On 25/08/10 10:55, Sean Gibbins wrote:
> On 24/08/10 22:05, Leo wrote:
>> I've just got a new laptop and in the bios there is an option to
>> select what OS is installed with three options:
>> Other
>> WinXP
>> Vista / Win7
>>
>> Does anyone know what difference this makes, and is Other the best to
>> choose for Linux?
>
> Hi Leo,
>
> I can't answer the the question as to why this is present, but I suspect
> that there will be something that explains the reason for this on the
> laptop manufacturer's Web site or in the manual. I am guessing that the
> laptop's hardware resources are configured differently for each of these
> options at boot up, presumably to make better use of them and/or
> enable/disable some functionality for certain options. What make and
> model of laptop are we discussing?
>
> One consideration might be as to whether or not you intend to retain the
> existing OS (assuming there is one) in a dual-boot setup.
>
> Sean
>
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FWIW, I've just checked the BIOS settings on my various boxes and laptops.
Two oldish (BIOS dates ca 2001) boxes offer a choice between "Plug and
Play aware OS" - Yes and No
My more recent box (custom built, with twin dual-core Opterons) offers
Linux, Win XP Pro, Win XP x64 or Other
My netbook (Acer Aspire One) and big laptop (Clevo, about a year old)
and my wife's laptop (Acer Ferrari) all have no choice.
Ian
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