UL30A-X5 with Linux: How well does this laptop work with Linux?
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Yeah, I got Ubuntu running on the X3 (same compy, just silver and a smaller HDD and rated 1 hour less battery life). Natively, only the sound drivers work [with the fn vol +/-/mute working] (neither the ethernet or wireless worked). I found some forum that I don't recall googling about it, and some guy suggested buying an ethernet usb hub to get the necessary packages... Waste of 44bucks. I used ubuntu backports [I am trying to find the packages to link..], restarted and it was running both wireless (with med-strong signal strength compared to win7 with strong+ at this distance) and wired. It glitched once, but a restart and update got it working fine. Without the interwebs on it, you have to download the .deb packages on another system and bring them over with a flashdrive. Screen brightness control so far only works on two settings (adjusted using FN+num key). I haven't messed with it much to get it fully working. Compiz: Fully working, all the effects I like are enabled (i.e. Animations, Cube, 3D windows, etc). I guess that is all to say, if you're a linux nerd like me - you can get it working. It just takes some research and basic know how. EDIT: Oh, and battery life on every laptop I have ever put linux on as lost battery life... I know with mad customization you can get it better. But with battery rated at 11.5hrs for mine, I run Ubuntu for around 6.5 easy (with full performance enabled)... That is just my short experience with it.
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I am using it on XP, but not sure about Linux. I should as it is a physical switch and not software driven.
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Dell sells a version of the XPS 13 with Ubuntu pre-installed, so I would assume the support is pretty good. The best things to look at for linux support are: wireless card/vendor and graphics card/vendor. For wireless cards, Intel &gt; Realtek &gt; Broadcom. Broadcom is going to be a nightmare usually. I have a Realtek card, and it has been pretty good. For graphics, Intel &gt; AMD integrated GPU (on the CPU) &gt; nVIDIA = AMD discrete. If you are not gaming, integrated GPU is your best bet (no graphics card). It looks like this Ultrabook has an Intel graphics card, and integrated GPU, so it should be great. Please note that this is an older version of the XPS 13, and you may want to check out Dell's website to get the newest one.
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UEFI but I had no issues when I installed Ubuntu Linux. Duel booting might be a problem but I do not intend to use this for anything other than Linux.
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I got the U31SD-XH51 with 2nd-Gen Intel iCore5 and a discrete nVidia GPU for heavy tasks (was on sale for $600USD) instead so I can't exactly tell you anything here. Mine runs extremely cool for browsing stuff and watching videos (fan doesn't even run at all unless I play 3D games). I also give credit to Asus for a well-designed cooling system on their laptop brand. Sources: I still own an HP-DV2210us model so I know exactly what you mean.
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Hi, I used it with Micorosft and Linux operating system without any problem, the only things that does not function is Internet Explorer scrolling, but with the lastes SP of windows 7 it function. Hope it helps.
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Relax. I have a smaller capacity passport and works with Ubuntu (and Kubuntu, Mandriva and several other Linux distros) flawlessly. Right out of the box.
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It should work fine with Linux. The keyboard has it's own light source and uses a USB connection, which can be turned on or off at the users discretion.
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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
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The F310 works perfectly out-of-the-box in Linux, so I assume this does as well.
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hey Hector...Well, I went with the Asus UL30vt-x1 at last... I´m expecting it today... Thanks for your help...
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The stripped down Linux it ships with will let it boot but is not otherwise useful. I installed Fedora 20 desktop with the help of a USB connected DVD drive. I use it daily and am very pleased with it. I think that it is an outstanding value. I do use a wireless trackball to make up for the integrated mousepad which is not outstanding.
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I've had it working on Windows xp/Vista/7/8/8.1 so far. Unsure about Linux at this point.
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Works fine for me but I would recommend using a lightweight distro. What are you planning on using it for?
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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. 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,... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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yes. you can install linux in this laptop easily ;) and you can find drivers in lenovo support site.