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    Turion X2 Ultra ZM and Mobility Radeon on Linux

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by gaco, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. gaco

    gaco Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can I use some linux version using the AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 processor and these VGAS: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 and 3650? Do they have support/driver for linux?
    Thanks.
     
    gaco, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    processor is no problem.

    vid cards SHOULD work but not certian.
     
    yuio, Nov 21, 2008
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    They should, if ATI has them out.
     
    Thomas, Nov 21, 2008
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Ubuntu 8.10 is not happy with ATI cards currently, mostly because the ATI fglrx drivers do not play nicely with xorg 7.4. Ubuntu 8.04 should be fine. Other distros I can't speak to.
     
    Pitabred, Nov 21, 2008
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    notyou Notebook Deity

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    I'm running 8.10 on my HD2600 very nicely right now, to OP, give it a try and see what happens.
     
    notyou, Nov 22, 2008
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  6. gaco

    gaco Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks.... I'm planning use Debian...
     
    gaco, Nov 22, 2008
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