Has anyone tried running linux on this computer?
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I have not tried, but that is an option I have considered. I definitely think Windows 7 would work better than 8 on this machine because 7 is a "lighter" operating system (doesn't take as much to run it). I think Linux would be even better, I am just not sure if Linux has all the drivers.
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No OS on this one. I used Ubuntu Linux, which took soem tweaking to run well. You can use any OS you would like.
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I believe it will work with Linux. I do have a fair return policy if it doesn't work.
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You can install an OS onto it. I have it running Linux in a dual boot configuration right now
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I'm also looking at this laptop myself. I've been wondering if it will run fine with Linux, and from the input here things are looking good! I'm looking to run Debian, probably the testing branch as it has a little more up-to-date kernel and software, but I'm also considering Arch. That distro is always on the bleeding edge so the most recent software should (hopefully) pick up every piece of hardware on this machine.
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It works on Linux Mint 16 (thus Ubuntu), openSUSE, and Debian out of the box. I haven't tested others.
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I haven't tried it with linux, but the windows driver will not work, you have to find one for linux
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Heavens yes. Also, go to Distrowatch and look at the all the Linux programs out there. It will run those too. Understand this: the people who make the boards, and Intel is excellent here, make them to run in a standard format so any operating system out there can handle them. Further, 10 something is out there and coming down the pike.. that board, and almost all the boards sold on Amazon will handle 10 when it gets here. SOME.. some of the boards are made for older input devices, and older operating systems. NOT the new ones which are universal. It is, by the way, and excellent, excellent board.
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I haven't tried it with Linux...yet. Haha. I'm guessing you wont have many problems.
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Running CentOs and Ubuntu without issue. Only hardware feature I have not tested is the bluetooth.
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Well, after you make it to work, it does! I had to put in a lot of effort to dig out the solution. When I contacted ASUS support for it, I was bluntly refused support for Linux OS.BTW I am on Ubuntu 12.04, not sure if that matters though.
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I used it on Mint, and got it working, but it didn't perform as well as it did on windows. It broke and they wouldn't honor the warranty so I can't test on my current distro. I would say go with something else for Linux.
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I don't see why not! I don't use the operating system, but my understanding of Ubuntu is that it is less demanding on system resources. If your are a Amazon prime member, I would suggest you give it a try. If it doesn't perform the only money you will be out is the return shipping cost.
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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.
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Yes to Win and Mac. Haven't tried Linux, though I'd assume yes, as I don't see any reason for it not to.
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I'm running Linux Fedora, and it works like a charm with no setup at all. just plug it in and go. I've never tried Ubuntu, but I assume it would be pretty much the same.
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What operating system are you using? I use Linux and everything works out of the box.