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    M17xR3 and linux

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Smooth_J, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. Smooth_J

    Smooth_J Notebook Deity

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    I think this is possible, but before I try it I wanted to know if anyone did it before.

    I essentially want to use both HDs; one for linux and one for windows. Grub will be the initial boot loader and I can modify the conf without any issues (hopefully).

    I will most likely will use ubuntu 11.10 or maybe the LTS.
     
    Smooth_J, Oct 30, 2011
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Biggest problem is gonna be finding hybrid graphics card drivers that will work with linux
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 30, 2011
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    In linux you would only want the intel anyway since linux isnt really for gaming.
     
    ratchetnclank, Oct 30, 2011
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