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    Question ubuntu for laptops with win 7?

    I see on the web page for "live cds", they mention " desktop" , are any of these to be used for laptops? or is "desktop" just the name they use?
    win 7 hp, 64 b

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    I use Ubuntu 12.04 LTS for "Desktop" on my Netbook,without issue.The nice thing about a LiveCD is you can try it and check for compatibility issues before actually installing it.

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    did you download the ubuntu iso and burn it? for your live cd?

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    I actually use a LiveUSB,but the principle is the same.
    http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/...tick-on-ubuntu

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    i haven't bought a stick yet ever, heard the rumor of preloaded malware so i guess a cd or dvd will do\
    tks

    do you use ubuntu or any others?

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    Quote Originally Posted by egdufwollamhsram1851 View Post

    i haven't bought a stick yet ever, heard the rumor of preloaded malware
    To make sure there is nothing on the USB stick, do a Full format on it.


    Quote Originally Posted by egdufwollamhsram1851 View Post

    so i guess a cd or dvd will do\
    Tip: CD/DVDs are going the way of the floppy.


    Quote Originally Posted by egdufwollamhsram1851 View Post

    do you use ubuntu or any others?
    Yes, I use many different flavors of Unix. (Unix, Linux, AiIX, et al.).

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    if the dvds are going when will the drives disappear to play the library, or is it blue ray the next step ?

    tks for the info

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    A lot of the newer laptops do not come with an optical drive CD or DVD.

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    Because the world is going streaming.

    Neither Windows 8 nor RT support DVD movie playback.

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    Unless i misunderstand, win 8 pro does but not win 8?

    Am i missing something?
    tks

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    Quote Originally Posted by egdufwollamhsram1851 View Post
    Unless i misunderstand, win 8 pro does but not win 8?

    Am i missing something?
    tks
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...-playback-help

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    yup i was misinformed, somebody i called on a lap top pricing, said win pro, guess they missed one item?
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