Also..
I would consider dumping Win entirely on the laptop if I can get my work software (Win only) to run thru Wine on Linux. I haven't looked into it yet.
The original plan was to use the laptop to remote into my main Win 7 PC with Chrome Remote Desktop when I am not at my desk. That way I don't have to mess with syncing files thru network or cloud, or transferring data, or working multiple versions of the same file by accident. Tested and working with Zorin 12 after Chrome & RD install.
The only current distros I have found that work so far on dv8000 are: Lite, Zorin, Elementary, Mint, Wary Puppy, and DSL. I think its a pretty good selection, considering new Linux user and old hardware, and it gives an array of full but light ones as well as a few stripped down super-lights.
I would consider dumping Win entirely on the laptop if I can get my work software (Win only) to run thru Wine on Linux. I haven't looked into it yet.
The original plan was to use the laptop to remote into my main Win 7 PC with Chrome Remote Desktop when I am not at my desk. That way I don't have to mess with syncing files thru network or cloud, or transferring data, or working multiple versions of the same file by accident. Tested and working with Zorin 12 after Chrome & RD install.
The only current distros I have found that work so far on dv8000 are: Lite, Zorin, Elementary, Mint, Wary Puppy, and DSL. I think its a pretty good selection, considering new Linux user and old hardware, and it gives an array of full but light ones as well as a few stripped down super-lights.