These instructions assume you are starting out with a machine running Windows 7/8/10 (not necessarily the same one you plan to install Ubuntu on). We’ll include instructions for all of that. It works on all of them, but some MKs require more tinkering to get up and running. Toughbook CF-31 MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4 and MK5. We’ll be installing Ubuntu version 20.04, the latest stable release at the time of this writing, but if you want to try one of the related distros like Kubuntu or Lubuntu, the steps are roughly the same. It’s stable and well supported, robust, but still lighter weight than Windows. Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or you’re already an enthusiast, you can’t go wrong with Ubuntu. One of the most popular and user-friendly Linux distros is called Ubuntu. A distro contains the user interface and any necessary applications. Intel Dual Band Wireless AC8265 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (mk1)īluetooth 4.1 / Bluetooth 4.0 (Windows 7)ĤG LTE-Advanced multi carrier mobile broadband with satellite GPSĬhoice on tablet of 1D/2D capable barcode reader (N6603), serial (true), or second USB 2.Linux operating systems come in many flavors known as distributions, or “distros” for short. MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, IP65, ANSI hazardous location C1D2ġ080p webcam w/privacy cover & dual array mic with nfrared with Windows Hello support /8MP rear camera with autofocus Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (Windows 7 Pro optional) – 1.1GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.9GHz, 12MB cache (optional)(mk2)Ģ56GB M.2 (NGFF) 2280 SSD (SATA III) (mk1)ĥ12GB or 1TB (optional) removable OPAL NVMe SSDġ2.0” QHD LED 2160 x 1440 (2-1200 nit sunlight viewable) / Multi-touch + digitizer (10-point capacitive / gloved capable) (mk1)ĨGB standard / 16GB upgradeable (DDR3-1866MHz PC3-14900) (mk1)įactory installed 16GB or 32GB RAM (optional) Intel Core i7-10810U vPro six-core processor Intel Core i5-10310U vPro quad-core processor

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Intel Core i5-7300U vPro Processor, 2.6GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, 3MB Cache (standard) / Intel Core i7-7600U vPro Processor, 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz, 4MB Cache (optional)(mk1)

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