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    linux drivers for Y410 ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by capt_nemo777, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. capt_nemo777

    capt_nemo777 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I successfully upgraded my Y410 HD into 500GB, now I want my old 160GB to have a linux in it, but the problem is i can't seem to find any drivers for it and I might end up having no sound, internet connection and etc,
    can someone show me the corresponding linux version of these drivers ?
    Code: 
    http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-68104.html
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    capt_nemo777, Feb 19, 2010
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    measure Notebook Geek

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    Drivers for linux are generally contained in the kernel. Thus, many of the things you desire will work out of the box with Linux. Sometimes, yes, the driver support is not quite there, but one of the generic linux drivers will almost always allow you to use all of your notebooks hardware.

    If you try out a distribution and something is not working, you can report back. However, almost all of the hardware listed there is well-supported in Linux. If you have the Broadcom wireless, it is a bit of work, but nothing we can't help you with. If you go with something like Ubuntu, your notebook should for the most part just work, unlike with Windows where you would have to download all of these drivers...

    Ryan
     
    measure, Feb 19, 2010
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