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Which one 2 choose???

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latino_ansari
latino_ansari Original post #1
Feb 26, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Hey i am newbie to linux and wondering which distro to install...

Ubuntu or Opensuse 10.3 or Linspire or linux mint

Ubuntu is not possible as it's installation is not starting on my Hp Pavilion DV6501au laptop...

Please suggest me one which is easy for newbie...
Dark Star
Dark Star #2
Feb 26, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Ubuntu or Kubuntu if that doesn't work for you get fedora :)
Ubuntu is not possible as it's installation is not starting on my Hp Pavilion DV6501au laptop...
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Try booting the CD in Safe Mode if that doesn't work boot by pressing F6 ;)
mehaman
mehaman #3
Feb 26, 2008 at 12:44 PM
@ansari:u should get "Ubuntu alternate cd" yes, "alternate cd" for installation,NOT normal cd. :)
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FilledVoid #4
Feb 26, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Ubuntu is not possible as it's installation is not starting on my Hp Pavilion DV6501au laptop...
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Or refer to the use of switches like noacpi nolapic noapci .