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    Y550P Ubuntu Compatibility?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by BassKozz, May 2, 2010.

  1. BassKozz

    BassKozz Notebook Consultant

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    I am in the market for a new laptop and Linux Compatibility is my #1 priority, I've narrowed it down to 2, and the main (compatibility related) difference between these two are the video cards:
    Asus N61JQ - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
    or
    Lenovo Y550p - NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M

    Side-by-side comparison on NewEgg

    I plan on Running Ubuntu 10.04. So how does the Y550P run on Ubuntu? Any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance,
    -BassKozz
     
    BassKozz, May 2, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    nVidia usually has better linux support.
     
    ZaZ, May 2, 2010
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