Hi
I have just migrated to linux recently and i must say that it is a very decent os. I downloaded the live cd from the ubuntu site and burned it to cd. When i try to run the cd, everything comes up but there is also the unbearable fan noise. When i boot normally from windows i have a driver istalled to quiet the fan. Is there anyway to do the same for ubuntu because i reall like the system and dont want to give it up for some fan noise.

Thanks

How to control fan speed.

It might be easier depending on how familiar you are overall with Linux to install Synaptic or Automatix & using those type of programs download GKrellM instead.

how do you istall these programs. I do't quite follow what you are suggeesting. I am very new to LINUX. This is my first experience with it. Can you guide me step by step

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http://www.getautomatix.com/

Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'

also what do you mean by using those program install GKrellM instead. What does this program do and how to make it stop the noise
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If you do not have Synaptic or Automatix, I'm sure you have Adept - you could use that to install GKrellM & while you are at it you should install Automatix2 since you are running Feisty.

Pulling up the K Menu & navigating to System will allow you to accomplish this.

installing the GKrellM will not efect anything on my machine will it. I dont want anything to be messed u with my xp. I just want it to be temporary so that when i am using the live cd the annyoying fan won't be on. THis isn't going to change the bios or anything will it. Can you explain more on what it does.

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http://members.dslextreme.com/users...

and no, you cannot use it with your live CD ... this is for your installed linux distro.

Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'

is there any fix for the live cd then becaus installing linux will require me to partition and do all that and i really dont know how to do that.

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just follow the on screen instructions during the installation.

and here's a comprehensive guide:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/I386

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowtoPartition

however, you should backup you important data.

Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'

so there definetly isn't a way to quiet the fan during the live cd run?

What you probably hear is the CD spinning. There is no way to avoid this other than installing it on your hard drive.