Questions tagged [dell-mini-10]
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"No required driver detected for unity" on Dell Mini 1010
I want to "try" ubuntu-netbook off the livecd on my Dell Mini1010 (Poulsbo Intel GMA 500 graphics card). It tells me that there is:
"No required driver detected for unity.
You will need to choose the Ubuntu Desktop session once you select your user…
Junkbot
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How do I reset the network stack as if from a reboot?
Sometimes my netbook (Dell Mini 10v with Broadcom bcm4322 wireless adapter, Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS) gets into a state where it can see wireless connections but not connect to them.
Rebooting always fixes this, but is a pain in the neck.
Sometimes
sudo…
John Lawrence Aspden
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How to make the TV tuner in the Dell Mini 1010 work?
I need some help in fixing up the TV tuner in my Dell Mini 10.10 in Ubuntu. It worked in Windows with Dell's default Dell Digital TV. I've tried using Kaffeine but that didn't work.
Junkbot
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Can you install applications onto different partitions?
I have a Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook running Windows, but I want to get Ubuntu or some distro onto it.
I have installed Ubuntu 10.10 before and it runs flawlessly on it.
So, the Mini 10 has a 8GB SSD and I have put a 16GB SD card in the slot. I…
Ian
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How do I re-install 11.10 and wipe out 12.04?
I have had nothing but problems with 12.04 and want to return to 11.04.
I do not want to try to fix it at this time and want to go back to what worked well for me.
Can someone point me to the appropriate ISO download for 11,10 and instructions I…
user69963
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 boots into black screen, and only top half paints
I'm a first time Ubuntu user. Just installed 12.04. Only the top half of the display paints, and when I reboot, the screen goes black. My only work around is closing the laptop until it hibernates, then opening lid. Then I can log in, but only…
jack
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Dell Mini 10 Mouse Pad Problems
After going from 10.04 - 10.10 (not upgraded, completely reinstalled because of upgrade issues) I found a weird problem with my mouse pad. Whenever I clicked on the left or right mouse buttons (integrated into the touch pad) when I released them, it…
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How to Adjust screen brightness on Dell Inspiron Mini 1010?
I just bought a used Dell Inspiron Mini 1010...and when I hit the brightness buttons (F4 and F5) it does nothing. Is there a different way to adjust brightness, or how do I get these buttons to work! I have tried hitting it while holding down the…
Jalaine
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Best ubuntu flavor for my system?
I am pretty new to Ubuntu and Linux in general. I have a Dell Mini 10 with 1gb of RAM.
Would like to know if it would be able to run Ubuntu 10.04 without any issues/lag or should I settle for something like Xubuntu? I would choose performance over…
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Optimize Ubuntu 13.04 for netbook (Dell Mini 10v)
I have some slight glitches running Ubuntu 13.04 in my old beloved Dell Mini 10v. How can I optimize the graphics for it?
It has got 1Gb of RAM and an N270 Atom processor. Very minimal graphics too.
sarat
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HDMI not working on GMA500
I have a Dell Mini 1010 (wich has a GMA500/Poulsbo video card) with Ubuntu 12.04, everything works fine except the HDMI output. When I plug in a HDMI cable just nothing happens. When I look at the screen settings it says that there´s just one…
user81721
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What do I do with this tar.gz file from Broadcom for my Dell 1510 wireless card?
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my 5-yr-old Dell Netbook in hopes of replacing Win XP.
I know diddly about Linux, but I used to be able to get through DOS instructions, so I can type in a terminal.
The system shows a wifi wedge, but won't connect…
Sarah
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Wireless Card on dell mini 1010 doesn't work
I can't get the wireless card on my dell mini 1010 to work. I need the driver, but I am unable to access the internet from the dell mini 1010. I am able to access it with my lenovo, and I have ubuntu 12.04.3 on it as well. so is there a way to…
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Best version for Dell Mini 1210
I went from Ubuntu version 8 something to 13.04 and the system is slow to the point of unuseable. Is there something I can do with 13.04 to make it work or should I install an earlier version? If so what version?
Thank you, Hap
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How to fix the Dell Mini 10v (1010) touchpad with Ubuntu 12.04.1
I've just installed 12.04.1 from scratch on my Mini 10v, and the touchpad is behaving a bit oddly.
It's got buttons integrated into the touchpad, and it looks as though a touch on a button is also being registered as a touch on the touchpad, causing…
John Lawrence Aspden
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