[QUOTE=waxrock;33857052]I'm not using a netbook though...[/QUOTE]
Then what are you using? I heard UNE has battery life improvements.
[QUOTE=ripple3000;33857085]Then what are you using? I heard UNE has battery life improvements.[/QUOTE]
It's a 13.3" ASUS notebook (U35JC). The processor isn't ULV.
[QUOTE=waxrock;33857109]It's a 13.3" ASUS notebook (U35JC). The processor isn't ULV.[/QUOTE]
13.3 is usually considered netbook.
[QUOTE=ripple3000;33857124]13.3 is usually considered netbook.[/QUOTE]
Netbooks are 5-12" with ULV processors...
[QUOTE=waxrock;33857140]Netbooks are 5-12" with ULV processors...[/QUOTE]
Whatever, have you tried it? Its not like its bound to ULV CPU's.
It works wonderfully on my Acer Aspire AOD257-1692
[QUOTE=ripple3000;33857147]Whatever, have you tried it? Its not like its bound to ULV CPU's.[/QUOTE]
I haven't, but from what I've gathered it has little impact on battery life compared to full-fledged ubuntu.
[QUOTE=waxrock;33857174]I haven't, but from what I've gathered it has little impact on battery life compared to full-fledged ubuntu.[/QUOTE]
Strange.. I get about the same battery life compared to Win7 on this, just putting it out there.
[QUOTE=ripple3000;33857177]Strange.. I get about the same battery life compared to Win7 on this, just putting it out there.[/QUOTE]
Oh, and isn't the netbook edition now merged with the regular desktop edition? So essentially I'm already using the netbook edition? I'm just looking all over the place and I haven't read a single thing on how they reduced power usage, just stuff on how they make it easier to use on netbook-size screens.
[QUOTE=waxrock;33857225]Oh, and isn't the netbook edition now merged with the regular desktop edition? So essentially I'm already using the netbook edition? I'm just looking all over the place and I haven't read a single thing on how they reduced power usage, just stuff on how they make it easier to use on netbook-size screens.[/QUOTE]
Dont know, just suggesting it as I have no power issues and am using UNE. No need to get into a argument about it just because you disagree.
I'm not getting into an argument... I'm just stating my findings on your advice.
The only disagreement between us is about what defines a netbook, even though I already know my laptop is not a netbook or else the label all over the product pages would say "netbook" as opposed to "laptop". That and the price, and usability. And I'm getting off topic.
So yeah. Any way to get Ubuntu (or any other beginner distro) to use as little power as Windows 7? All evidence on google is pointing toward "no" from what I can tell.
[editline]23rd December 2011[/editline]
Almost forgot: I've tried using powertop, but I'm not even sure if I'm using it correctly. I switched all the toggleables and the battery drain stays the same.
Probably just me then, I don't notice a difference.
The netbook edition was just a UI that fit better on small screens.
It didn't have longer battery life. All that power management stuff is built into the Linux kernel. All distros should get roughly the same battery life (depending on kernel version).
Unity sucks.
That will be all
[QUOTE=SSBMX;33859700]Unity sucks.
That will be all[/QUOTE]
It's whatevers for me. I can switch out of it whenever I want to anyway.
So I take it no one knows how to solve my problem?
[QUOTE=waxrock;33866734]It's whatevers for me. I can switch out of it whenever I want to anyway.
So I take it no one knows how to solve my problem?[/QUOTE]
Power has always been a problem on Linux, but you could [url=http://goo.gl/swbTr]try this out[/url]. It might help.
I just installed Ubuntu on my laptop, what should I know?
How to use bash, and know your way around your window manager.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;33869077]I just installed Ubuntu on my laptop, what should I know?[/QUOTE]
Does anyone know how to get middle mouse click scroll to work on browsers? I'm new to linux and on windows if you were to click your scroll wheel you were able to move your mouse and it would scroll. I've grown quite fond of this little feature and want to be able to use it in linux
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;33869077]I just installed Ubuntu on my laptop, what should I know?[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/threads/862798[/url]
This thread contains a load of information that should be useful.
[editline]24th December 2011[/editline]
Also, from that same thread:
[url]http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm[/url]
[url]http://linuxologist.com/1general/9-linux-myth-debunked/[/url]
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;33869077]I just installed Ubuntu on my laptop, what should I know?[/QUOTE]
You're using Linux now, so forget everything you thought you knew about systems. Linux is magical!
I decided I didn't want to constantly battle to use any programs I know how to use, so I switched back to Windows. However, being fair, after you get past the abysmal download speed that came with it for some reason, and the fact that wine doesn't seem to work with anything worth using, it seems to be a neat OS that I'll probably try again later.
I would suggest that you install linux in a virtual machine. This way, you can run it in a controlled environment and you'll always have windows to fall back on.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;33875999]wine doesn't seem to work with anything worth using[/QUOTE]
...Wait, what? I have yet to run into an application that doesn't work with Wine. You probably didn't install <insert required component here> which could most likely easily be done by using winetricks.
[QUOTE=esalaka;33876647]...Wait, what? I have yet to run into an application that doesn't work with Wine. You probably didn't install <insert required component here> which could most likely easily be done by using winetricks.[/QUOTE]
The point is to do it without winetricks though, but it is a great helper.
Be aware that you loose any bug reporting rights by using winetricks.
I'm not sure where to post this question, so bear with me. I bought an ASUS gaming laptop from Best Buy a while back and want install Linux (Mint, Arch, or Kubuntu) and I was wondering if anyone would happen to know if that would void the warranty (extended as well). I know that some BB are EXTREMELY anti Linux, but ASUS for the most part is Linux friendly. Any advice or input would be welcomed. Thanks!
[QUOTE=grimshaw;33878007]I'm not sure where to post this question, so bear with me. I bought an ASUS gaming laptop from Best Buy a while back and want install Linux (Mint, Arch, or Kubuntu) and I was wondering if anyone would happen to know if that would void the warranty (extended as well). I know that some BB are EXTREMELY anti Linux, but ASUS for the most part is Linux friendly. Any advice or input would be welcomed. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Installing an OS should never void a warranty, it covers hardware.
[QUOTE=grimshaw;33878007]I'm not sure where to post this question, so bear with me. I bought an ASUS gaming laptop from Best Buy a while back and want install Linux (Mint, Arch, or Kubuntu) and I was wondering if anyone would happen to know if that would void the warranty (extended as well). I know that some BB are EXTREMELY anti Linux, but ASUS for the most part is Linux friendly. Any advice or input would be welcomed. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Hahaha, how would installing Linux void your hardware warranty. You have to wipe your harddrive before sending it in anyways.
Hi, I wanted to install ubuntu for my laptop as dual boot.
I have dv6-6117dx
[url]http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03068253&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5177781[/url]
I can't seem to install it. When it's installing, the screen goes blank and it looks like nothing is happening.
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