[tlinux-users:08471] Update: Ubuntu installed into a Tecra A6

Hello,

 

Today I installed an HP 1220 and an HP 840 Deskjet printer. These printers
are connected to different Windows computers in the office network. The
Ubuntu system is very user-friendly.

 

As for the online banking experience, I understand these are more software
than hardware related experiences. Still, I'm pleased to inform you that in
two out of three sites, I could view and print my online banking operations.

 

As for the hibernate experience, I have to clarify, my Tecra A6 comes with
an Intel 945 graphics system.

 

I still have to check:

- my Lexmark multifunction printer.

- Palm synchronization.

- SD card recognition.

- Fingerprint reader.

 

Warmest greetings from Peru,

 

Oswaldo Bellido

 

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De: Oswaldo Bellido [mailto:[email protected]] 
Enviado el: Domingo, 03 de Junio de 2007 05:26 p.m.
Para: [email protected]
Asunto: [tlinux-users:08466] Ubuntu installed into a Tecra A6

 

Hello,
 
My name is Oswaldo, I'm writing from Peru, and I just wanted to tell you
that I just installed Ubuntu Linux 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) along with Windows XP
Pro, into my Toshiba Tecra A6 (SP3032).
 
At first, I had a problem because the installer wouldn't let me shrink the
Windows partition. That was because I had a window open into my Windows
files. I just closed it, restarted the Live CD, and then I could resize the
Windows part of my hard disk. I took 20 GB aside for Ubuntu, keeping 60 GB
for Windows and files.
 
Then, I went to the Ubuntu page regarding multimedia content and it took me
about half an hour to get it playing my MP3 files. Also, I had to follow the
instructions in the Mediabuntu page to add DVD support. It just works! I'll
be glad to enter into more detail, if needed.
 
Of course, I had to do nothing to get to read my network files.... Samba is
active by default. I still need to run Windows because I have to run certain
engineering programs. But for home use, Ubuntu is great!
 
So far, I've found out it can handle resume and hibernate modes, and  later
I'll see about Palm synchro, SD cards, online banking (with Firefox),
printing (I have a Lexmark multifunction printer - wish me luck), and the
fingerprint reader.
 
Does anyone here have experience with those?
 
 
Warmest greetings from Peru,
 
 
Oswaldo Bellido