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I have to preface this with I did not write the following it is just a mirror of http://fp.ath.cx/nc8430-linux-howto.html, but I found it so useful that I needed to post running the hp nc8430 under linux using ubuntu 7.04 (feisty fawn) hp nc8430 The hp nc8430 is a powerful notebook for the business user with a lot of hardware and gadgets. This guide aims to help users who want to run Linux on this hardware while achieving feature-parity with a comparable setup of competing operating systems. The guide does not only cover the several hardware-components, but also tackels the typical software-functionality an average business-user might need. Additional input welcome at [airflow.2007@gmail.com](mailto:airflow.2007@gmail.com). contents initial install enabling 3d-desktop functionality (with xgl and compiz) wireless lan (802.11b/g) supporting wpa2 enterprise security using 802.1x (peap using ms-chapv2) cisco (compatible) client vpn umts/gprs pcmcia datacard enable laptop mode (for power saving) replacement for microsoft outlook migrating mails from microsoft outlook to evolution signing and encrypting mails using evolution terminal server sessions (rdp, citrix, vnc) creating custom keyboard shortcuts in gnome alternative method of accessing network-shares: fusesmb cosmetic stuff hardware caveats initial install The installation of Linux on this laptop was my first experience with Ubuntu. I used the newest version available, which is 7.04. Just go to http://www.ubuntu.net/, download the ISO and burn it. Important: After choosing the “Desktop Edition”, be sure to checkbox to indicate you want the alternate desktop CD. The reason for that is a bug which exists in the installer, which prevents the right drivers for the ATI-graphics-adapter from being loaded. With the alternate image you’ll install using a text-mode installer, and afterwards you’ll have to install the necessary drivers by using the instructions below. ...

I don’t usually like to post about when one of my predictions come true, butt… Many people told me I was flat out wrong about the support differences between Ubuntu and Vista and there is really a “Microsoft Tax”. However just as I told everybody the Dell/Ubuntu joint venture all seems to be a PR stunt backed up by this Digg Link.

You’ll see many posts out on the web talking about what a great thing it is that Dell is offering a Free OS on their hardware. And many stories talking about the Windows Tax. I was very disappointed to see the superficial overview that Jeff Atwood on his website, he has always done very in depth reviews in the past, however he slipped this time: Whether you’re a fan of the latest open source operating systems, or just a fan of plain old-fashioned consumer choice, the end of the Microsoft tax is a win for customers. I was a little worried that Dell would charge extra for the privilege, but it looks like they played fair and square: ...