Does this laptop run linux?
270554
some of the Linux and Unix versions are supported in Intel based computers. hence its supported.
907732
Yes. One of the cool things about Asus is everything they make has linux drivers.
1892931
You can boot most any linux install from them, yes. I'm here for another for just that purpose. Even a little 512MB will run some distros, but this is adequate for a full-on portable linux operating system with all the bells and whistles. Check out Pendrivelinux dot com.
1058575
I don't have Linux OS. I have Windows. I have not had any problems. I recommend contacting Brother and asking them.
1168995
Yes...I have Linux Lite on it now. Have used Mint..Peppermint...and PClinuxOS also. All work fine.
52973
Has anyone tried Linux on this laptop?Looking at the specifications, it should be a pretty standard installation, except possibly for the Atheros wifi chip, which may require some fiddling.I haven't seen any news on any of the major Linux forums yet, but this laptop is still pretty new as I type this message.
614673
I'm sorry to ask a question on your question but did you every purchase the device and try it on Linux? I was also curious.
336410
Well, it runs Windows 7 soo well that Ubuntu (Linux) should run very well. I have never used Linux, but Windows 7 is a much bigger OS and runs very well. Linux should be extremely fast because it is so small.
1855633
It has run flawlessly for the past year. I run Linux on a Raid 0 array. I have 2 gig of ram. Netflix, and videos are great even with standard video. Four gig, and a souped up video card would be marvelous. Master Rod
1547957
I'm sure you could find some more information on the forums. I personally have not tried running it on Linux. I would imagine you just need to find the correct drivers to run it properly. Good luck.
1111558
Linux will run fine on this board. Ubuntu the same as long as you use the newest version and not LTS. I use steam daily and haven't had an issue at all. Feel free to ask anymore questions.
420529
Yep! Steam supports linux and works great. So far as system req, if you can run steam games you can run linux. Its much leaner than windows. But download the latest version from linuxmint dot com, and make a donation directly to linuxmint foundation. Dont buy this cd sold on amazon here.
639797
yes...this is an excellent computer. I went so far as to replace the OS with linux and downloaded a ton of music, videos, & apps & updated as required....just looked at the previous response, suggest installing Xubuntu instead of Ubuntu due to slim resources on this unit.
207735
Sadly, no. But it is a very reliable laptop. I've had mine for well over 3 years and it still runs strong.
2022666
I never found out. It was my intention to set it up as a multi-linux test computer but when you start it for the first time you are supposed to choose Win 7 or 8. Mine was DOA so I sent it back rather than risk having to buy a copy of Windows just to see if it would work with Linux. I did read the review of a later customer who complained of having difficulty with drivers.
1229894
I have run Ubuntu, Mint, and Debian on two of these laptops. Driver support is good. Depending on which manufacturer's NIC you have, you might have to install non-free drivers for wireless.
1743702
No. It doesn't.It has a Linux OS which is free.Corresponding model with MS OS is ASUS 1015E-DS01