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cos
26-08-2009, 11:29 AM
I know that there are a lot of people here who have an interest in Linux and take the time to test compatibility of particular Novatech machines with different Linux distros. I think we all realise that with Novatech offering the option to get no OS installed, it's automatically the first choice for Linux users looking to buy new laptops in the UK.

However, I'm now looking to get a new laptop, and there's no easy way to find out which novatech products work with Linux and which ones don't, because the information is scattered all over these forums.

I discovered there's a neat site here: http://www.ubuntuhcl.org/ , put up by the Ubuntu people, with a Hardware Compatibility List that anyone can edit. Novatech is already listed, but has no products under its name, which is a shame.

As soon as I get my new laptop, I'll be adding a new entry, and I'll be really happy to see more people contribute. In fact, it'd be awesome if Novatech took the time to help out -- after all, this can only help the business out!

Cheers,
Cos

candtalan
29-08-2009, 06:46 PM
Thanks, a really good idea.

As you say it is difficult to know what machines play nice with (linux). A couple of friends wanted me to point them to a Ubuntu laptop in which everything worked. I could not consider Novatech because for exampole I coul dnot be sure that the say webcam or sound or whatever, would work. I took them to an online emporium offering ubuntu preloaded.

However, my first look was to Novatech, but no specific information.

I would have been quite happy to try ubuntu in one of the Novatech showrooms, using only an official, Novatech (Ubuntu) CD...............

system7
29-08-2009, 07:11 PM
FWIW, Mike got Ubuntu working on the new X60MV:

http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11863&highlight=Ubuntu

edwinxp cracked the notoriously tricky SIS based E15 Axses finally too:

http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5166&page=2

Oh well, that's two...lol

Mike
30-08-2009, 01:35 PM
.....edwinxp cracked the notoriously tricky SIS based E15 Axses finally too:

http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5166&page=2

...

That works for the old SIS based X15 as well (same chassis, different CPU/RAM). Not to be confused with the X15GS though.