Is their Linux or BSD support for this system?
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This system is very generic hardware - I can't speak to all Linux systems, but Debian/Ubuntu installs just fine. You need to know what you're doing as some installers are looking specifically for a CD device during install. If you want to get around that issue, get yourself a USB CD or DVD drive.Once you get past any issue with the installer (and that's not a hardware issue - it's an issue with the installation code) it will run Linux just fine. This unit will run better with the command line, but it runs lightweight GUIs perfectly well.
870669
I am running pfSense 2.0.3 which is FreeBSD 8.1 and everything is working well.
870670
I installed openbsd 5.2 on it to use it as a firewall + transparent proxy and it works great!
870671
Yes. It works well with Linux (not using GUI). Running CentOS 6.4 as a router and OpenVPN server.
870672
Yup, running pfsense on it for my router. I didn't see any oddball hardware in it, so Linux should run fine as well.
870673
Untangle also runs on it. But If you are looking for desktop you should try Ubuntu 13
120633
I don't know, I installed a Linux distribution on it... more details here: http://mozzwald.com/
599403
don't know. go to their website and look for yourself. They have a listing of all supported OS platforms and deceives.
1252651
I'm not sure about installing Linux on this system but the Windows 8 operating system that came with this PC is apparently faulty. My PC shuts down for no reason at all every couple minutes. It really frustrates me, so thinking on installing (if I can afford a copy) Windows 7 to see if this problem stops.
1528778
No answer for using it with a Linux system, but works great with my home brew set up.There are way bettercamers, but have no complaints with this one.
1985679
It doesnot support linux. I have tried it on Ubuntu and Fedora. Use only for windows.
1946212
What operating system are you using? I use Linux and everything works out of the box.
499073
I've been using it since February without any complaints, but it would be even better if it would be possible to use linux instead of Windows 8.1. Unfortunatly Asus does not provide any support to linux.
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller. ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back. i suggest linux mint or zorin. doesn't cost a dime.
2280773
You can install an OS onto it. I have it running Linux in a dual boot configuration right now
563380
As i recall, it didn't actually ship with a version of Linux installed. The first thing I did was install Ubuntu and its been working fine. I bought this laptop a few months ago, though, so I may have forgotten...
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Officially only Win/Mac OSs are supported. It doesn't come with a Linux driver and Genius website doesn't provide one. However, http:// goo.gl/7FK
30540
Don't know. My understanding is that operating system support is the deciding factor. Suggest reviewing published specs for OS support.
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says on side of box works with windows. and 350 watt power supply req. so no mention of linux. says directx by ms. so might not work. email the mfg if want to.
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Yes, if you go to the product page from SuperMicro, they list several linux OS. Quote "supported operating systems: RedHat Enterprise, Fedora 9, SuSE and CentOS"
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It is off the shelf hardware. It should work with Linux distributions AFAIK. You can build your own for slightly cheaper, but not too much cheaper. For the extra money, you do get warranty support on the hardware as well as having it tested and burnt in. That was worth my mine for having the piece of mind. Search for the free as mini reviews and you can get a breakdown of the hardware to check compatibility.
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Dont know, but picked up version 6 from Best buy fall of 2006, works out of the box, NO issues at all and have put it through the paces, to date have not rebooted, hell I did not even load the software on the CD. Check the addition product info from users at the bottom of the main page for info links summarizes everything."GL" is the continuation of the Linux support, also has the additional memory like the original "G" versions.