Anyone tried to install Ubuntu or any other Linux OS? More precisely, did the video output work?
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I'm using dual boot with Windows and Ubuntu 12.04. Video is working fine except the initial brightness. Just follow this simple help to fix the initial brightness problem and enjoy :-)
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I don't think it matters what OS. You have... I just plugged it into my monitor and the flat screen and it worked
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I don't have Linux here. A Google (can I say that here?) search revealed that some geeks say it works out of the box. Others say it doesn't without modifying config files. It's two bucks, try it. You may like it. If not then wrap it up as a fun Christmas gift for your favorite Windows guru who has to have everything. cya...
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yes,all you have to do is "google" the chipset which is listed on the specs sheet that's pictured with the set up.p/s:this set up works great,it's just too bad that it doesn't work w/ "win 8" &"win 7" will be a goner in a few yrs just like "xp" & very soon "vista".but it will still work w/ most "linux".
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I used mine with Linux.. It never really tried with Windows 8. It really did not work right...distorted video.....
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i'm running ubuntu and it works perfectly... nothing special needed to work... you may need to go to sound settings to make sure it's your default audio output.
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Yes, but unfortunately not with Linux. If anyone has found the drivers and software that works under Linux, please post.
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Did you ever find out if this was compatible with Linux? I see the v1 is listed, but can't find anything on the v2.
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I tried to install Linux on it right after getting my hands on, but could not boot from CD. I think it is something about encrypted or locked boot loader. I was busy so I did not bother myself looking for a solution. But soon, I'll give it another try and find out the possible solutions and I think it is not that hard to get resolved.Reg's,Rodi
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Sorry I only use this board in an HTPC running XBMC (Linux OS) but it works flawlessly for video.
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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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Mine did not, but Linux installed with out any issues. I purchased one install disk and the rest of the OS downloaded easily. I am a happy camper
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Does the DVD drive need to be formatted specifically for Linux? The ones I have seen say they will for Windows, but I don't see anything about them working with Linux.
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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.
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Mine works fine. Using it on a Linux Mint 17 system with a 26 inch monitor.
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I have not tested with the newer version of Ubuntu. On pclinuxos with a kernel newer than 3.10 the hardware driver included does not work well at all. The driver from the manufacturer will need extra work to compile.
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i never got mine working with any its junk i use a pc dvr, also i contatced the manufacture and they wont give any firmware update or any flash rom to put other linux on it