Ubuntu OS: Drivers Support for Laptop

[ammartinwala52]

Hi
I have never installed Ubuntu os. I want to try it on my laptop. I'm using Sony Vaio sve1513ynb model laptop.
I want to know if I install Ubuntu will I be able to get drivers for it. If yes can you post the link as well.

Also just want to know what are the advantage of Using Ubuntu over a Windows 7 / Windows 8.
Are all the programs compatible with Ubuntu os.

 

[Shah]

Try to boot from pen-drive first and see if you are compatible with UI, wheter the drivers and the apps(or their alternatives) that you use are available.

IMO, I like Ubuntu more than Windows 7. If not for Windows App Development, I would have dumped win7 already. BTW, I dual-boot *ahem* version Win7 and Ubuntu 12.10

 

[noob]

Windows app wont run on Ubuntu (Linux)

 

[theterminator]

If you're into tech field I would suggest you try Ubuntu atleast once but if you're not then don't go for it because it's a little bit more complicated than Microsoft Windows.

Windows app wont run on Ubuntu (Linux)

I haven't tried it but isn't Wine supposed to run your exe's ??

 

[Shah]

I haven't tried it but isn't Wine supposed to run your exe's ??

Even Wine HQ doesn't support all Windows Applications. The best solution is to dual-boot or use Windows in Virtual Box.

 

[theterminator]

Even Wine HQ doesn't support all Windows Applications. The best solution is to dual-boot or use Windows in Virtual Box.

Agree on dual booting. Ubuntu has saved me numerous times from losing my data whenever Windows would corrupt.

 

[icebags]

create a live usb and run ubuntu from that usb drive for once and u will know how it will do in ur machine. and decide whether u want to install it on hdd or not.

 

[dashing.sujay]

Ubuntu will put windows to shame as far as native driver support is concerned. Only issue will be dual graphics, you may need to disable dGPU.