Some dell mini 9 forums say to hold 0 zero right when you power on to get the boot menu. Im pretty sure theres no driver there already but i might be wrong. Dell s inspiron mini 9 pops official ubuntu starts at. How to install ubuntu from usb official dell tech support. This page details getting debian working on this machine, which comes preloaded with ubuntu. Watch how to install ubuntu from usb and learn the process of how to download the ubuntu iso file using a bootable pen drive. Dell updates chromium os download for mini 9 and mini 10v. The first problem that comes up is trying to log in. Flashing the bios from the solid state drive in ubuntu. The mini 9 was also sold as the dell vostro a90 by the dell small business unit. Dell partners with red hat, suse and canonical, and so most of our efforts are focused on these distributions. From the mac, i am used to using gestures on the touchpad, and i can reveal that it works nearly perfectly under ubuntu 9. There were no ubuntu versions available so i was forced to buy the windows version. The dell inspiron mini 9 also called the inspiron 910, was announced on september 4, 2008, as a netbook set to contend with other lowcost ultraportables such as the asus eee pc and acer aspire one.
Ubuntu on the dell mini 10 1 posted in dell mini 10, ubuntu by mok0 on may 22. Ubunu linux for dell mini9 inspiron 910 dell community. There are a few applications made to work with ubuntu that can manage your ipod, including songbird, gtkpod, amarok, rhythmbox, and. My poor dell mini 9 has had more operating systems installed on it then is probably good for it. I live in austria and dell doesnt sell notebooks with ubuntu in this country. Dell doesnt take its site down when it introduces product unlike some laptop peddlers. From what i hear linux is amazing but ive never used it and have no idea what to do.
If you want to install ubuntu over your entire hard drive, click erase disk and install ubuntu. Lts stands for longterm support which means five years, until april 2023, of free security and maintenance updates, guaranteed. And the mini 9 uses a customized version of ubuntu net remix. Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things. Wifi on my old mini 9 needed the proprietary broadcom driver. Hi, ive noticed that there are two new bios versions for the mini 9 a01 and a02. Ask a question about the mini 9 by registering on launchpad. More and more devices are being added with each release, so. If the export compliance disclaimer window appears, click yes, i accept this agreement. Im running a dell mini 910 inspiron off of a 32gb usb with ubuntu 12. It was running linux instead of windows as the seller stated. Can you download itunes to the ubuntu software dell mini.
The current bios version can be checked by this command from ubuntu. A few weeks ago i won an auction on ebay for a dell mini 9 for 42. How can i get boot menu up to install on mini 9 from flash. The way dell introduced the inspiron mini 9 was pretty inspired, so its almost been depressing watching the steady stream of leaks deflate it into a now familiar device, even though its only. Canonical works closely with dell to certify ubuntu on a range of their hardware. Dell mini 9 ubuntu drivers for windows download create a new user instead of repairing the existing user you can create a fresh new user and then deal with automatic login. Dell s mini 9 community site including user forums like the ubuntu on mini 9 forum. If you own a dell mini 9 or 10v, head on over to the dell ftp server and download a copy of its may th chromium os build. Although the dell website offers three different style options for the xps when it comes to windows, for the ubuntu edition theres only the single style option of. Although last years attempts to install os x failed, new utilities made it easy to turn this dell netbook into a hackintosh.
All the hardware works fine graphic and sound card, webcam, special keys, wifi. Whats the most important is that its price is very competitive and favorable, the ubuntu version. Mark wednesday, 27th may, 2009 friday, 29th may, 2009. Well there you have it, dell just made an advertisement for their mini 9 laptop netbook, all running ubuntu linux on it. Ive read elsewhere that there is a noticeable improvement in bios startup time with a02. The mini 9 began shipping on september 16, 2008, starting at us.
Ubuntu advantage is the professional support package from the experts at canonical. The result, however, is shots like this of early prerelease gear like the inspiron mini 9 netbook as dell. Img file and followed the steps to put in on a bootable usb drive. Wifi driver dell inspiron mini 9 910 laptop download. This site provides information that will be useful regarding your usage of linux on your dell equipment.
Im thinking there might be a thermal issue since it works for several minutes after a. If you want to dual boot install ubuntu alongside other operating systems, read the guide below before you select the something else option. The current bios release date can be obtained by invoking. Finally figured out how to see the kernel log messages. I never even saw the microsoft eula, i immediately installed pclinuxos 2009 tr5. But with the mini 9 we have the possibility the first time. Dell mini 9 bugs reported in launchpad may include some issues not listed in this page, also useful to report new bugs. Installing ubuntu netbook edition on dell mini 9 without a usb key. Enabling wireless on a dell mini 9 running ubuntu 9. Hello i just found out that i can put chrome os on my never used dell mini 9 and became very excited. This guide provides information for dell users to use such files without using windows. Purchase a dell mini 9 a while back with xp on it and was wondering what flavor of linux would work best looking for best linux to install on dell mini 9. At the beginning of your boot, hit f2 to enter bios settings.
I chose to download the mid version of ubuntu which installs lpia architecture packages. Installing ubuntu netbook edition on dell mini 9 without a. I want to buy myself a netbook since dell released insprion mini 9, its an 8. Similar to asus xandros linux and acers linpus linux lite, dell s mini notebook sports a tailored version of ubuntu s netbook remix. Get drivers and downloads for your dell inspiron mini 9 910. Locate the latest bios update file for your computer at support. Download and install the latest drivers, firmware and software. Powered by ubuntu they include the tools and libraries needed for a productive cloud, ai and iot development experience. There is such a thing a disc image for the mini 9 but im not aware of dell making it available for download. Hello to everyone, i once had a dell mini 9 that i loved but it met his untimely demise when the hard drive died and i lost interest in it. Not sure how to install a driver and which driver to use or whether i could do something in terminal. If your requirements of a netbook are low then this may.
Over 160 dell laptop, desktop and workstation models ship with ubuntu preinstalled for an optimised, secure and constantly updated platform. I finally dell mini 9 ubuntu wireless it working though, so if you are having the same issue here is del right order to install stuff to get wireless working on your dell mini 9 in ubuntu 9. Tweet i have had a dell mini 9 for quite some time now and played around installing various flavors of linux on it, more as an exercise than anything else. Download ubuntu desktop and replace your current operating system whether its windows or macos, or run ubuntu alongside it. Looking for best linux to install on dell mini 9 with xp.
Lts stands for longterm support which means five years, until april 2023, of free. Once in bios, go to the boot menu and make sure usb storage will boot before your hard drive higher up in the list means boot first. Download the latest lts version of ubuntu, for desktop pcs and laptops. Hi im about to buy a secondhand dell mini 9 netbook here in spain where im living and teaching and my laptop just go stolen.
How to install ubuntu linux on your dell pc dell us. My mini, which arrived 4 days ago, shipped with bios a00. Get 24x7 support with access to engineers with firsthand experience of your issues. Dell linux desktops, laptops and workstations are built with the developer in mind. These days, i have a different box named gnu that is a lenovo laptop. Pretty much the same experience although the interface feels slicker. Trying out the webcam on the dellmini 9 and offering my report on ubuntu 9. I would encourage everyone to download ubuntu, burn the iso to cd, and then at least boot into. I booted from the usb stick which seems to work fine. Installing ubuntu and windows as a dual boot on your dell pc. So i visited the homepage to see what i can buy for my money.
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