Re: [orca-list] question about a dell netbook



Hi Hank:

Here's how I might go about interpreting your invoice...

These lines in the invoice lead me to believe it has Ubuntu 8.04 pre-installed on it:

C495J  1 Module,Software,Client UBT8.04+,Inspiron,Factory Install
P895H  1 Module,Software,Media UBUNTU8.04+,Linux

The second hit of a Google for "ubuntu 8.04 gnome version" yields this text:

"runs exchange 2007 from Ubuntu 8.04/Gnome version 2.22.1, ... desperate for a solution, if unable to help referrals would be highly ... researched countless ..."

That leads me to believe it will have GNOME 2.22.1 or maybe some more recent release of GNOME 2.22.x. That's a little old, but still kind of workable.

In any case, I hope your new Dell works out for you. A number of people seem to reported success with it and Orca.

Will

PS - minor rant, but mostly just an excuse to post a link to what I think is a pretty funny video from the Onion: What I personally might have done prior to plunking down my hard earned money would have been to speak with a Dell sales representative and asked them what I was spending my money on. And, I would have researched the heck out it *before* making the final purchase. But then again, I tend to be the opposite of the customer interviewed in this Onion video (beware -- it's a spoof and contains much foul language):

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/sony_releases_new_stupid_piece_of

hank smith wrote:
Hello just purchased a dell netbook any one know if this comes with gnome on it? Order Details Order Number: 639726508 Estimated Ship Date: 02/13/2009 Item Number Quantity Item Description DP118 1 Base,No Bios,N270,1.6,512K Diamondville,910 H106H 1 Module,Assembly,Base,WO/WWAN 910 D160H 1 Module,Adapter,Alternating Current,30W,2P,United States 910 M108J 1 Module,Information,WO/WWAN C050H 1 Module,Battery,Primary,32WHR 4C,Dynapack International Technology Corp P334X 1 Module,Dual In-line Memory Module,1GB,800MHZ,DDR2,1GBIT U817M 1 MOD,SSDR,32GB,Parallel Advanced Technology AttachmentSTEC,910 J536J 1 Module,Information,VID/GRPHC SOLN X625G 1 Module,Card,Network,Broadcom Corporation,Extended Manufacturers,Inspiron,US J341J 1 Module,Label,Intel,Tablet,AtomDual Core C147K 1 Module,Technical Sheet,UBUNTU English,910/A90 P677X 1 Module,Accessory,United States,910,Dell Americas Organization P304H 1 Module,Ship Material,System, Inspiron R117H 1 Module,Keyboard,61,English Qiao Hong,Windows,Dell Americas Organization CK290 1 Module,Label,N-SERIES,Small Inspiron K342J 1 Module,Information,OBSIDIAN BLK,Color C495J 1 Module,Software,Client UBT8.04+,Inspiron,Factory Install H899H 1 Module,Media,DVD,Resource DVD,N-series,910 R085H 1 Module,Liquid Crystal Display 8.9WSVGA,True Life,Au Optronics Corp,Qiao Hong P895H 1 Module,Software,Media UBUNTU8.04+,Linux J132H 1 Module,Cover,Liquid Crystal Display,IMR,Black,Wireless Local Area Network Card,910 H883H 1 Module,Bezel,Liquid Crystal Display,Silver,8.9,W/0.3CMRA 412-0358 1 Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care 950-3339 1 3 Year Limited Warranty 950-5442 1 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended 960-0019 1 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Dimension, 3 Year 960-2780 1 Warranty Support,Initial Year 990-8212 1 Type 12- Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, 2 Year Extended 991-0320 1 Type 12- Mail-InService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year 992-2067 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year 992-2068 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Extended Year(s) 3E476 1 Information,Equipment 11725 1 Warranty Longer of 90 Days or Remainder of System Warranty/ Svc Contract. 21 Day Return. Parts may be Reconditioned. * NaN RFRB/SVT#G7JDWF1
Subtotal: $447.00
Shipping and Handling: $12.00
Sales Tax: $34.87
Total: $493.87
Order Details Order Number: 639726516 Estimated Ship Date: 02/13/2009 Item Number Quantity Item Description A2048463 1 Inspiron Mini 9 Laptop Messenger Bag- Jet Cabernet- Dell Only
* NaN RFRB/SVT#G7JDWF1
Subtotal: $29.99
Shipping and Handling: $10.99
Sales Tax: $3.12
Total: $44.10
Order Details Order Number: 639726532 Estimated Ship Date: 02/13/2009 Item Number Quantity Item Description A1970927 1 Portable CD DVD-RW Drive with DVD Playback Software - Black - Designed for Dell
A2373912 1 640GB USB ELEMENTS BLACK EXTERNAL
* NaN RFRB/SVT#G7JDWF1
Subtotal: $175.98
Shipping and Handling: $14.99
Sales Tax: $14.52
Total: $205.49
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