HP PCs - Frequently Asked Questions About Linux

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HP PCs - Frequently Asked Questions About Linux

Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) to learn more about the features of Linux.

Ubuntu One and Single Sign on

You can create an Ubuntu One account for Single Sign On and Launchpad.

For more information, see Your Ubuntu One account (in English). To create an account, go to One account for everything on Ubuntu (in English).

What is Linux?

Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License.

Can I change my operating system from Linux to Windows?

Yes, if your computer hardware meets the minimum requirements for Windows.

To find out if your computer hardware is Windows-capable and meets the minimum system requirements to install Windows, see Welcome to Windows (in English).

How do I open Windows with Linux?

If you want to use Windows, it must be installed separately.

Can I use software that works in Windows with Linux?

Windows cannot run in Linux without additional emulation software. If you want to use Windows software, you might need to install Windows operating system on your computer.

See Welcome to Windows (in English) for more information.

Where can I find drivers or OS updates for Linux?

Find software and driver downloads at the appropriate HP and Linux websites.

Linux: HP might not provide drivers, patches, or upgrades for Linux on some computers. However, Linux is a free, open-source community. See The Linux Kernel Archives (in English) for software and information.

Linux printer drivers: HP develops and distributes an open-source Linux driver that supports most HP printers, including multifunction printers. For more information on the driver, and a link to download it, see HP Linux Imaging and Printing (in English).

Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED): If you purchased an HP notebook PC with this edition of Linux, it is important that you properly register your PC with Novell to keep your PC updated and continue using SLED. Go to Registering SUSE Linux Enterprise and managing modules/extensions to learn more.

Note: Drivers from HP are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

How do I reinstall Ubuntu?

First, back up all your personal files and data to an external storage device, if possible. Then, choose one of the following options to reinstall Ubuntu:

• Go to http://www.ubuntu.com/ (in English) to download a free image of the operating system. See UbuntuReinstallation (in English) for more information.
• If your computer came with Ubuntu and is still under warranty, go to HP Customer Support for a reinstallation disc.

Where can I find more information about Linux?

For information about a specific Linux operating system, visit one of the following websites.

• See The Linux Kernel Archives (in English) for general information and updates about Linux.
• Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/ (in English).
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux: http://www.redhat.com/ (in English). For home or personal use, see http://fedoraproject.org (in English).
• SUSE Linux: https://www.suse.com/ (in English).
• Novell SUSE Enterprise Linux: https://forums.suse.com/forum.ph (in English).

Where can I find technical support for my computer hardware?

HP provides hardware support for computer hardware.

For more information, see HP Customer Support.

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