Ubuntu 5.10 on 5672

[KinzaKracker]

any body try to run ubuntu on there 5672??? i get it running and X graphics cannot load, and i just start going downhill from there? anybody had a successful installation and boot?

[techno3]

In scouring the web for a software fan for the 5672, I found active ubuntu 5672 users here:

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=121125

42 page thread :awdance:

[fjgold1]

You need to try Dapper (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS desktop cd).
After install visit http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Dapper_Installation_Guide

and use method 2 to install ATi proprietary drivers.

Then get easyubuntu http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/ and install all the
codecs etc. to play dvd movies etc.
From personal experience make sure a DVD region is set on your
DVD player or you wont be able to play comercial DVD movies even with the
right plugins. (from the factory no region is set, choose carefully you only have 5 changes available to you). This all should give you a very stable
Ubuntu to work with and grow on. Read the entire thread linked above
GMC (Gord) the original poster and jdong are very helpful and knowledgeable.
You can follow the journey they had from early adoption of 5672
to a stable Dapper Ubuntu install today without experiencing the pitfalls.
All-in-all dapper is an easy install on this machine. It has been invaluable to me.
I have a very stable dual boot of Ubuntu/XP Pro on my 5672.

If you want to dualboot look here
http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/index.htm

I have learned alot about Ubuntu on this setup and offer any help I can be.
I ain't an expert like Gord or jdong. You may PM me.

[KinzaKracker]

i got it all figured out, i think i had a currupt ubuntu disk, and it wasn't dapper it was breezy, i went ahead and got the new dapper version of kabuntu, it's lovely, instantly detected wifi and everything, only trouble was getting the x1600 ati drivers installed, i was expecting bash shell, like most linux distro's and not SuDo......but i'll get it all down. thanks for lookin out though.

[Califer]

if your laptop has a broadcom wifi card, wifi wont work. Yes, Ubuntu can detect your wireless card, but you usually have to go searching for the drivers. With my Ferrari 4002, I just went and installed Ndiswrapper, since its easier to get working.

[KinzaKracker]

not in dapper, it was automatically detected, just had to enter ssid info

[fjgold1]

I think Wi-Fi in the 5672 is provided by Intel (Centrino branding requires it).
It's part of the deal along with the Intel proc and chipset.
The Intel Wi-Fi's been supported since just before Ubuntu final release.
So califer's right about broadcom.