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The nvidia driver allows users to specify the path to a binary file containing EDID data. It would be great if this feature were expanded to be a part of all Xorg drivers, particularly the 'radeon' driver.



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"Since earlier this year we have been waiting for AMD to release documentation and/or code on the ATI R600 series concerning 3D acceleration so that the open-source Linux drivers can begin to support the newer ATI graphics processors. It has taken longer than expected for AMD to complete and release this information, but it's now available. AMD has released the fundamental Linux code needed to begin fostering the development of an open-source R600 3D driver. Furthermore, this code also concerns the latest R700 series of graphics processors! The microcode for the newest GPUs has also been released."
- Phoronix

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We have WINE for plenty of Windows Apps

We don't have a way to utilize Windows Drivers to speak to printers through Linux?

Not everyone wants to run out and by a new printer just because they don't support Linux.



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"Gobi Enables High-Speed Connectivity to All 3G & Legacy 2G Networks Worldwide with a Single Embedded Device" - http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2007/071023_QCT_GOBI.html

AKA: MDM1000

Some more information from the forums:
http://start.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6447749

Hardware reported to use this chipset:
Asus AspireOne
HP Compaq 6730b Notebook
HP un2400 EV-DO/HSDPA Mobile Broadband Module (FN556AA)
HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 8530p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation
HP Mini 1000

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The first hardware to control a computer with your mind has been released (the eMotivEPOC) and it is cheap enough (€213/AUD440) to attract the mass market. It will likely be a hit with disabled computer users (who want to be able to control a computer, but normally cant), and as time progresses, not only will they evolve to be more usable, but will allow Minority report like interfaces and efficient 3D interfaces to be implemented. Whilst it is currently quite basic, its creators and many reviewers have said it is already quite usable in games.

Lets ensure that we not only help support the first device, but have a generic infrastructure in place to configure the devices, so that manufacturers are more eager to support linux, and users have a centralised means of configuring neural devices in the future.

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in ubuntu 8.04 we can fix the graphic card porblems by that but now in 8.10 there is nothing like that
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i am a computer engineer and at the same time i am one of those how believe of Publishing ubuntu around the world and am doing my best for that here in libya (where i live now)in many computers
and i want to say one thing
the bigest mistake that they did in ubuntu 8.10 is
that there is no "Screens and graphics" in ubuntu 8.10 any more ??????!!!!!!! ;-(

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gnome-power-manager should offer the ability to have the monitor(s) power down via DPMS after a certain period of inactivity. Ideally it would be possible to have the screensaver run for some period, for entertainment purposes, but then shut off and power down the monitor after a bit. LCD monitors come back almost instantly, so it isn't nearly the liability that it was in the days of CRTs



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What I'm proposing is that Canonical set up a hardware certification service, whereby hardware vendors would submit their items for testing (for a nominal fee), and, as long as the item meets Canonical's standards for compatibility with Ubuntu, they get an "Ubuntu Certified" logo that they can display on their packaging and advertising. As for the standards in question, those would be for Canonical to determine, but I'm thinking that it either has to a) be able to download all requirements from Canonical's repositories, or b) come with a simple installer that can install any drivers or software necessary (think .deb files, or scripts to add repositories; not a big wad of source code to compile).

I understand Canonical already does this for full systems, to some degree (http://www.ubuntu.com/partners/hardwareprogramme), but I would love to see it extended to individual components as well. Wi-fi cards and printers, in particular, could use a program like this; knowing how many of each have severe issues under Linux, being able to quickly spot a compatible one while shopping would be a godsend. Plus, having the certification logo featured in the advertising of prominent hardware vendors can only help raise awareness of Ubuntu.

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Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/eeepc-acpi-util/

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loongson

Since they are consumer oriented processors, and china has a population of over 1 billion. Not to mention their low power consumption. I see nothing but positive reasons for supporting the platform.

Also I'm seeing more and more of netbooks running on these processors being imported from china.

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With larger disk sizes becoming more common for the average user, it would be wise to make sure the tools are readily available by default(on live boot).

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I'd like Ubuntu to support these Windoze-dependent notebooks better.

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