linux2satellite

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| LINUX 2 LAPTOP |

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Installing ubuntu 9.10 (or Fedora Core 12) on a Toshiba Satellite

T135D-S1325RD laptop from a bootable USB stick.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

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Ram : 4GB

HDD : 320GB

O/S : Windows 7

USB : USB-stick (8GB).

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AIM:

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I wanted a laptop with 2 partitions running windows on one and linux on

the other.

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METHOD:

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1. Boot into windows.

2. Download ubuntu 9.10 LIVE-CD iso file (or FedoraCore 12 iso if you prefer).

3. Download unetbootin-windows-393.exe.

4. Insert usb stick and backup any data.

5. Run unetbootin-windows-393.exe, point to iso file, and click OK.

6. Restart and go into bios (F2) to switch boot order (usb-stick before HD).

7. Restart with usb stick.

8. Once ubuntu (or FC12) has started click on "Install from desktop".

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Note ... you may need to run gparted in ubuntu from an xterm

if you already did a previous install, or to clean

away any cruft.

Note ... the wireless card driver on the T135D was a bit tricky

to find. Eventually the right bug-thread helped here.

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