Works with Windows" etc.

The Ubuntu world is no different, and Ubuntu does NOT work on
everything. Please reset expectations accordingly.

More here if you are interested:
http://randall.executiv.es/uwoe3


On 10-10-20 11:21 AM, Setve Gentilly wrote:
> Hi again,
>
> Let me explain it another way so that you may have a better idea of what I
> am trying to explain here.
>
> I only buy products from some of the following manufactures; XFX, EVGA,
> Asus, Cooler Master, OCZ, Westen Digital, Silverstone, Corsair, Samsung,
> etc., etc., etc.
> When I get a new system (which I get regularly) after it is assembled it
> take me 1 to 1.5 hours to install Windows, the drivers and the necessary
> software to get it to function at 100% efficiency.  I don't have the time to
> fart around and mess with Operating systems and drivers that don't even run
> on a double click from the mouse, nor do I have the time to learn a new
> programing language (although I do know a few), no thank you.
> Let me give you an example, I installed Ubuntu 10.10RC on an AMD machine
> with an Asus board and an XFX HD 5770.  When it came time to install the ATI
> drivers from ATI, I ran the package and it said nothing to me so I rebooted
> and guess what, it was not installed. So I then proceeded to install the
> third party drivers that Ubuntu suggested.  Well, what a great performing
> card........ It gave 50GFLOPS instead of the 1400GFLOPS Windows gives me.
> I don't have time to fart around for days or weeks to get the machine
> working 100%.
>
> When Ubuntu is as easy to install as Windows, then I will have another look
> at it.
> Not till then.......
>
> Regards,
> Gentilli.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:23 PM, houstonbofh <email address hidden>
> wrote:
>
>> On 10/20/2010 12:58 PM, Setve Gentilly wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I have 4 computers that I cannot even install Ubuntu on because Ubuntu
>> does
>>> not have the necessary drivers.
>>> There are another 2 that I can install Ubuntu on but because the video
>>> drivers are not very good they do not function at full capacity and my
>>> add-in cards don't have drivers for Ubuntu.
>>> My systems are high-end machines, not your stock stuff that Ubuntu works
>> on.
>>> So you see until Ubuntu makes drivers for all these wonderful add-in
>> cards
>>> and proper video drivers Ubuntu will not exist in my house.
>> I don't believe you.  I have high end machines too...  They all work.
>> (About 25)  Some took some effort, but only a few systems with old and
>> cheap stuff.  This is being typed on a Gigabyte X58A-UD3R motherboard
>> with a Inetl Corei7 Quad core, and nVidia GTS250 graphics with 24 gig of
>> ram.  (Work system, so that is why the low end graphics)  Worked out of
>> the box with Lucid.  I believe there is a lot more to your story.  Like
>> perhaps your "high end" stuff is the cheapest Chinese components you can
>> source...  And they don't have drivers?  <shock>  Those can take a bit
>> more effort.  Or perhaps the well known Intel i855 graphics chipset bug?
>>  (Fixed in Maverik, by the way)
>>
>> Only being willing to put an hour into learning a new system is not a
>> bug we can easily patch.
>>
>> But if you want help, go ahead and e-mail me.  I bet I can find drivers
>> for much of your stuff.
>>
>>