Differences from a home final user point of view between the Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) and the Windows XP SP2 features, on a Dell Inspiron 9400:
Colors: = Yes, out of the box. = It is possible with user invervention. = It is not possible.
| Hardware: Dell Inspiron 9400 | Ubuntu 8.04 | Windows XP |
|---|---|---|
| Free and legal download and installation | YES | NO |
| Creates Windows/Linux dual boot menu | YES | NO |
| System auto-upgrade | YES | NO (only patches) |
| Applications auto-upgrade | YES | NO |
|
WEP
and WPA
wireless
Wireless card: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection |
YES | Install Intel drivers |
|
Screen
resolution
Resolution: 1920x1200. Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon x1400 |
YES | Install ATI drivers |
| Sound card works | YES | Install SigmaTel drivers |
| Touchpad clic detection | YES | Install Synaptics drivers |
| OSD for the case buttons | YES | Install Dell drivers |
| Secure web browser | YES (Firefox) | Install Firefox |
| Secure mail client | YES (Evolution) | Install Thunderbird |
| Office suite | YES (OpenOffice.org) | Install OpenOffice.org |
| PDF reader | YES (Evince) | Install Adobe Reader |
| Decent text editor | YES (gedit) | Install Notepad++ |
| RAR decompression | apt-get install unrar | Install 7-Zip |
| CD/DVD recorder | YES | Install DeepBurner Free |
| DVD player | Insert the DVD disc and complete the wizard | Install VLC |
| MP3 player | Open the MP3 file and complete the wizard | YES |
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Last modification date: 2008-05-04