yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
I have an HP Pavilion dv4. And I was wondering if I could update to another software. Either Linux or Mac. I was wondering which was better as in perfomance and compatibility. I was also wondering if it was possible to do such.

Thanks in advance. I don't care if this question results in an opinion. That is my intention. To see what the thoughts are of the operating system.

Also, It'd be best if you do not trash an Operating system if you don't have it. It wouldn't make sense.
[Off-topic] Theonew:
This will result in being your opinion. It depends on what you are planning to do with the PC. If you are planning to go into rom development, then Linux would be your best choice. If you just want a PC for gaming, everyday tasks, etc., then Windows would be your best option. Mac - I really don't see what that's good for :p. But once again, it's your opinion.
[Off-topic] calc:
Putting OSX in "non-apple" hardware is technically illegal.

For general users, a lot of apps may not be compatible with Linux so it depends what you'll be using it for.

So unless you have a specific purpose or function to run Linux, stick with Windows..
[Off-topic] andezzat:
Theonew is once again correct, Linux for developers and geeks etc.. Windows for Gamers and normal people. Mac is really for people that do video/photo editing and design and stuff like that. That's where you missed the point Theonew :P

Final Cut Pro is cutting edge in video editing and as a result it's only available for Mac OS X...
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
Well.. I want a pc with Geek super abilities since I do have an Android. So that crosses Mac off the list. Mac is of more use for people with iDevices

At the same time I want to play games like Minecraft.

Will Linux run .exe programs or is it like mac.. I highly doubt it will run .exe programs.. but better safe then sorry :P
[Off-topic] Theonew:
Linux will not run executable files. It uses archives instead (e.g. tgz).
[Off-topic] rafaelbonfim:
Why dont you try dual boot? You will have the best of both OS's.
[Off-topic] calc:
If you're interested in trying out different operating systems why don't you look into virtualization such as VMware.
[Off-topic] Kailkti:
You can use wine to run exe files on linux. However if you're just a casual user then it's really just a waste for you to try a Linux OS.

$1 gets you a reply
[Off-topic] tanner4137:
Linux DOES run minecraft! :) I play on it all the on Unbuntu.
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
All I needed to know ;) can anyone tell Me how to update the HP Pavilion dv4 to Linux?
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
How is this off-topic? :l

It was a question
[Off-topic] shravbits:
Mac wins. My say is complete

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[Off-topic] 85gallon:
Is it illegal or simply a violation of TOS/User agreement?

There is a difference. One is criminal and the other is civil.

If you deem it "illegal" then how so? Just curious.
[Off-topic] shravbits:
For ubuntu, just download wubi (available here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer)

It will beautifully setup a dualboot with windows and get your Linux environment setup in minutes. But one disclaimer, you will have to figure out how to get WiFi working. HP laptops and wireless don't get along well, be prepared to take some time to find the drivers. But if your using ethernet, you will probably be ready to go right out of the box

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[Off-topic] dhikunthea:
Iam using windows 7 in my pc..

But i also dualboot ubuntu for my development.. so i like both of them

Lol
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
Mehhhhh.... Anyone know of a fix to fix wireless internet then? I want all the information before I jump ship ;)
[Off-topic] Theonew:
Did a quick search and found an issue with wifi on an HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. The fix was said to install "b43-fwcutter" & "bcmwl-kernel-source" (Source - Linuxquestions.org). You may want to take a look at this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8848735&postcount=5.
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
Man I love xda and the awesome people like that. They help and take time to help others. Stay awesome everybody :)
[Off-topic] Theonew:
Also check the edited link ;).
[Off-topic] :
That was posted when dinosaurs were still walking the Earth. NativeWiFi support for the DV4 works fine.

I recommend spending some time on.Ubuntu Forums to learn the most on the least amount of time.

FWIW, I've run Linux since 1994, and have been 100% Linux in our home since 2003. Plenty of ways to run games natively in Linux , or in a visualized Windows session.

----Sent from my Higgs Boson particle fueled screaming Linux mobile device.----
[Off-topic] Theonew:
I must have missed them :cyclops:.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Linux for geeks and nerds,Windows for normal guys,Mac for noobs :p jk

On topic,dual boot windows and Linux..Linux is the best for development purposes,but i suggest you use Windows too,you know,for games and stuff.

Sent from the year 3000 using a SGA where sheep's are not present.
[Off-topic] GuyInTheCorner:
+1 to this guy, triple boot 'em all for maximum awesomeness!

Sent from my Desire HD using Swype beta for Android!
[Off-topic] iok1:
Duplicate thread, I can't link it but exactly this topic is somewhere here in offtopic.

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
This isn't a duplicate thread in the offtopic section. It was in the questions section. But it got moved. So not my problem. Read the first thread. I stated a question.
[Off-topic] Pluto:
I prefer Mac, the only reason I don't use a Mac is because their too expensive, otherwise I'd jump in the Mac boat in a blink.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I wish I could get the stability out of Linux to make the full switch. I'd get much better performance out of the older hardware in my laptop, I just can't get used to the OS when every time I try I run into an issue after a couple hours use.
[Off-topic] pwnedu46:
Macs are good for photo/video editing, like andezzat said.
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
macs taste good if toasted or in a shooting range
[Off-topic] VaderSKN:
Windows. But not 7, XP. I've been using it for 6-7 years and it's much better than 7.
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
Are you serious?! You can't be serious. I've had windows xp. Hated it. Goddamn too many errors
[Off-topic] VaderSKN:
Yes, I am serious.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Me too.Just hate it.Keeps on crashing,hangs,w7 is lots better in my opinion, both UI wise and performance wise

Sent from the year 3000 using a SGA where sheep's are not present.
[Off-topic] Jimlarck:
So will dual booting erase all my current data?
[Off-topic] veeman:
No
[Off-topic] tromoly:
Depends on how to dual-boot. It's been a while, but IIRC Wubi installs Ubuntu into the Windows partition and sets up a special bootloader to allow both to be booted, with that method you won't lose data. On the other hand, if you go full bore and re-partition your drive(s), then yeah, you would want to backup everything before doing that.

I have had no problems with Windows XP/Vista/7, and for the last couple years I have been using Crunchbang linux instead of Ubuntu, it's much faster, minimal, and generally stable for what I used it for. Right now it's Win7 on my tower, Vista on the laptop (it runs SolidWorks 2012 flawlessly, the OS isn't bad), and Crunchbang on the netbook, each runs well and are rock solid.
[Off-topic] gemarcano:
Since you already probably have Windows, I would recommend you keep that on your hard drive and dual boot. To do this, you could use Wubi or using a Linux LiveCD you could repartition your hard drive (you'd have to resize your Windows partition, which can be dangerous, but I've been lucky and haven't had problems with doing so). Before you do this, though, read a lot about partitioning (as an example, look here. Don't limit yourself with just this, Google some more) and of course, back up your data (ALWAYS. Take it from a poor soul that has lost data before...). Google is your friend, and look for partitioning guides in Ubuntu forums/Documentation guides (they tend to be user friendly) and if you're more adventurous, Arch Linux and Gentoo forums/wikis (well documented, but full of technical jargon). Again, Wubi could work, but honestly I tried it once and it failed epically on my old PC (it ran Windows XP, but it seemed to be an issue with Wubi on my computer since XP ran really well). My current computer dual boots Windows 7 Pro and Gentoo Linux (yes, I can be masochistic :silly:). Gentoo Linux is great for really learning how things work in a GNU/Linux system, but expect to spend a lot of time in front of a console or terminal trying to figure out why the graphics or network subsystems have decided to go out for a walk and haven't come back in a timely manner :D.

If you've never worked with Linux before, I would recommend either Ubuntu or Mint, although you might want to get or burn a LiveCD and boot from it (you can try a LiveCD without partitioning and/or installing it) to try whatever you pick before you start doing anything to your computer. Or if you know how to use a virtual machine, you could set up Ubuntu or Mint or whatever flavor of Linux you want in there to try it out.

So, in general, echoing what many have said, Windows is great for games (since they're written for it), Linux I've found to be a lot more stable and less resource intensive and I can do almost anything other than games in it (I prefer programming in Linux, since I've gotten used to tools and prefer the control they offer over the GUI stuff that is prevalent in Windows. Maybe I'm just weird...), and Mac OSX... I guess it's good with graphic stuff, but I don't have one nor plan to get a Mac machine, so I don't know. I like to tinker with stuff, and Apple isn't fond of people that tinker with their stuff. Not fond at all.

As an aside, I'm surprised this hasn't started a huge war of opinions. In many forums I've seen, you get the three camps, Linux, Windows, and Mac zealots, just going for each others' throats when given a chance like this. I'm glad to see we are/can be more civilized here. Let's see how long this lasts :laugh:!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] slim1991:
I have a at&t Samsung galaxy s2 skyrocket i727 and once I connected to kies it tells me my phone does not support software update via kies I'm on stock 2.3.6 never rooted or flash any rom I'm wondering if when at&t rolls out ics how will I be able to update via kies if its says I can't update via kies and I don't think it will be a ota update since I'm sure the update will be to large to do ota does anyone else have this issues? Or does any one have an answer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
I wouldn't worry about it. The Odin version will be up on sammobile within hours, and a rooted and stock base within hours as well. Plus we already have official Rogers ics, aokp, cm9.

You can manually run it in kies anyways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] slim1991:
OK thanks i didn't really understand how that worked for the update but u made it clear.
[HTC Incredible S] irfan88:
Hello Guys,

I got my New Incredible S two days ago but I am unaware of the rooting/unlocking process.

Here are my questions:

1. I am now on Stock Gingerbread 2.3.5 ROM. Is there anyway that I can root my device without having to unlock it.

2. If I do root the device then will I be able to unroot it and revert back to stock (Any risks)

3. If I choose to unlock the device, can I revert back and re-lock it.

4. What is the difference between S-ON and S-OFF (I dont understand the terms in the first place)

5. Difference between the rooting and unlocking process.

Please guys, i will be greatfull if any of you can help me out with my queries. I am new to HTC. I was previously using a Galaxy S and it was too simple for me to install custom roms. Came to HTC only for the Sense UI.

Thank you.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Welcome to HTC. I suggest you search and read the sticky posts in the forum. It will provide you with knowledge and answer your questions. On the HTC S-OFF provides you with a true unlocked system which makes it very easy to mod.

The official HTC unlock method does not really provide you with a flly unlocked system, so there are some mods that aren't as easy or impossible to perform.
[HTC Incredible S] irfan88:
So If I do perform the S-OFF following ur posts, Will I be able to revert the device back to S-ON. My main question is, If I go the route of S-OFF then will I get official updates from HTC?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Yes the Revolutionary S-OFF can be undone and reverted back to S-ON. Yes if you S-OFF and keep your stock ROM, then you should get the ICS OTA notification, but you will have to revert back to stock in order to apply it.
[HTC Incredible S] irfan88:
Sorry mate, that did not clear my mind. In simple words, If I choose to S-OFF and stay on the stock rom Gingerbread 2.3.5, will I be able to apply the official ICS update even though I have S-OFF with stock rom.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
No the OTA update will fail because the S-OFF process write protects the bootloader and prevents anything from overwritng it to preserve S-OFF. The OTA will have a new version of the bootloader and since it will not be able to replace and update the S-OFF bootloader, you will end up with a phone that will not boot.
[HTC Incredible S] irfan88:
Thanks man. No more questions for now. I think I will wait for the Official update to arrive on my phone and then update to Custom roms if I dont find the OTA update interesting enough.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eelton:
I'm in Chicago (both in the city and suburbs), and my S3 always shows "3G" in the notification area.

I know AT&T has an LTE network here, so shouldn't it say 4G or LTE? Could this be a problem with my account--or even the phone?

Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] neyenlives:
somewhere in the settings should be a network selection to choose between GSM/LTE(4G) and GSM(3G) only....at least on the Verizon phones there usually is, of course it says CDMA/LTE(4G) or CDMA(3G) only
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ghost77:
I have ATT GS3 and it says 4GLTE tiny icon, if you are sure you are in LTE zone and only getting 3g , call AT&T or go to their store , sim could be old/wrong and or your account was not properly activated.

When i got my GS3 i wasnt getting any data at all , called AT&T and they sorted it out.

Run speedtest see what you getting ?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Sher The Love:
I have at&t in chicago as well. I live up in lake county and work in des plaines. I was also at navy pier a few weeks ago. Never had anything other than 4g or LTE. I literally have never seen the 3g icon on my phone
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eelton:
Thanks for the replies. I'll give AT&T a call.

I did run speedtest, while the phone was displaying 3G. the download speed was 7686 and upload 5704.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eelton:
Well, I called AT&T and they couldn't find any problem. After 20 minutes, they said, "There's a network outage reported in Chicago, so that must be it." I asked how long the outage has lasted, and she said 17 hours. But I've had the phone for four days, and have never seen anything but 3G.

At any rate, they said I would have to call back in a couple of days. That conveniently got the rep off the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ewingr:
I live in a 3G area, and it says 4G on my phone. Makes me feel like they are BSing us to believe 4G is everywhere.

Only time it has been off of 4G is when I"m in an Edge area. Speaking of which, I found it interesting that while driving up I90 in Wyoming (didn't look like anything was there for miles and miles), the data speeds were great. I was so surprised. Driving the much busier highways in the midwest, it is Edge, and it sucks.

Sorry...went off topic.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dasfiend:
Your account does need to be flagged as LTE or you won't get LTE service. I'm up in Gurnee and all over Chicagoland has pretty good LTE coverage.

Also, check your APN that you're on the "PTA" and not the older APN settings. If you see anything about cingular wap, you're on the old one.

I recommend going to an AT&T store, it's harder to blow you off when you're up in their face. :)

I have friends in Aurora, Lombard, Lyons and I used to work downtown; I always had great LTE signal out and about as well as my home area of Gurnee/Libertyville.

Lastly, AT&T distinguishes between "4G" which is HSPA+ and "4G LTE" which is their LTE network. Unless you're running a custom ROM with different icons, you'll have an E for edge (2.5G, total ****), 3G for a 3G area that hasn't been upgraded, 4G for a 3G area that's been "backhaul upgraded" to HSPA+ and 4G with a little LTE beneath it for an LTE area.

For me, I can tell speed-wise between "4G" and "4G LTE" mostly by the upload speed. HSPA+ (4G) I never see above 1.2Mbps or so, whereas on LTE I get up to 5Mbps roughly. Sad story is the LTE network in the Chicago area is the slowest of their LTE networks that I've seen anyway. I get so jealous of people in TX and whatnot that get like 24Mbps!

Sorry for the rambling...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eelton:
One weird thing...when I click on my results in speedtest, it lists the network as LTE, even though the icon always shows 3G.

So maybe it's connecting to LTE, but not showing the correct icon? Does a download speed of 7686 seem faster than 3G?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] eelton:
To follow up, in case this helps anyone...

I spent another half hour on the phone with AT&T--level 1 and level 2 tech support. (The level 2 guy was much less informed than the level 1 woman.) Their bottom line was that I should exchange the phone.

However, when I use the network signal info app, it says I'm on the LTE network. So, I think I have an icon problem, not an actual network connection problem.

I think I'll just live with it, rather than exchange the phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrwright83:
I think I mite got a bad charging port. Is there a way to fix it or is it time to upgrade?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
Is it just when your charging your phone or is it every time you plug your USB cable in? Have you tired different cables? i thought that same thing too and it turned out to be a bad cable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
Coming from the htc family, do the s2 charge ports seem to hold up better\longer?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
My wife and I have had our E4GT for eight months now without any issues. I've had several other Samsung phones in my many years and never had any build issues.

Lol I even ran over my wife's phone once! Other than a few scratches there were still no issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I'd try a new cord first. If that doesn't work go ahead and upgrade but send me your E4GT. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrwright83:
I've tried everything. I guess i can try to buy a new charger to make sure, before i jump ship
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 1sparky:
Hathorne oftsmte

Have you tried the USB cable to the PC and see if that works. If you have bought a off market charger or so, then there can be issues. Try a blackberry USB cable if you have it and see if that works. Those cables are pretty good.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] modifidious:
Worst case scenario: Port is shot and gets no charge whatsoever = call for insurance replacement.

The port is integrated to the mainboard inside so there is no "fixing" just the port, even local cellphone repair shops won't touch it. If your phone is insured they should replace it. When I WAS with T-Mobile they replaced mine free no questions asked b/c it had been in a flood. Phone was still 99% functional other than the fact it could not charge b/c the port was shocked out. Hope this info helps :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SouthPhilly:
Have you gone to a Sprint service center???

Had the same thing happen to me a couple of months ago. Took it to Sprint and had a tech look at it. Got it replaced the next day.

Sent From My Galaxy10.1 Class Starship....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Skyrocket2Paradise:
anyone have a flashable zip i can use for quikwiz?
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Siyah LinuXperia

Info: This study benefited from several sources. These sources are also specified. Let us respect and thanks to labor. We value your comments and additional requests.

FOLLOW Siyah LinuXperia

Mod edit:

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Thanks : NobodyAtall (MiniCm Sources), Zaza(ChinaTeam), Alfsamsung and Djnilse
[XPERIA X8 General] youthisbaka:
currently the best smooth ROM =D
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Yes. True. I think, stabilize rom :)
[XPERIA X8 General] youthisbaka:
yes
[XPERIA X8 General] Jerry-Hins:
have ever seen the ROM... but i dont know what happen ？？maybe the ROMer is u now？
[XPERIA X8 General] Neur0Nerd:
The Rom mader is not there.

Envoyé depuis mon ELisha avec Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
No.No.I do not own Rom . (FurkanGum)
[XPERIA X8 General] zcedar:
Brother, Furkan Gümrükçü and AlessioCerci are the same person
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
No bro. AlessioCerci = Furkan Cerci . Furkan Gümrükçü another person. Furkan Gümrükçü give zoloxse project.
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
This is ligux,right?

No,it doesnt have ligux settings. :|

My ligux port has everything
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Yes. but Some features only. All features will be added soon.
[XPERIA X8 General] Cancar96:
Stock kernel?
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
I am sorry bro. Only Custom Kernel.
[XPERIA X8 General] androidnerd2:
Is that ring lockscreen by default in rom ??
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Default LockScreen: Ring :)
[XPERIA X8 General] jose385:
good job friend rom is smooth and fast just what I want :D :cool:
[XPERIA X8 General] syafwan:
:cyclops: Hey, until know I used ZoloXse Elisha RC.1 for stock kernel, that is very stable. What's happen in stock kernel thread? I can found that anymore :crying::crying:
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
FurkanGumrukcu said '' just now for custom kernel'' .. Sorry.
[XPERIA X8 General] Neur0Nerd:
He has been banned and some of his thread have been closed and maybe deleted.

Envoyé depuis mon ELisha avec Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Yes bro. Please You get to FurkanGumrukcu. He can help you.
[XPERIA X8 General] smokerman:
dont know why..i ve been searching for alessio roms cause im a fan..but now as i have LWW phone i have more time in minipro/active development and just come here to x8 few times..x8 is my girlfriend phone now..i cant sell it.:D

well im gonna test this rom..must be good for sure.:good:
[XPERIA X8 General] muis98:
Why? When i flash this rom, i stuck on logo alfs.. i use alfs v8a cm7.. please help me.. i like this rom.. an all zoloxse rc.1, i used daily..
[XPERIA X8 General] smokerman:
well i just installed and all working fine..did you make full wipe? format cache,system and data,wipe delvik cache and then install ROM..you should be fine.:good:
[XPERIA X8 General] muis98:
Yes. I do already.
[XPERIA X8 General] Jerry-Hins:
FM can be used perfectly?
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Thanks Smokerman. But this is rom not Alessio.

FM can be used perfectly? : Yes perfect
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
I didnt test it but i dont see why it wouldnt work.
[XPERIA X8 General] Neur0Nerd:
I tested it and it works very well.

Envoyé depuis mon ELisha avec Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
I tested it and it works very well.

Yes bro. I tested. Full working radio
[XPERIA X8 General] sneshy02:
Fastest and stable rom, good battery life with awesome antutu score, thanks for this great rom :good:
[XPERIA X8 General] jose385:
Elisha awaiting RC3 looks very nice,:D good job hopefully soon being pulled out :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Soon Elisha RC3 . Thanks.
[XPERIA X8 General] Neur0Nerd:
OK and what about LinuXperia. ? ? ?. Cause ELisha R2 is the worst rom I've ever used. Too laggy. LX 11 was awsomly good.

Envoyé depuis mon ELisha avec Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
Work will be organized. It would be better.
[XPERIA X8 General] Neur0Nerd:
I hope so

Envoyé depuis mon ELisha avec Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 General] Pisculishi:
So, Wait :)