Has anyone used Linux on this machine? Has anyone run Linux on the Toshiba Portege R835-P56x, whether installed or a live Linux distribution booted from a CD/DVD or USB stick?
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I have been running Ubuntu 11.04 on it for about a month and so far everything is great, no compatibility issues (though I admit I haven't put it through a full on stress test). I will say that I had to update the kernel from 2.6.38 (the default on installation) to 2.6.39 to resolve a freezing issue, but since then I have not had any problems. I have not tried installing any other Linux distributions.
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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.
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O just saw the first post not all there. Heres the rest.. I am also looking forward to "PicUntu" which will allow a linux android dual boot. With "linux PicUntu" the issues with flash support and the websites like cbs,hulu recognizing the pc as android, and thereby blocking the device, should no longer be an issue simce i would see picuntu, a version of Ubuntu, instead. But there is no timetable as to when it will be ready for the average customer. Another poster mentioned slatedroid for articles referring to picuntu. So i continue to wait.
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Yes - right out of the box for windows. With Linux you'll need to re-partition the drive. The process in detailed in my review. Hope this is helpful.
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I just used an old router power cable. About the drivers, I still haven't gotten them to work. In order to use them with RasPi, you have to re-build the kernel. They don't tell you that in any of the info.If you do buy it though, could you please email me a copy of the Linux drivers from the disk?
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Yes, I have linux installed on mine and use it as a htpc / light weight server so it's always on.
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HP won't sell it without an operating system. Linux doesn't require a brand new PC. Take an older one and install Linux. I put Ubuntu in some older PCs - works very well.
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The unit definitely works well with Linux. I'm running a Mint (Mate) 17- 32 bit OS installed on an old DELL laptop, and the unit worked right out of the box. Never used or needed the driver disc. It is driving a 5.1 speaker system from Logitech.
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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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I believe it will work with Linux. I do have a fair return policy if it doesn't work.
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yes. you can install linux in this laptop easily ;) and you can find drivers in lenovo support site.
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Yes, except the touchpad it works great, I highly recommend it.You will need a recent kernel to get the touchpad to work (3.14 and up I believe), but even then it's not working that good at this point, and notably doesn't come back after a suspend/resume.I have been running Fedora 20 (3.15.x kernel) on it for more than a month and have not noticed any instability besides that.
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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.
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No problems, dualbooting win7 and linux mint (it's a ubuntu based os)both 64bit, just make sure you're using mbr, and not gpt.
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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.
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MX-14 Linux runs well as a standalone, or dual booted with WinXP, and Mepis Linux.. Have printers, scanners and large sign cutter I can not replace with win7 or win 8 software so will Keep WinXP off .line for years! This is a nice drive, decent priced unit, but would like a bit more storage, that will take another year or two as the price continues to come down..
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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.