if i bought this would i be able to put Ubuntu linux on it
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If the Bios on windows 8 will allow you to boot on the CD device on an extrnal drive where Ubuntu is residing, I d not see why not!Arhontovlahos Blahodemarhos
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I believe you can. But I am not an expert. I would contact Lenovo to be sure. Their customer service is good, and the laptop is really good
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Have no idea. I only know that comes with Windows 8. And it´s been used with that OS.
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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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NO, it is barebone so it needs a hard drive and memory. It requires an operating system as well whether you want to go open source with Linux or use Windows. I
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I use mine on a Linux machine, no problem so far; though I have not thoroughly put it through the paces.
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I dont think thats a good idea. Processor isnt that much. But i read some forums that they got it working with esxi. Running 2 instances of linux.
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Absolutely. I have a bunch of them that I use as live-USB drives. Just remember that once you install bootable Linux on a USB stick, you will have to erase the first block of the MBR in order to reformat it for some other use. There are plenty of "how to" articles at AskUbuntu.com.
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It should, provided that the product key is valid. But why would you want to install a unsupported OS onto a new system?
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller. ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back. i suggest linux mint or zorin. doesn't cost a dime.
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Not sure. I would suggest you to use a flash drive to install linux stuff instead.
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Yes this is compatible with Linux Os however Thunderbolt port will not work and 3 USB-3 out of total 6 on back panel will work in USB-2 modehope this answers your query
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This system is very generic hardware - I can't speak to all Linux systems, but Debian/Ubuntu installs just fine. You need to know what you're doing as some installers are looking specifically for a CD device during install. If you want to get around that issue, get yourself a USB CD or DVD drive.Once you get past any issue with the installer (and that's not a hardware issue - it's an issue with the installation code) it will run Linux just fine. This unit will run better with the command line, but it runs lightweight GUIs perfectly well.
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I am not using it with a Linux but what are you planning on doing in Linux with it?
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I used it to install Linux on an old XP computer, so I don't know why it wouldn't. You plug in its two USB male ports (to get enough power, as it doesn't use AC nor battery power) and it seems to be a fully functional DVD drive.
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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'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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I also can't answer at this moment. It doesn't work yet because I'm fighting against Win8 and it's hardware to install Linux.
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yes, you can boot from a USB flash drive and run or install a linux distribution. I have not install yet one but I succeeded to boot with a live USB (opensuse, mint, ubuntu and android x86). For that, indeed, you will have to adjust some parameters in the boot menu.