DebianMike wrote:
I don't know your answer, however there is a Dell mailing list that is just about Linux on Dell (Dell supported, not Debian).Greetings:I have just received a Dell Inspiron 530N pre-installed with Ubuntu. I am now trying to figure out how to install debian on it. When I try to boot my Debian LiveCD (20070716-07:09) I am getting an error message similar to :*"can't access tty; job control turned off" *does anyone have a clue what this means? Any help you can give me I would appreciate. Thanks Mike
http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-desktopsYou might want to subscribe and post there. Debian is very popular on Dell laptops, as is (of course) Ubuntu. They also have Ubuntu scripts to keep your bios updated.
I don't know why you want to install Debian on this box, however, you might want to consider keeping Ubuntu installed, as Dell certifies it works with it. What ever Ubuntu does, Debian can do and of course, vise versa. Linux is Linux and those two are close relatives.
You stand a very good chance of THE Linux Architect for Dell to respond to you.
HTH. -- Damon L. Chesser damon@damtek.com