Sep 01, 2010 More HP related links that you should check for pre-installed linux hardware: HP Mini 5103, HP Mini 100e, HP Mini 5102 Eight Virtues - A lot of choice for people looking for Linux pre-installed laptops. Frostbite Systems - 'Meet the specific open source needs of individuals, while helping to train or introduce people to the superior Linux. Drivers and (necessary) Pre-installed Software 07:03 AM. Product: HPE-450t CTO. Drivers and (necessary) Pre-installed Software. The 'driver updater' software finds the older version of the software on the HP/Dell/Lenovo system, and recommends the updated software, from the manufacturer, downloads it, and installs it.
Companies that sell computers with GNU/Linux preinstalled
There are computers capable of running with only free software. These computers put the user in complete control of per computer and are endorsed by FSF's Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification program. For a list of companies that sell this type of computers, look at fsf.org/ryf.
There are also computers that come pre-installed with a fully free GNU/Linux operating system but require the use of a proprietary BIOS and if it is an Intel computer, it might contain Intel ME, which is a backdoor. These computers are not certified by the FSF's Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification program. For list of companies that sell this type of computers, look here.
When I saw someone was asking to see what programs were installed, I instantly thought the most direct (although incomplete) way would be to take a look into /usr/bin and /usr/sbin. Then I had second thoughts about sbin since it contains things that are more exotic (I explain below what I mean).
Since the person introduced himself as a newbie, I assumed that he just wanted to see what programs (like firefox, kmail...) were installed. And the simplest way to help was to suggest him to take a peek in /usr/bin. Of course, there are a lot of things in sbin but I felt that the user was looking for things like firefox rather than sshd or traceroute.
I know where programs are. In /usr/bin but also sbin and elsewhere. My goal was not to be technically flawless but rather to provide with a simple and immediate answer. It seemed to me more simple than exploring the packages and it probably met the needs of the person who posted the message.
I still think that looking in /usr/bin is the simplest way to answer questions like 'do I have mozilla?' which what I understood was the purpose athough it will miss a lot of things.
Since the person introduced himself as a newbie, I assumed that he just wanted to see what programs (like firefox, kmail...) were installed. And the simplest way to help was to suggest him to take a peek in /usr/bin. Of course, there are a lot of things in sbin but I felt that the user was looking for things like firefox rather than sshd or traceroute.
I know where programs are. In /usr/bin but also sbin and elsewhere. My goal was not to be technically flawless but rather to provide with a simple and immediate answer. It seemed to me more simple than exploring the packages and it probably met the needs of the person who posted the message.
I still think that looking in /usr/bin is the simplest way to answer questions like 'do I have mozilla?' which what I understood was the purpose athough it will miss a lot of things.