HP 11Q98EA#ABU, User Manual

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5 Setting up Linux
This chapter describes how to set up and restore the Linux operating system.
IMPORTANT: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating
system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from
installing correctly.
NOTE: After you set up the operating system, be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are
installed. See Updating the computer on page 17 .
Linux-ready systems
The Linux-ready option provides a system with a minimally functional OS preload (for example, FreeDOS). It is
intended for situations where the customer will install an OS when the system arrives. The option does not
include a license for any operating system.
The Linux-ready option does not include the Linux operating system, which you must supply. Commercial
Linux distributions are available for purchase from vendors such as Red Hat® and SUSE. A variety of other
Linux distributions are available for free (for example, Ubuntu). To view HP-evaluated configurations and
operating systems, go to http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix .
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Various versions of RHEL are certified and supported by Red Hat on HP computers.
For details of RHEL support for a particular platform, see the Linux Hardware Matrix for HP Workstations at
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix .
For information about Red Hat certifications on HP computers, go to https://access.redhat.com/ecosystem ,
select Certified Hardware, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Additionally, if HP has tested and packaged selected third-party proprietary drivers compatible with Red Hat
Enterprise Linux installations on your HP Workstation, then you can obtain them directly from
http://www.hp.com/support as described in Proprietary graphics drivers on page 16 .
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)
Various versions of SLED are certified and supported by SUSE on HP computers.
For more information, go to the SUSE certification bulletin search page at
https://www.suse.com/yessearch/
Search.jsp .
Additionally, if HP has tested and packaged selected third-party proprietary drivers compatible with SUSE
Linux Enterprise Desktop installations on your HP Workstation, then you can obtain them directly from
http://www.hp.com/support as described in Proprietary graphics drivers on page 16 .
Setting up Ubuntu
Various versions of Ubuntu are certified and supported by Canonical on HP computers.
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