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willpower · 03-01-2009, 09:48 AM

Is there a Linux Distro (besides the SLED 10 adapted for the Mini 2133) that works more or less out of the box with the Mini 2133?

I'm about to install Linux on a new partition om my computer, and I don't mind adding packages for Chrome9 or WiFi after the installation is complete, but as far as I can see there's a lot that needs to be done to activate graphics and other hardware. And it needs dull manual reconfiguration of setup files.

Is there a major difference between Ubuntu 8.10, Open SUSE 11.1, Fedora 10, Mandriva 2009 and Debian 5.0 in terms of Mini 2133 compatibility?

jakubd · 03-01-2009, 10:50 AM

It seems, that ubuntu (with some small tweaking) should work for you - read this thread: http://www.hp2133guide.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1089

willpower · 03-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Thank you jakubd!

According to a post in the thread you pointed to, Fedora 10 will also work pretty much out of the box. At least if you follow the instructions on http://hp2133.umsw.de/ and install from external DVD (which happens to be my preferred solution).

Thanx again!

willpower · 03-02-2009, 09:39 AM

Is jakubd the only one who has an opinion on what Linux distro is best for the 2133??

SonicQt · 03-02-2009, 10:48 AM

If you want a distro that works more or less out of the box I would stick with Ubuntu 8.10.
Check out my guide on how to install.

mardibloke · 03-02-2009, 11:20 AM

another vote for Ubuntu 8.10, tried a couple of others, settled on Ubuntu as everything just works, with little hassle.

Who · 03-02-2009, 01:18 PM

I would recommend Xubuntu. Has all the advantages of Ubuntu wrt hardware support, etc, but is snappier on the hardware

You will still need to follow https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133 and https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestin...splayConfig810

PSY0NIC · 03-02-2009, 05:33 PM

FreeBSD 7.1-RELEASE (Kind of on your own here. Hasn't been done much)
Fedora 10 http://hp2133.umsw.de/
Ubuntu 8.10 http://www.hp2133guide.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1136 (I generally follow Luvit's line of install options however his links are all borked)

I've had all working on it. I generally settle back on Ubuntu because the others take more work to get everything running and Ubuntu 8.10 everything "just works" out of the box. A few tweaks need to be done if you want Via Chrome and 3D and compiz working but other then that, it's a great drop in replacement for any OS.

fauxpas · 03-02-2009, 05:37 PM

http://distrowatch.com/

Has rankings and reviews...

mikez · 03-02-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSY0NIC

I generally follow Luvit's line of install options however his links are all borked.

Not sure what is happening with that - -
hp-umpc.com/luvit
is alive and well still, but he evidently hasn't had time to move anything onto it.
(The one file that might show up is just a test file of mine from another system - not his.)

The chat-server is still alive and well also:
hp2133@conference.jabber.hp-umpc.com
Any jabber client can connect, it is a public conference room.

03-01-2009, 09:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
willpower Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 56	How to choose Linux distro? Is there a Linux Distro (besides the SLED 10 adapted for the Mini 2133) that works more or less out of the box with the Mini 2133? I'm about to install Linux on a new partition om my computer, and I don't mind adding packages for Chrome9 or WiFi after the installation is complete, but as far as I can see there's a lot that needs to be done to activate graphics and other hardware. And it needs dull manual reconfiguration of setup files. Is there a major difference between Ubuntu 8.10, Open SUSE 11.1, Fedora 10, Mandriva 2009 and Debian 5.0 in terms of Mini 2133 compatibility?

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willpower Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 56	And Fedora 10, perhaps? Thank you jakubd! According to a post in the thread you pointed to, Fedora 10 will also work pretty much out of the box. At least if you follow the instructions on http://hp2133.umsw.de/ and install from external DVD (which happens to be my preferred solution). Thanx again!

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willpower Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 56	Other opinions? Is jakubd the only one who has an opinion on what Linux distro is best for the 2133??

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03-01-2009, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
jakubd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 167	It seems, that ubuntu (with some small tweaking) should work for you - read this thread: http://www.hp2133guide.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1089

03-02-2009, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
SonicQt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 32	If you want a distro that works more or less out of the box I would stick with Ubuntu 8.10. Check out my guide on how to install.

03-02-2009, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
mardibloke Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 25	another vote for Ubuntu 8.10, tried a couple of others, settled on Ubuntu as everything just works, with little hassle.

03-02-2009, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Who Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 111	I would recommend Xubuntu. Has all the advantages of Ubuntu wrt hardware support, etc, but is snappier on the hardware You will still need to follow https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133 and https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestin...splayConfig810

03-02-2009, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
PSY0NIC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12	FreeBSD 7.1-RELEASE (Kind of on your own here. Hasn't been done much) Fedora 10 http://hp2133.umsw.de/ Ubuntu 8.10 http://www.hp2133guide.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1136 (I generally follow Luvit's line of install options however his links are all borked) I've had all working on it. I generally settle back on Ubuntu because the others take more work to get everything running and Ubuntu 8.10 everything "just works" out of the box. A few tweaks need to be done if you want Via Chrome and 3D and compiz working but other then that, it's a great drop in replacement for any OS.

03-02-2009, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
fauxpas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 220	http://distrowatch.com/ Has rankings and reviews...