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    Best Distro for Vaio Z?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by CaNuCk92, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. CaNuCk92

    CaNuCk92 Notebook Geek

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    I was wondering which distro the other users who have a Vaio Z reccommend.
    I tried installing Ubuntu today but after the reboot and selecting Ubuntu in the bootloader i just got a black screen. So can some experienced users give me a good guide to install Ubuntu or a different distro properly on the Vaio Z?
     
    CaNuCk92, Oct 7, 2010
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  2. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Err I dunno

    BUT
    I have been needlessly subscribed to a mailing list for a long time that will fit your needs exactly.

    Getting the switchable graphics to work is not easy. This list started with the core 2 series vaio Z and I never really got there.
    I was however able to get my Nvidia card working pretty easily. They have since started talking about the newer series of course.
    here: https://launchpad.net/~sony-vaio-z-series dive in!
     
    niffcreature, Oct 7, 2010
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  3. CaNuCk92

    CaNuCk92 Notebook Geek

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    I will only use the nvidia for windows, so thats not a problem. what did you use? ubuntu?
     
    CaNuCk92, Oct 7, 2010
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