Ubuntu 7.10 Offering - Technical Details

DaleEMoore — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:38:19 GMT

How do I report LinDVD bugs?

I muted LinDVD (from the GUI) and when I un-muted LinDVD the sound stayed gone. The System Tray sound was still muted after I un-muted LinDVD.

I keyboard 'F' fast forward then SPACE to play and the System Tray sound was MUTEd.

Where should these bugs be posted?

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Marc K — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:41:38 GMT

Why all this fuss about LinDVD, of all things? I hate proprietary media players, especially on Linux... I'm glad I'm not subject to the DMCA directly in the UK, because how can someone ever be sued for simply watching a DVD that he or she paid for??? Argh.

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Tov Are Jacobsen — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:00:21 GMT

Is the ubuntu linux dell's configured in a special way, or can I roll my own Ubuntu dell by downloading the ISO and purchasing an XPS laptop from the Norwegian Dell site?

Could anyone comment on this?

Thanks.

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Ed G — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:33:53 GMT

I bought my Dell Inspiron 1420 two month before LinDVD was even an option. I was waiting to try and get it "right after the holidays." Now the holidays are a distant memory.

Since then I have emailed 2 times and called twice, and I get no who even knows of LinDVD that cam.

I want my LinDVD please.

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mgt — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:24:08 GMT

I ordered the m1330 a few days ago with the ubuntu install and after browsing around the site noticed the native dvd playback which after a little searching led me here. Anyways the native dvd playback was a nice surprise for a change as i was wondering if there ever would be a legal dvd playback solution for linux.

After reading the blog though I have one question about the backup image that's located on the desktop and that is will the linDVD software be on that or is it exactly the same as the images hosted online with no linDVD?

I usually run linux anyways but in all my tweaking and playing around I do end up reinstalling quite a bit and if I have paid for the software package I would like to be able to back it up also.

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LooseParts — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:52:04 GMT

After the watching the 'OrderStatus' page for 9 days now I see my m1330n has SHIPPED TODAY !! I am so very glad to learn the restore ISO is on the desktop, because I will probably want to dual-boot this laptop and it will be so convenient to have a disc in my hand when I want to reinstall. Of course the restore partition is helpful to many, but having the disc in my hand allows me many possibilities, and I *do* like to tinker ; - )

Thanks for the informative video - I am so happy Dell has taken this bold move to bring Linux into its product line, we've been hoping for something like this for years and the stars have lined up nicely to make our dreams come true. Thank you Dell, and thank you Mr. Michael Dell for your vision and courage. Off to the Wiki...

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tyja — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:09:06 GMT

i want a laptop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Don Hardaway — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:21:02 GMT

I have a question for John Hull----We are considering installing Ubuntu on a number of our desktop dell computers that are from 1 to 3 years old for staff positions. I will be using Ubuntu Live CD to test to see if Ubuntu has the right software for those particular Dell Desktops. Is there some way that Dell could provide a list of what Models have compatible internals with Ubuntu and any work around info. I think there is a big market in retrofitting Ubuntu to existing Dell hardware---aside from new PCs preloaded.

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Chris — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:20:40 GMT

This entry is just an error correction. I think I posted the last message with the wrong e-mail address.

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Chris — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:17:43 GMT

I am ready to buy a new laptop and I desperately want my purchase to be a Dell Ubuntu machine so you know there really is a customer-base out here. I am even ready to spec out a high-end ($$$) system. The Inspiron 1420n doesn't suit my size/resolution needs, but the Latitude D830n does.

My first question is, would my purchase of a FreeDOS n-series notebook have the same impact in your Linux sales statistics as an Ubuntu purchase? If not, I am serious enough about wanting my purchase to "make a statement" that I'd be willing to wait for the next hardware release (soon? XPS M1530 perhaps?).

My second question is, would Dell sell me a copy of LinDVD once it is made available a la cart to the early Ubuntu purchasers? I would hate to be left out just because I chose the higher-end FreeDOS, non-Ubuntu system.

My third question is why doesn't' the configuration wizard recommend one of the 1720 printers? You indicate there is some sort of new hardware support for them, yet readers of this blog might be the only ones who would know.

I realize you can't please everyone, especially not this early on in the process, so thanks for offering the Linux choices you do.