02-24-2022, 08:32 PM
Howdy :wave Smithy,
I am also new to LL and though I started with LL 5.6 I updated to 5.8 recently. I dual boot W7 HP with LL 5.8 giving W7HP more space on the HDD. I used the LL partition guide to complete the partition space. I've been using windows since 3.11 and before that we had an IBM 8085 machine custom built for out business. I am new to Linux and was very cautious and deliberative when searching what kind of distros work with older laptops and software, my laptop works just fine for what I need and LL seemed to be the one that would work with the older hardware. The problems I am having are related to not knowing much about the command line language and being able to install software and drivers for my printer/scanner, making sure I have the correct drivers installed for LL to work on my system. My computer is a Compaq Presario CQ56, 320 gb HDD installed one year ago with a fresh install of Windows 7 Home Premium and updated drivers. 64 bit OS, Intel ® Celeron ® CPU 2.2 GHz , 4.00 GB Ram, Realtek video & sound card DVD/CDROM drive. LL 5.8 works well on my device but not understanding how to install needed drivers is holding me back, I would like to ditch W7 this time next year and go full LL OS and never look back, but I need to be able to use my Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer and scanner first.
Best regards,
Vint
I am also new to LL and though I started with LL 5.6 I updated to 5.8 recently. I dual boot W7 HP with LL 5.8 giving W7HP more space on the HDD. I used the LL partition guide to complete the partition space. I've been using windows since 3.11 and before that we had an IBM 8085 machine custom built for out business. I am new to Linux and was very cautious and deliberative when searching what kind of distros work with older laptops and software, my laptop works just fine for what I need and LL seemed to be the one that would work with the older hardware. The problems I am having are related to not knowing much about the command line language and being able to install software and drivers for my printer/scanner, making sure I have the correct drivers installed for LL to work on my system. My computer is a Compaq Presario CQ56, 320 gb HDD installed one year ago with a fresh install of Windows 7 Home Premium and updated drivers. 64 bit OS, Intel ® Celeron ® CPU 2.2 GHz , 4.00 GB Ram, Realtek video & sound card DVD/CDROM drive. LL 5.8 works well on my device but not understanding how to install needed drivers is holding me back, I would like to ditch W7 this time next year and go full LL OS and never look back, but I need to be able to use my Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer and scanner first.
Best regards,
Vint
Vint,
God Bless Texas
God Bless Texas