[WLUG] Should I switch to Ubuntu?

[Jeff Hanson]

The laptop is probably using UEFI so Ubuntu is an option but can be more
complicated to set up than older BIOS-based systems, especially if you want
to dual-boot Win8 and Ubuntu.

The printer should have built-in diagnostics.  Try to find them and see
what its network settings are, the IP address in particular.

The printer should be supported by Ubuntu.  CUPS should have drivers for it
and the hplip package has utils for most HP printers.

On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 10:27 PM, gordon webb <gordonwebb1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello All
>
> Would you switch from Windows 8.1 to Ubuntu 14.1?  Or, where can I go for
> help with the printer's wireless connection?
>
> Just got a HP Lap top model 15-r031ds.  It has Windows 8.1 for an
> operating system.  Can't get the thing to work wirelessly with my
> HP Diskjet  6988 printer.  I have spent hours with out success.   I have
> this lap top wirelessly connection to the router / internet that's okay.
>
> I have been happier with Ubuntu in the past, its just that this thing is
> new and I think  a fairly new operating system.
>
> Gordon
>
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