I have one of these, can I install ubuntu on it dual boot? How did you do it? rFIT? from USB Live stick?thanksscott
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im not familiar with Ubuntu but im sure you can install just about anything on there as long as its compatible with the processor and windows , and u can use a usb stick on it too. I just know you cant change the backgrounds on it.
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I would be careful because when I found out that only Windows 7 Starter was on my Acer I upgraded to Windows 7 Premium Home Edition plus MS Office 2013. Now the netbook is extremely slow. Speaking to Acer they said that I should not have changed anything and the Acer is only compatible for what they have installed. There was no indication about the Windows 7 starter version when I bought it otherwise I would have never bought this Acer.
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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.
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Possibly try a different usb port. Or, navigate to the device manager and search for new hardware. It should self install.
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I went to utube and there was a video that led me through the whole install, took my laptop right to my truck and followed along. Just punch in what you need to install and you should be OK.
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It works great with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I did a fresh install of Ubuntu while this wifi USB stick was plugged it. I did the install with a hardwire connection to the Net and had it install the updates which include some wifi support. After completing the install and updates, I unplugged the CatX cable from the PC and Ubuntu immediately found the ASUS wifi adapter and I connected to my wireless network without issue.
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I installed Linux (Fedora 18), can't find the install CD at the moment but there is a printed sticker on the computer with the license key. The Windows install CD/DVD appeared to be something I could use on some other hardware if the need arose. I chunked the Windows stuff somewhere - sorry.
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It works fine with Ubuntu and I see no reason why it wouldn't work OK with CentOS etc. Is there a particular flavour you want to run on it?
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Hi Are you looking for a dual boot between Debian and pfSense, or just Debian? I would have to check w/ an engineer based on your answer to insure there is enough room on the 2Gb DOM. If there is not you can upgrade the drive to a 2.5" SATA spinning or SSD.
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Yes. They have a separate "data" partition that I just formatted and installed ubuntu on. All the components (wifi, eth, touchpad, sound) seems to be working for me. The touch screen works as well, though I don't have much use for it. I didn't use it on Win8 either.
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Simple to upgrade 2 Ram slots. I replaced the HDD with a 1TB Hitachi Travelstar (most reliable drive made), purchased the drive on Amazon and an easy Ram upgrade (also purchased on amazon) I run dual boot Linux; Ubuntu 10.10, Linux Mint 14 and Win 7 Premium all 64bit operating systems. All run fine but the Pen is limited to simply emulating a mouse. The Touch screen is electrostatic not finger touch sensitive. On Win 7 however there are drawing apps and math apps that let you draw with the pen. Must look on bottom to release the hidden pen. The release is called the Pen garage.
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It'd probably be best to consult the WD web site. I didn't partition mine, but I did make it bootable.
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Sorry, I never tried booting from it. It may depend on whether or not your BIOS sees it when it boots. I highly doubt you can do anything with this card before the OS loads.
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I got one installed it checked device manager for properties it is FTDI drivers are 2.8.14.0 date 3/18/11 they are digitally signed M.S. hardware compatible as well, device manager shows it as usb com port 5 on my machine so far the unit works.Art
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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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Of course you can install/dual boot Ubuntu -- but be careful. I find the easiest way to play with Ubuntu (or any other Linux flavor) is to use the Universal USB Installer and run your chosen OS off a flash drive. If, however, you want to install to your physical drive(s), here is an excellent video detailing the procedure: http://youtu.be/taBm_7fHWIg (Note: the HP Envy 14-k120us does not come with a CD/DVD/BD drive. You will have to connect an external optical drive if you want to burn and boot from a DVD,)
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The Bifrost doesn't come with USB built-in. You can send it to Schiit, and have them upgrade it, or buy directly from Schiit, and have it pre-upgraded.
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The box I have had Ubuntu 12.04 pre-installed. I get the sense that you might have trouble installing another distro on the hard drive since they recommend against upgrading the Ubuntu version. You can however boot from another distro from an SD card or even from an external hard drive.