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    Linux on Zepto Nox A15

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by roelpeeters, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. roelpeeters

    roelpeeters Newbie

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    Hi!

    Did anybody install linux yet on the Nox A15? What distribution, and were there any problems?

    Thanks,

    Roel
     
    roelpeeters, Aug 15, 2008
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  2. Ligr

    Ligr Notebook Enthusiast

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    people just started to receive those laptops, I doubt anyone has had the time to test any linux distros on them. But as long as the hardware is supported, why should it be a problem?
     
    Ligr, Aug 17, 2008
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  3. blackbird

    blackbird Notebook Deity

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    Taken from the zepto page for the nox it self


    The Zepto Nox is tested*** to work with Ubuntu for those looking for a free operating system alternative. Ubuntu’s newest distribution Hardy Heron 8.04 works out of the box with driver support for the most common hardware which includes the brand new Cuda technology from Nvidia. Some hardware, like the webcam, fingerprint scanner and TV-Tuner card, will need 3rd party drivers to function.Tuner card will need 3rd party drivers to function.
     
    blackbird, Aug 18, 2008
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    grh3y Notebook Enthusiast

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    So regarding 3rd party drivers for the webcam, fingerprint reader etc etc, I assume that would require to get the drivers from the makers of the actual hardware, not Zepto?

    I'm thinking of dual booting with Linux.

    Cheers
     
    grh3y, Aug 18, 2008
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  5. Thorne

    Thorne Notebook Evangelist

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    I think you'll have to get them straight from the chipset manufacturers, or find guides to install them from the distribution's forum.
     
    Thorne, Aug 18, 2008
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    roelpeeters Newbie

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    Hi!

    Thanks for all the answers. Seems my best bet is to order it with the intel wireless card.

    Thanks again!

    Roel
     
    roelpeeters, Aug 19, 2008
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