I am a bit of a noob when it comes to Linux. I have a basic understanding but struggle with the more complex things. I am using a Dell XPS 17 (L207X) which has a core i7 processor and Nvidia GT555M hybrid card and cannot get a successful installation of any Ubuntu distro from 11.Xx upwards.
Could anyone offer any help / advice / step by step instructions to help me get a successful installation of at least 11.10 as that is the distro I was using on my old laptop?
I'm about to put Ubuntu 12.04 on my Dell XPS 17 (l702x) 1080p 3D model. From what I've read, you need to start with the "alternate CD", which is less user friendly, from an installation point-of-view (text mode), but is supposed to work. I've linked to the 64-bit version.
All Ubuntu 12.04 iso images can be found at http://gb.releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/.
Just to pre-empt any issues you might have once installed, I'm also including the following links (no particular order):
I hope this of use to you and the community.
Cheers
Rich
