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    M17x R3 Linux

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by J053, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. J053

    J053 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok so my rig is an alienware M17x R3 with gtx 580m and i7 2720QM. I have tried intalling ubuntu 11.10, kubuntu 11.10 and fedora 16 with no luck. What linux can work with my laptop or how do i get kubuntu working? :confused:
     
    J053, Nov 18, 2011
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    What specifically isnt working about it?

    Kubuntu and Ubuntu are the same. Debian linux just ubuntu has gnome shell and kubuntu has kde shell.

    If you go into more specifics about what isn't working we can help.
     
    ratchetnclank, Nov 18, 2011
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    i think the problems are the graphics card drivers. Hybrid systems aren't supported by linux atm :( as far as i know
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 18, 2011
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    Yeah the switchable graphics won't work but for the Desktop environment the integrated graphics should be enough.

    EDIT: Seems it does work with a restart of the shell:

    Linux OS supports manual switching which requires restart of X-Server to switch between graphics solutions. With AMD Dynamic Switchable Graphics technology, full enablement of all discrete graphics video and display features may not be supported on all systems (e.g. OpenGL applications will run on the integrated GPU or the APU as the case may be). Always check with your system manufacturer for specific mode capabilities and supported technologies.

    http://www.amd.com/us/products/tech...aphics/Pages/dynamic-switchable-graphics.aspx
     
    ratchetnclank, Nov 18, 2011
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    After booting from Cd or usb the regular menu appears, then when i push the regular install, a whole bunch of black letters appear instead of installation options. Then it just stops there. and to shut it off i have to kill the power, this happens for ubuntu, mint, and fedora.
     
    J053, Nov 21, 2011
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    oh and i have Nvidia, not amd graphics
     
    J053, Nov 21, 2011
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    oh and i have Nvidia, not amd graphics. All the boot options are the same (live mode, regular install)
     
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    Do you have the 120hz screen?
     
    ratchetnclank, Nov 21, 2011
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