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#106

System: Host: PabsPC Kernel: 4.8.0-37-generic x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: MATE 1.16.0 Distro: Ubuntu 16.10 Machine: System: Gigabyte product: N/A Mobo: Gigabyte model: F2A78M-D3H v: x.x BIOS: American Megatrends v: F2 date: 12/28/2013 CPU: Dual core AMD A10-7850K APU with Radeon R7 Graphics (-HT-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB clock speeds: max: 3700 MHz 1: 2400 MHz 2: 1700 MHz 3: 1700 MHz 4: 2400 MHz Graphics: Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Kaveri [Radeon R7 Graphics] Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa) Resolution: [email protected] GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on AMD KAVERI (DRM 2.46.0 / 4.8.0-37-generic, LLVM 3.9.1) GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 13.0.3 - padoka PPA Audio: Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller driver: snd_hda_intel Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Kaveri HDMI/DP Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-37-generic Network: Card-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169 Card-2: Ralink RT5362 PCI 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter driver: rt2800pci Drives: HDD Total Size: 250.1GB (5.6% used) ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD2500AVVS size: 250.1GB

Brand and Model: Custom

Ubuntu MATE: Version? 16.10 Architecture? x64bit BIOS or UEFI mode?not sure
Any other OS installed? windows 10
 
Additional devices: none
 
Performance - is it fast? Responsive? Sluggish? Good enough? Sluggish when playing games even simple ones, fast for everything else.
Open Source or proprietary drivers? Open source, except CPU microcode from AMD
Do all the components work as intended? yes
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#107

On my raspberry 2 in xenial :slight_smile:
pi@nameofpi2b: ~ 02:10-10:30 1014 $ sudo inxi -ACDMNSG [sudo] Mot de passe de pi : System: Host: nameofpi2b Kernel: 4.4.44-v7+ armv7l (32 bit) Desktop: N/A Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial Machine: No /sys/class/dmi; using dmidecode: no smbios data available. Old system? CPU: Quad core ARMv7 rev 5 (v7l) (-MCP-) (ARM) clock speeds: max: 900 MHz 1: 900 MHz 2: 900 MHz 3: 900 MHz 4: 900 MHz Graphics: Card: Failed to Detect Video Card! Display Server: X.org 1.18.4 driver: N/A tty size: 204x59 Advanced Data: N/A for root Audio: Card bcm2835 ALSA driver: bcm2835 Sound: ALSA v: k4.4.44-v7+ Network: Card-1: NetGear A6100 AC600 DB Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8811AU] Card-2: Standard Microsystems SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter Drives: HDD Total Size: NA (-) ID-1: /dev/mmcblk0 model: N/A size: 15.9GB
The wifi dongle use a github driver (no driver in ubuntu for 0846:9052).
The screen is a fbtft display 300x480.
No problemo :grinning:

#108 
System:    Host: yoda-HP-15-Notebook-PC Kernel: 4.8.0-22-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.16.0  Distro: Ubuntu 16.10
Machine:   System: Hewlett-Packard (portable) product: HP 15 Notebook PC v: 0975100000405F10000620180
           Mobo: Hewlett-Packard model: 2190 v: 40.1A
           UEFI: Hewlett-Packard v: F.0C date: 01/08/2014
Battery    BAT0: charge: 0.0 Wh 0.0% condition: 0.2/0.2 Wh (100%)
CPU:       Quad core Intel Pentium N3520 (-MCP-) cache: 1024 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 2415 MHz 1: 499 MHz 2: 631 MHz 3: 499 MHz
           4: 499 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Atom Processor Z36xxx/Z37xxx Series Graphics & Display
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel Bay Trail GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.3
Audio:     Card Intel Atom Processor Z36xxx/Z37xxx Series High Definition Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-22-generic
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8101/2/6E PCI Express Fast/Gigabit Ethernet controller
           driver: r8169
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8188EE Wireless Network Adapter
           driver: rtl8188ee
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 750.2GB (1.1% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: HGST_HTS541075A9 size: 750.2GB
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#109 
System:    Host: linuxtwo Kernel: 4.4.0-59-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.12.1  Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   Mobo: Gigabyte model: Z97-HD3 v: x.x
           Bios: American Megatrends v: F6 date: 06/11/2014
CPU:       Quad core Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 (-HT-MCP-) cache: 8192 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 3800 MHz 1: 3780 MHz 2: 3765 MHz 3: 3787 MHz
           4: 3799 MHz 5: 3610 MHz 6: 3719 MHz 7: 3714 MHz 8: 3781 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA G96 [GeForce 9500 GT]
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: nouveau (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on NV96 GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 11.2.0
Audio:     Card Intel 9 Series Family HD Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.4.0-59-generic
Network:   Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 930.2GB (19.6% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: SPCC_Solid_State size: 240.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: SPCC_Solid_State size: 120.0GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdc model: ST320LM000_HM321 size: 320.1GB
           ID-4: /dev/sdd model: WDC_WD2500AAJS size: 250.1GB

Travel machine for winter. Summer use for BOINC calculations. Ubuntu-Mate is my recommendation for ‘new’ users first experience with Linux.

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#110

This is my “Man-Cave” workshop computer, just to do Arduino programming mainly, but I like to keep it neat and up to date, hence U-Mate. I have now moved all my machines, in this order RPi3, i-5 Desktop, MacBookPro and eeePC over to U-Mate. Getting robust environments that perform well and are consistent (as much as can be expected) across these machines is excellent.

rob@eeePC:~$ inxi -ACDMNSG
System:    Host: eeePC Kernel: 4.8.0-37-generic i686 (32 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.16.0  Distro: Ubuntu 16.10
Machine:   System: ASUSTeK product: B202
           Mobo: ASUSTeK model: P5LD2EB-DHS v: Rev 1.xx
           BIOS: American Megatrends v: 1114 date: 09/03/2009
CPU:       Single core Intel Atom N270 (-HT-) cache: 512 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 1600 MHz 1: 1333 MHz 2: 1067 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 945GSE Express Integrated Graphics Controller
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel 945GME x86/MMX/SSE2
           GLX Version: 1.4 Mesa 12.0.3
Audio:     Card Intel NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-37-generic
Network:   Card-1: Ralink RT2790 Wireless 802.11n 1T/2R PCIe driver: rt2800pci
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 80.0GB (12.3% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: ST980811AS size: 80.0GB
rob@eeePC:~$

I have connected this computer to a Philips older 4:3 screen (1280x1024, 19") using the supplied DVI-> VGA adapter and found the screen was not auto detected. Using a DVI-D ->DVI-D cable cured this totally. Thanks to Wolfman and others for tracking this solution down.
Using this provided a temporary remedy until the new cable arrived -

xrandr --newmode "1280x1024_60.00"  109.00  1280 1368 1496 1712  1024 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync
xrandr --addmode VGA1 "1280x1024_60.00"
xrandr --output VGA1 --mode "1280x1024_60.00"

Cheers and thanks to all the people who contribute to the U-Mate community, Rob

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#111

System: Host: Aspire Kernel: 4.4.0-62-generic x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: MATE 1.16.1 Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial Machine: Mobo: Acer model: Garp_BA v: V1.23 Bios: Insyde v: V1.23 date: 06/22/2016 CPU: Dual core Intel Celeron N3050 (-MCP-) cache: 1024 KB clock speeds: max: 2160 MHz 1: 1243 MHz 2: 949 MHz Graphics: Card: Intel Device 22b1 Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 driver: intel Resolution: [email protected] GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6 Audio: Card Intel Device 2284 driver: snd_hda_intel Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.4.0-62-generic Network: Card-1: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 / AR9565 Wireless Network Adapter driver: ath9k Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169 Drives: HDD Total Size: NA (-) ID-1: /dev/mmcblk0 model: N/A size: 31.3GB
Hello!
I’m using Ubuntu Mate on my Acer Netbook (ES1-131)
Everything works beautifully out of box. I only wish the web browsing would be a little faster. It is sometimes laggy. But I know, my maschine has a weak processor.

Best regards: Stefan

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Lightweight Browsers
#112 
 inxi -ACDMNS
System:    Host: oldrocker99-MS-7693 Kernel: 4.10.0-8-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.17.2
           Distro: Ubuntu Zesty Zapus (development branch)
Machine:   Device: desktop Mobo: MSI model: 970 GAMING (MS-7693) v: 4.0
           BIOS: American Megatrends v: V22.2 date: 12/16/2014
CPU:       Octa core AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core (-MCP-) cache: 16384 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 3999 MHz 1: 3999 MHz 2: 3999 MHz 3: 3999 MHz
           4: 3999 MHz 5: 3999 MHz 6: 3999 MHz 7: 3999 MHz 8: 3999 MHz
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA Device 0fba driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA)
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-3 Logitech Webcam C270 driver: USB Audio
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.10.0-8-generic
Network:   Card-1: Qualcomm Atheros AR93xx Wireless Network Adapter
           driver: ath9k
           Card-2: Qualcomm Atheros Killer E220x Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: alx
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 21259.8GB (71.7% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: KINGSTON_SV300S3 size: 240.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD30EZRX size: 3000.6GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdc model: WDC_WD10EADS size: 1000.2GB
           ID-4: USB /dev/sdd model: Backup+_Desk size: 5001.0GB
           ID-5: USB /dev/sde model: Expansion_Desk size: 5001.0GB
           ID-6: USB /dev/sdf model: FA_GoFlex_Desk size: 3000.6GB
           ID-7: USB /dev/sdg model: My_Book_1230 size: 4000.8GB
           ID-8: USB /dev/sdh model: Cruzer_Glide size: 15.6GB
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#115

Running an old Dell XPS 430 - It actually runs really well!

Processor
---------
Architecture:          x86_64
CPU op-mode(s):        32-bit, 64-bit
Byte Order:            Little Endian
CPU(s):                4
On-line CPU(s) list:   0-3
Thread(s) per core:    1
Core(s) per socket:    4
Socket(s):             1
NUMA node(s):          1
Vendor ID:             GenuineIntel
CPU family:            6
Model:                 23
Model name:            Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU    Q8300  @ 2.50GHz
Stepping:              10
CPU MHz:               2000.000
CPU max MHz:           2499.0000
CPU min MHz:           2000.0000
BogoMIPS:              4987.79
L1d cache:             32K
L1i cache:             32K
L2 cache:              2048K

Memory
------
Total Memory		: 8107320 kB  DDR3 

Display
-------
Resolution		: 1920x1080 pixels
Vendor		: NVIDIA Corporation
Renderer		: GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS/PCIe/SSE2
Version		: 2.1.2 NVIDIA 304.135

Audio Adapter		: HDA-Intel - HDA Intel
Audio Adapter		: CX23885 - Conexant CX23885

Drives
----------
HDD - ATA ST3750630AS -- Seagate 750GB 3.5 3H SATA 
CD/DVD - Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7200S

Operating System
----------------------------
-Version-
Kernel		: Linux 4.4.0-64-generic (x86_64)
Compiled		: #85-Ubuntu SMP Mon Feb 20 11:50:30 UTC 2017
C Library		: Unknown
Default C Compiler		: GNU C Compiler version 5.4.0 20160609 (Ubuntu 5.4.0-6ubuntu1~16.04.4) 
Distribution		: Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS
Desktop Environment		: MATE (mate)

I have a machine with one of those older AMD Athlon triples. I’ve overclocked it a bit, so it really is fast. I tried to unlock the 4th core, but that didn’t work very well, so I’ve stuck with just the minor overclocking.

For the price range, that processor has been one of the best I’ve owned.

Cheers!

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#116 
System:    Host: danespellbinder Kernel: 4.4.0-66-generic x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: MATE 1.12.1
Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   System: Dell product: Inspiron 530
Mobo: Dell model: 0FM586 Bios: Dell v: 1.0.18 date: 02/24/2009
CPU:       Quad core Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 (-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 2400 MHz 1: 2400 MHz 2: 2400 MHz 3: 1600 MHz 4: 2400 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GK107 [GeForce GTX 650]
Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: nvidia (unloaded: fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
Resolution: [email protected]
GLX Renderer: GeForce GTX 650/PCIe/SSE2 GLX Version: 4.5.0 NVIDIA 367.57
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA GK107 HDMI Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel Sound: ALSA v: k4.4.0-66-generic
           Card-2 Intel 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82562V-2 10/100 Network Connection driver: e1000e
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8169 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 480.1GB (11.3% used) ID-1: /dev/sda model: SSD2SC240G1SA754 size: 240.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: SSD2SC240G1SA754 size: 240.1GB

That’s my current system today - I’ve been using this system since 2009 - so it has lasted me well. I bought this from the Dell Outlet. Paid $249 for it, and then about 2 years ago I bumped it to 8GB of memory and the 2 SSDs and the better video card. Not bad for the $600 I put into over the 8 years I’ve used it.

But it’s replacement has just shipped. I post those specs once it arrives! I’m hoping I can get 8 years out of it as well!

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#117 
System:    Host: 7 Kernel: 4.4.0-66-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.12.1  Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   System: Gigabyte product: N/A
           Mobo: Gigabyte model: F2A68HM-H v: x.x
           Bios: American Megatrends v: FB date: 04/22/2015
CPU:       Quad core AMD A8-7600 Radeon R7 10 Compute Cores 4C+6G (-MCP-) cache: 8192 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 3100 MHz 1: 1900 MHz 2: 1900 MHz 3: 1900 MHz
           4: 1900 MHz
Audio:     Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Kaveri HDMI/DP Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.4.0-66-generic
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
           Card-2: Qualcomm Atheros AR93xx Wireless Network Adapter
           driver: ath9k
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 2320.5GB (0.8% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD2003FYPS size: 2000.4GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: MAXTOR_STM332062 size: 320.1GB
#118

I have what I consider the bare minimum of resources. It’s brand new, and it was a gift, so I can’t complain. haha

System:    Host: Annie Kernel: 4.8.0-41-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.16.0  Distro: Ubuntu 16.10
Machine:   System: Dell (portable) product: Inspiron 3558
           Mobo: Dell model: 0PNFDX v: A00 UEFI: Dell v: A11 date: 09/06/2016
Battery    BAT0: charge: 28.0 Wh 108.6% condition: 25.8/28.0 Wh (92%)
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core i3-5015U (-HT-MCP-) cache: 3072 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 2000 MHz 1: 2000 MHz 2: 2000 MHz 3: 2000 MHz
           4: 2000 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel HD Graphics 5500
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Broadwell GT2)
           GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6
Audio:     Card-1 Intel Wildcat Point-LP High Definition Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Intel Broadwell-U Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-41-generic
Network:   Card-1: Intel Wireless 3160 driver: iwlwifi
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8101/2/6E PCI Express Fast/Gigabit Ethernet controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1000.2GB (9.6% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: TOSHIBA_MQ01ABD1 size: 1000.2GB
#120

I rather just describe my system:

Model: johnnyrevival 7.4.5 or something (built from parts)

Windows 10 Education 64-bit (like Enterprise edition) and Ubuntu-MATE 16.04.2 64-bit, all EFI.

AMD A8 7600 3,1 ghz 4x, Asus A68HM-Plus (I know they suck, but I have strict budget atm, Im planning to get some good i5 with some average mobo)

8 gb DDR3 1600 mhz

Gtx 1060 3 gb

240 gb SSD, Samsung

1 tb hdd

Zyxel NWD 6505 wifi dongle that works well in Windows but not at all in Linux, as it has mt7610u chipset and the original driver stopped working after kernel 2.6 or something, and last time someones fixed version worked in 4.4 or something.

Wireless keyb and mouse, 42" tv as monitor, couch as pc seat ^^

Im glad with my system, just cpu, mobo and wifi dongle I would change… but my current cpu works well, its just a bottle neck when playing some cpu hungry 3D games. My gfx card would handle them well.

Oh yes, and tv I would change, because its hd ready and not full hd. Also some quick screen would be good, higher hz you know :slight_smile:

#121

As promised - here is my updated Dell XPS system!!

System:    Host: CMK-XPS8910 Kernel: 4.8.0-22-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.16.0  Distro: Ubuntu 16.10
Machine:   System: Dell product: XPS 8910 v: 1.0.10
           Mobo: Dell model: 0WPMFG v: A00
           UEFI [Legacy]: Dell v: 1.0.10 date: 11/11/2016
CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i7-6700 (-HT-MCP-) cache: 8192 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 4000 MHz 1: 833 MHz 2: 799 MHz 3: 799 MHz
           4: 799 MHz 5: 881 MHz 6: 799 MHz 7: 799 MHz 8: 855 MHz
Graphics:  Card-1: Intel HD Graphics 530
           Card-2: NVIDIA GM107 [GeForce GTX 750 Ti]
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: nvidia 
           (unloaded: fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: N/A GLX Version: N/A
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA Device 0fbc driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Intel Sunrise Point-H HD Audio driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-22-generic
Network:   Card-1: Intel Wireless 3165 driver: iwlwifi
           Card-2: Qualcomm Atheros QCA8171 Gigabit Ethernet driver: alx
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1480.3GB (0.9% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: SSD2SC240G1SA754 size: 240.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: SSD2SC240G1SA754 size: 240.1GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdc model: ST1000DM003 size: 1000.2GB

So that is what I’m currently using - Cost me net $500! Hope it lasts the better part of a decade!

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#122 
System:    Host: TuxHerve Kernel: 4.9.18-040918-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.12.1  Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   System: TUXEDO (portable) product: N24_25BU
           Mobo: TUXEDO model: N24_25BU
           Bios: American Megatrends v: 5.12 date: 12/21/2016
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core i7-7500U (-HT-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 3500 MHz 1: 499 MHz 2: 500 MHz 3: 498 MHz
           4: 499 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Device 5916
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel HD Graphics 620 (Kabylake GT2)
           GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 17.1.0-devel
Audio:     Card Intel Device 9d71 driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.9.18-040918-generic
Network:   Card-1: Intel Device 24fd driver: iwlwifi
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 2000.4GB (1.0% used)
           ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 model: N/A size: 1024.2GB
           ID-2: /dev/sda model: Samsung_SSD_850 size: 2000.4GB

Just got it for a couple of hours, with U. Mate preinstalled; everything I tried works for now (but I didn’t try a lot yet!)

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Mate on a Tuxedo laptop (BU1506)
#123

System:
Host: Ishkur-Mate Kernel: 4.8.17-040817-generic x86_64 (64 bit) Desktop: MATE 1.12.1
Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:
Mobo: ASUSTeK model: A88XM-A v: Rev X.0x Bios: American Megatrends v: 3001 date: 03/09/2016
CPU: Quad core AMD A10-7860K Radeon R7 12 Compute Cores 4C+8G (-HT-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB
clock speeds: max: 3600 MHz 1: 1400 MHz 2: 1900 MHz 3: 2500 MHz 4: 1900 MHz
Graphics:
Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Kaveri [Radeon R7 Graphics]
Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
Resolution: [email protected]
GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on AMD KAVERI (DRM 2.46.0 / 4.8.17-040817-generic, LLVM 3.8.0)
GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6
Audio:
Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller driver: snd_hda_intel
Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Kaveri HDMI/DP Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.17-040817-generic
Network:
Card-1: Intel Wireless 8260 driver: iwlwifi
Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver: r8169
Drives:
HDD Total Size: 3500.7GB (8.1% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: Samsung_SSD_840 size: 500.1GB
ID-2: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD30EFRX size: 3000.6GB

Using this post as a way of saying “hello”, and learning how to use the editor here.

The above configuration is well-burned-in over the last month. I am using NFS/autofs to mount remote shares on other Ubuntu-Mate machines including two converted iMacs(2009 models)

I have tried practically every flavor of Ubuntu out there (Budgie Remix was a favorite, but lite on tested features)
MATE has, for whatever reasons, proven to be the most stable. I don’t have the freezes that I had with Unity. And, once I installed GEdit, it was a perfect fit for me and the hardware.

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#124 
System:    Host: UbuntuMate Kernel: 4.8.0-46-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
Desktop: MATE 1.16.0  Distro: Ubuntu 16.10
Machine:   System: Gigabyte product: N/A
           Mobo: Gigabyte model: 970A-DS3P v: x.x
           UEFI: American Megatrends v: FA date: 10/21/2014
CPU:       Quad core AMD FX-8320E Eight-Core (-HT-MCP-) cache: 8192 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 3200 MHz 1: 1400 MHz 2: 1800 MHz 3: 1400 MHz
           4: 1400 MHz 5: 1400 MHz 6: 1400 MHz 7: 1400 MHz 8: 1400 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Hawaii PRO [Radeon R9 290/390]
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected], [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on AMD HAWAII (DRM 2.46.0 / 4.8.0-46-generic, LLVM 3.8.1)
           GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6
Audio:     Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Hawaii HDMI Audio [Radeon R9 290/290X / 390/390X]
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA)
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-46-generic
Network:   Card: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1525.3GB (1.8% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: Crucial_CT525MX3 size: 525.1GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: ST1000DM003 size: 1000.2GB
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#125

Brand and model - Dell Optiplex 780 SFF
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33Ghz
Memory - 12 GB
HDD - 122 GB

Release 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) 64-bit
Kernel Linux 4.8.0-22-generic x86_64
MATE 1.16.0

Everything works great. Didn’t have to do anything special for everything to work. System runs smooth. Only hick-ups I get is waiting for HDD access. SSD will probably be in my future, but this is good enough for now.

Even though the system is from 2009, it serves me well as a web browsing and word processing machine.

Paid $80 for the computer
Paid $24 for the processor upgrade
Paid $50 for the RAM upgrade

Can’t complain about the price

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#126 
System:    Host: local Kernel: 4.8.0-46-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.12.1  Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   Mobo: Acer model: Ironman_SK v: V1.03
           Bios: Insyde v: V1.03 date: 03/21/2016
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core i5-6200U (-HT-MCP-) cache: 3072 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 2800 MHz 1: 430 MHz 2: 402 MHz 3: 428 MHz
           4: 425 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Sky Lake Integrated Graphics
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel HD Graphics 520 (Skylake GT2)
           GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6
Audio:     Card Intel Sunrise Point-LP HD Audio driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-46-generic
Network:   Card-1: Qualcomm Atheros Device 0042 driver: ath10k_pci
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1000.2GB (7.3% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: ST1000LM024_HN size: 1000.2GB
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#127

Two more pieces of hardware I added in the meantime, both of which work fine with Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2:

  • Miditech Midilink Mini USB MIDI adapter
  • Yamaha Reface series keyboard
    Both are class-compliant and thus don’t require any additional drivers.

The Reface is also recognized by the https://soundmondo.yamahasynth.com/ website when using Chromium or Google Chrome with WebMIDI enabled, assuming it is connected via USB directly. They apparently check for the device name and don’t allow you to pick a one explicitly.

Finally I tried starting the Reface firmware updater for Windows via WINE (2.6 right now), and it did start up and detect all connected MIDI devices.
I have not yet performed an update, though - not sure yet if I want to risk it, as firmware updates can cause issues if something goes wrong.

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#128 
System:    Host: dellmate-Studio-1745 Kernel: 4.8.0-49-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
           Desktop: MATE 1.12.1  Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine:   Mobo: Dell model: 0J503P v: A04 Bios: Dell v: A04 date: 03/22/2011
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core2 Duo T9600 (-MCP-) cache: 6144 KB 
           clock speeds: max: 2801 MHz 1: 2133 MHz 2: 1600 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] RV730/M96 [Mobility Radeon HD 4650/5165]
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: [email protected]
           GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on AMD RV730 (DRM 2.46.0 / 4.8.0-49-generic, LLVM 3.8.0)
           GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 12.0.6
Audio:     Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] RV710/730 HDMI Audio [Radeon HD 4000 series]
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Card-2 Intel 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.8.0-49-generic
Network:   Card-1: Intel WiFi Link 5100 driver: iwlwifi
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 500.1GB (9.2% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD5000BEVT size: 500.1GB