linux

[Clive S]

hi all, ive unsuccessfully trying to install linuxcnc on my laptop, i have a working version of Ubuntu but cant find a successful install for the linuxcnc, can anyone help or share a link, i have found links that go back to older version of Ubuntu but nothing up to date, HELP!!!

Have you tried here http://www.linuxcnc.org/ and used the live cd. Its not good using laptops for cnc as they use power saving etc. ..Clive

[universally]

yeah ive managed to do it, lord knows how but its on, just wanted to have a look at it really, will use a desktop for cnc, cheers clive

[Neale]

...and don't try to install Ubuntu and then LinuxCNC. LinuxCNC includes a custom-built Linux kernel that has been specially crafted to improve real-time operation. Download the kit from the LinuxCNC site, burn a DVD or write to a memory stick (the site gives instructions) and boot/install from that. That gives you all you need - it works pretty well. I went through the process a few weeks back when rebuilding a PC.