Why can't I install Windows XP Pro on my Dell laptop? I get an error message that says "acpi.sys is corrupted". I can install Ubuntu 8.04 just fine. [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Mar 24, 2009 - 47 answers

Converting an old laptop into my first home server - what should I know? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Jun 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me get wireless internet working in Ubuntu on a Thinkpad R60. [more inside]
posted by dkleinst on Feb 17, 2007 - 17 answers

So I installed Ubuntu on my HP Pavilion zv5000 AMD64 laptop and don't have a clue what I am doing. This may have been a horrible mistake, but I am semi-determined to make it work. My efforts to be functional are being completely hampered by a problem with my touchpad. [more inside]
posted by aburd on Aug 3, 2006 - 19 answers

LinuxLaptopFilter: Can you recommend me a laptop for Linux? [more inside]
posted by xpermanentx on Sep 26, 2005 - 10 answers