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Warpy

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9. Go to a book store and get "Ubuntu for Dummies"

Sun Oct 14, 2012, 05:00 PM

Oct 2012

It comes with a fairly recent Ubuntu build on a CD. Just slap that puppy in the tray and use it to boot the machine up. Then sit with the book in your lap and figure out what it can do.

Ubuntu is very user friendly. It was easier to cope with going from XP than it was going to Win 7.

My own roadblock with Ubuntu came with my rotten ass wireless system. When it dies, I'm going to a competitor that will work with Ubuntu.

ETA: I agree with everybody else who said open it up and blow the dust out of there and see if that helps. It could also be the power supply, but my first guess is dust.

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Concerned that my laptop is screwed. [View all] Pool Hall Ace Sep 2012 OP

If you want to give Linux a try... ChromeFoundry Sep 2012 #1

I just tried Ubuntu from a usb drive Mnpaul Sep 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Mnpaul Sep 2012 #3

My first suspect would be the hard drive. RC Sep 2012 #4

Oh, I've had that problem before Pool Hall Ace Sep 2012 #6

MSE is actually very good. sir pball Sep 2012 #5

Just to follow up on what MnPaul said gvstn Oct 2012 #7

I would not reinstall Vista AgingAmerican Oct 2012 #8

Go to a book store and get "Ubuntu for Dummies" Warpy Oct 2012 #9

I have no problem with blowing the dust out. That being said . . . Pool Hall Ace Oct 2012 #10