Getting mine tomorrow and was wondering if I can put different distros on it-mint, etc.?
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I haven't tried to do it, but I don't see why not so long as there is a Mint/Linux kernel for that CPU and drivers. Note that the machine came with the OS installed so be sure to do a backup and boot media. You might want to contact ASUS: http://service.asus.com, +01888-678-3688 to be sure.
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Cool beans. Let me know how you make out. I might try to change myself later if you succeed :-).
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Absolutely. I put Xubuntu on it immediately. You should have absolutely no problems with any Ubuntu-based distribution like Mint. Other distributions should work as well but I can't comment on driver or EFI boot support for those--your mileage may vary. If you put your install disk image on a USB drive as I did, you'll have to open up the BIOS setup while it's booting to change the boot priority to boot the USB drive over the hard drive.
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personally i haven't tried that but i would say yes, however, the different parts (webcam, hdmi port, etc) may have or not the appropiate drivers, so my advice is go and try, the plus in this approach is that you may learn something new.
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This is not an answer to the question, in this case a statement. First I was extremely interested in the comment and it was quite helpful. However, does the machine function with single boot to a Linux distribution of some flavor?
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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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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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Not official answer here... but it should be. I'm planning on throwing Linux on it.
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I'm also looking at this laptop myself. I've been wondering if it will run fine with Linux, and from the input here things are looking good! I'm looking to run Debian, probably the testing branch as it has a little more up-to-date kernel and software, but I'm also considering Arch. That distro is always on the bleeding edge so the most recent software should (hopefully) pick up every piece of hardware on this machine.
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you can root the system and install xfce which is ubuntu,lite. It however yells at you every startup that you are in developer mode. it was also a little buggy, i had issues getting printers working etc. The chrome OS is awesome though, I love my Chromebook.
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i am not a computer geek so my answer may be of limited usefulness. my ubuntu-linux laptop was builtby my brother who himself maintains several such machines when he travels away from home. i only buyproducts he says will work together and i , too, looked at bottom of ad to see if linux listed.my guess is will work fine. however, my brother is traveling and i cannot ask before tomorrow. he and live several thousandmiles apart so communication not speedy. they do not cost a bunch and i really like mine.
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There is no reason why not, I have booted from many devices. The only issue is that the new boot must be UEFI capable and needs to have power management drivers to keep from overheating the ventless design. I do not know of any Android distros like that.
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It should work, I have installed many Linux distros on this as well as many flavors of windows.
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We haven't tested it at the manufacturer level, but we did create an article on how to prepare your system to install another operating system than what came installed, if you would care to look it over: http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29401
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I haven't tried it with Linux...yet. Haha. I'm guessing you wont have many problems.
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Don't Know for sure, I would assume it would have support as long as you have your service packs up to date sp1,2,3. I run Linux Mint 17 64bit Mate desktop with no problems.
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
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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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I bought this from Amazon but haven't opened the box because the box blurb mentioned Windows and MacOSbut didn't mention Linux? I have a Linux netbook
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Can be upgraded, many custom OS's available. I'm running 4.4.4 KitKat. Unsure about net10 or straightalk