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Faravid
Joined: 06 May 2013
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 Posted: Mon 06 May 2013, 12:57 Post subject:
 Usability report on HP Omnibook Xe3 GC |
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Hi, I ran into Puppy Linux recently and wanted to share how Puppy Linux works for me.
Puppy Linux version: Slacko 5.5
Computer: HP Omnibook Xe3 GC laptop with 512MB SDRAM (max) and 12GB SSD.
Other: Memory expanded with CF reader (PCMCIA), original modem/network card replaced with wireless card and 2 internal antennas, 2 port USB 2.0 PCMCIA card installed.
The report:
Running and installation: Puppy Linux runs fine from a CD and install on the SSD went great. Boots in ~30 seconds or so from the SSD.
Internet: Wireless card was detected and works fine, also Huawei Hilink 3G modem works without even running any configs.
Storage: SSD, CF card and DVD drive all detected and working fine.
Power saving: Does not work until you add ACPI=force line to the boot manager (GRUB).
Sound: Works very well.
Video: Linux's Savage driver sucks in general but works ok in normal usage such as Libreoffice and internet browsing, don't even try flash, also youtube lags like hell, resolution was detected right. DVD playback not tested yet.
Touchpad and keyboard: No issues other than special buttons don't work (sleep, www, email...)
Expansion bays (PCMCIA): Functions perfectly. USB 2.0 and CF card reader installed and works great.
Stability: Great, no hiccups so far.
Conclusion:
If the ACPI support were detected right, Puppy linux Slackware would work pretty much perfectly for computer of this age and specs.
Notes:
Please note that other Linux distros cannot detect the ACPI either, I have tried Lubuntu and Xubuntu before.
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eddydl
Joined: 06 Feb 2017
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Posted: Mon 06 Feb 2017, 04:56 Post subject:
Omnibook ex3 Upgrade Ram and wifi Card
Subject description: Upgrade Ram and wifi Card |
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Hi!
I resurect old post, I would ask you information about the upgrade my very old (very :smileysurprised:) notebook: ram and connection via wifi.
The questions in details is: max ram that I can suitable and which kind card I have to buy to connect it by wifi. For example, I can put two memory bank 512mb until 1gb in total? or max 256 mb for memory bank each?
I found several manual, but I haven't understood very good.
Best regards.
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Burn_IT
Joined: 12 Aug 2006
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Location: Tamworth UK
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Details of your machine would be useful even if just "same as above"
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