Difference: UbuntuInstallationNotes (11 vs. 12)

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A bunch of folks from TecsChange are experimenting with the process of installing Ubuntu on a variety of laptops. Here are some notes from the process.
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  If you want to upgrade a 5.10 installation to 6.06 using a CD you need to use the "alternate" install disc. The "live" install disc won't work. Otherwise you'll need to use the network, which can take many hours on a slow connection.
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For old/slow machines it's probably a good idea to disable the screensaver, or at least change it to "Blank Screen Only". Some of the X screensavers use huge quantities of CPU. (System->Preferences->Screensaver)
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For old/slow machines it's probably a good idea to disable the screensaver, or at least change it to "Blank Screen Only". Some of the X screensavers use huge quantities of CPU. ( System->Preferences->Screensaver )
 
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Don't forget to install languages (System->Administration->Language Support)
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Don't forget to install languages ( System->Administration->Language Support )
  If you want to install the proprietary Flash plugin you'll need to enable the multiverse repository and install flashplugin-nonfree.
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