[pchelpers] Re: Watchtower On Linux

The computer is a Hewlett Packard Pavilion 708n with a CTX Flat Screen 
Monitor. 512 MB memory
Not sure if it would be worth the effort and cost to bring up Linux. 
Just wanted to try it to see if it would work and of course I was 
interested in the concept of it running Windows programs. Other Linux OS 
that I have installed looked pretty good but essential software was not 
available such as the control program for Ham radio etc.  Of course I 
have never been able to install any Linux system on this Computer.

Cy

Gregory D. Watts wrote:
> Is this a Dell, HP, or Compaq?
> If any of the above the issue is not so much with the OEM as the onboard 
> Video Card.
> We replaced the Video Cards in several systems and got Ubuntu to load 
> but only after we replaced the Video Card.
> Just ensure that the monitor you use to install Ubuntu is the same one 
> you intend to use all the time.
> Linux hates it when you swap monitors, it finds the new monitor but it 
> can be a hair raising event watching it do it.
> Gregory D. Watts
> CompTIA A+ ITPro Member
> Preferred Linux Ubuntu User
> Tasana Computers/931-823-2221
> http://www.tasanacomputers.com
>
>
>   

> Cy Halbach wrote:
>   
>> Greg,
>>     I downloaded xubuntu and tried to boot the CD. It ran multiple 
>> screens for the statement
>> "unknown interrupt"
>> and then just rebooted to windows.
>> I have a DSL Modem which was running and also a backup power source
>> Have not had time to test it yet but will likely be able to get to it 
>> later and try killing some of the stuff attached to the USB hubs.
>>
>> Cy
>>
>>     

>> Gregory D. Watts wrote:
>>     
>>> Cy
>>> In testing Ubuntu failed to install on HP's and Compaq's, and some 
>>> Dell's I am going to assume that that may be the case. On their site is 
>>> a version of Ubuntu that will also support Windows based programs but 
>>> will install on systems such as the above.
>>> Try this version
>>>       
>
>
>   



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