How to install Ubuntu - Nixie Pixel

This video is a short beginners guide to installing Ubuntu by Nixie Pixel, who you will see is far from the stereotypical computer geek. This is just one of a number of informative and useful videos that she has put up on YouTube. Nixie also has a YouTube channel dedicated specifically to Linux.

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Acer Aspire 4730z Windows 7 Drivers

MIRROR LINK IS IN UPLOADING PROCESS....

CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Installation utility GM45
Download (direct link)
Download (miror link)

AUDIO:
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version 6.0.1.5904
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

GRAPHIC:
There are  graphic driver which is ATI and Intel.

1. Intel HD Video Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

2. ATI radeon Graphic driver.
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

WIRELESS:
There are  wireless to choose, choose only , if the wireless driver work after windows  installation, no need to install this driver.

Intel
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

Atheros
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

Ralink
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

Broadcom
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

BLUETOOTH:
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (2045 and 2046)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

WEBCAM:
There are  applicable driver here, choose one of them, normally both work but you can try which one  work best with your model

1. Bison Camera driver for 0.3
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

1. Suyin Camera driver for 1.0
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek gigabit Ethernet driver (RTL8111C)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

CARD READER:
Jmicron Card Reader Driver (JMB385)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

MODEM:
LSI Soft Modem
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

TOUCHPAD
Install both touchpad driver.

1. ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

2. Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)

ADDITIONAL INFO:

ATI RADEON HD GRAPHIC DRIVER
-support the following series - 2400 , 2600 3400 3470 3650 4330 4570 4650 4670

INSTALLATION:
you need to extract each downloaded driver, and then run setup file in the extracted folder.

IMAGES:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Processor	Intel® Pentium® dual-core mobile processor T3200 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™2, 3, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Acer InviLink™3 802.11b/g WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology
Operating System	Linux
VGA	14.1″ WXGA high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista 16 ms response time
Memory	Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM support 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules6
Graphics	Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (Intel® GMA 4500M) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1695 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution/refresh rate: 2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz 1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz 1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 960: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 720: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1024 x 768: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 800 x 600: 120/100/85/72/60 Hz MPEG-2/DVD decoding WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies7
Audio	Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone
Storage	One 160 GB or larger hard disk drive8 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital#153; (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO#153; (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Optical Disk Drive	8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive: Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Communication	Acer Video Conference featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology1 WLAN1, 3: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™2 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WLAN1, 3: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval9, Wake-on-Ring ready
Dimensions and weight	340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Power Supply	ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack: Upto 3.0-hour battery life10 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 4.0
I/O Ports	ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Two USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Keyboard	88-/89-/93-key keyboard with inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad pointing device 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth, volume up and down Media keys: Play/pause, stop, previous, next
Software	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity1, eRecovery, eSettings Management) Acer Arcade™ Deluxe1 featuring Cinema, Album, Music, HomeMedia Acer Crystal Eye1 Acer GridVista™ Acer Launch Manager Acer GameZone1 Acer Video Conference Manager1 Adobe® Reader® McAfee® Internet Security Suite NTI Media Maker™ Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
Options and Items	Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive

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DELL Inspiron N4050 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver

FOR Windows XP Driver follow this LINK

LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller, RTL8105E-VB 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)

MEI:
Intel Management Interface
Downlod (Vista, XP and 7)

GRAPHIC/VGA:

1. Ati Radeon HD6470 Driver
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)

2. Ati Radeon HD6450 Driver
Download (vista and windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7)

3. Intel HD Graphic
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7 32-bit)
Download (windows 7 64-bit)

MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download (xp, vista and 7 32-bit) - modem diagnostic tools

APS:
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor:
Download (vista and 7)
Download (xp vista 7and 7 64-bit) - modem diagnostic tools
Download (Windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7-64bit)

BLUETOOTH:
Dell Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download (vista and windows 7)

WIRELESS:
Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card
Download (vista and windows 7)

AUDIO:
IDT High definition Audio Driver
Download (Windows XP Vista and 7)

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DELL Inspiron N4050 Windows XP Driver

Update 1: may 18 2013
Dead link updated, more drivers directly from DELL added.

CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Driver version 9.2.0.1015
Download

MEI
Intel (R) Management Engine Interface
Download

AUDIO:
IDT 92HD87B1 High Definition Audio Driver
Download

GRAPHIC:
Intel HD Graphic Driver
Download

ATI  Radeon HD6470M

This one is a problem where the are no drivers yet compatible with this devices, even after the installation you will get one driver not installed in the device manager. The hardware ID for this model is: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6760&SUBSYS_05031028. As for now, the only best suggestion i can give is using mod tools and i can't confirm it will installed correctly. you can also try for 6970M.

APPLICATION
Dell QuickSet, v.10.09.25, A00
Download

WIRELESS:
DELL (Broadcom) Wireless 1701 802.11b/g/n Driver
Download

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Download

CARD READER:
Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader Driver
Download

MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download

VIDEO
Dell Digital TV Receiver DVBT-01, v.4.2.10.27180, A02
Download

BLUETOOTH:
Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download

EXTRA NOTES:

1. Chipset The driver compatible with both winddows Xp and Windows 7. 

2. Dell QuickSet Application is a hotkey driver software, but this features only applicable for windows vista and windows 7.

ETHERNET INSTALLATION:

If automatic installation stop, or no installation after extracting the file.

1. Download the driver and extract it (using winrar).

2. Remember where you extract it .

3. Click START and select RUN, type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.

4. A device manager  will open, right click on the network marked with yellow and select UPDATE DRIVER.

5. Driver Update wizard will appear, select no if it asked to connect to the internet. NEXT.

6. Select ADVANCE, click browse and browse to the driver folder you extracted earlier and continue with on screen instruction.

(if not working)

7. On step 6 don;t select browse but select the last option "DONT SEARCH, I WILL CHOOSE THE DRIVER TO INSTALL"

8. Select have disk and browse to the folder we extracted earlier. Then select Netrtle.inf, OK and continue with on-screen instruction.

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Compaq Presario F730EE Windows XP Driver

Description:
Please Install according to order:
Before installing the driver i strongly recommend to install the netframework:
Net Framework:
Download

Chipset - From Nvidia
Nvidia nForce 630a - Windows XP/2000
Version: 14.10 Release Date: May 3rd, 2007
Download

Chipset Driver - From HP
 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver (C51/MCP51)
Version 8.61A  60.53MB
Download

Graphic/VGA
nVIDIA GeForce 7000M Video Adapter
NVIDIA 32-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download
NVIDIA 64-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download

Wireless
(2 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification)
Broadcom Wireless Driver (sp37950.exe)
Version 6.20E 6.98MB
Download

Atheros 2011 Wlan Driver for XP, Vista and 7
Version 9.20  89MB
Download

Audio/Sound
Before installing audio driver, you need to install MS-UAA frist and restart.

1. MS UAA(required with a reboot before installing audio):
Download


Then Install the audio
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
Download
 
Install the audio driver and ignore if there is an error.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller".
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp34200 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and

Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.
 
Input
HP Quick Launch Button
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad 
Version:10.0.13.2, 24.26M
Download 


Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card reader Driver:
R5C832/843 RICOH Controller
Download

Lan/Ethernet
Installed with chipset installation.


Modem:
Conextant Modem Driver
Download (sp33742) 
or
Download (sp37817)
(if direct install failed, install using the same method as audio installation)

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Updates

Apologies for not posting anything recently. I have been very busy with the start of the new university year. Since things have calmed down a bit now, I have found time to tidy up the Freeware page on this blog, as well as adding a few Linux applications to the list.

If you would like to share your favourite freeware packages with your fellow readers, feel free to add a comment to this post with a link to the web site for the software.

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LibreOffice 3.4

I have featured OpenOffice.org on this blog a few times in the past. It is a free office suite featuring a word processor, a spreadsheet program, and a presentation maker. Until recently the software was produced by Oracle Corporation, but fears that they would cease to support the project or stop it being open-source resulted in many of the programmers setting up their own project: LibreOffice.



LibreOffice is a fork of OpenOffice.org (now produced by Apache Software Foundation), so users of the latter will make an easy transition to the former. The application names have been carried over: Writer is the word processor; Calc for spreadsheets; Impress for presentations; and so on. Furthermore, the look and feel of the packages has changed little.



Version 3.4 of LibreOffice offers many improvements on version 3.3. There is much better memory management and less of a reliance on Java. Calc is more compatible with Microsoft Excel. But the most improved application is Impress, which flies along compared to the old version.



The continuing development of LibreOffice seems assured, whereas OpenOffice,org appears to be in limbo. For that reason LibreOffice is now my office suite of choice and I would recommend users of OpenOffice.org switch over to its latest version.

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