Zepto Znote 7000 and GNU/Linux?

Well, this is quite a simple question:

How well does the Znote 7000 work with (any of the) various GNU/Linux-distros out there?


I'm thinking of getting one, and since I'm 100% sure I'm going to install some GNU/Linux distro on it I want to know how it works: What hardware works? What hardware doesn't? Where should I expect problems? Such questions..



And, since it's a replacement from Zepto for my current Zepto-laptop, I don't want arguments about " don't get the Znote 7000, get a <instert-other-brand>" unless you recommend some other Zepto laptop..

 

Hmm, it should work pretty fine. I've tested my Mythos briefly, even WLAN worked out of the box. And it's a RaLink chipset, which in my opinion is a bit hard to get working in linux. I tested it with Ubuntu 9.04. Zepto's have a lot of Intel hardware which in general works fine with linux.

Since it's a laptop, you may bump into some problems with sleep mode / hibernation. But that's just my experience.

 

Well i have one and have tested Ubuntu 9.04 on it

Everything works out of the box, except for the fingerprint reader and the WLAN. Well the WLAN kinda works, but the Realtek 8187B support is still kinda dodgy. With that i mean you can connect to wireless networks and it works okay for a while, but then it either becomes unstable (the wireless connection not the machine) or just really slow (still the wirless connection). I've tried getting a Intel Wireless card to work in it but haven't had any luck with it.

The Znote 7000 is a really great machine (atleast i think so). Good build quality. Nice and low noise, and temps are really nice.
Under full load the T6400 processor got to 49C and the 9600M GT to to 62C

 

Woohoo got my Realtek WLAN exchanged to a Intel 5300 card Need to reinstall Linux on my dualboot on Znote 7000 anyways, but works perfectly out of the box

 

DeepThought hows your Znote 7000 treating you?

 

Sorry for the late answer, kadett2k8, but here it comes:

I got the 7000 only a couple of days ago, and first went for a slim Xubuntu 64bit installation on it. However, I had some smaller problems with it, some segfaults etc. so I installed Archlinux (x86_64) on in instead, and it works really great!

I also got the Intel 5300 card (since I told them I was afraid the Zpro card would be a bit troublesome) and it seems to work nicely. However, I've had a few disconnects today, but I think it's because I have a low and noisy signal from the AP and not related to the driver/card.

The computer is really cold (at least compared to my 6224W) with idle temperatures around 40 degrees C and load temperatures of ~65 degrees C. Also, the fan doesn't make a lot of noise, and after I figured out there is a silence-mode it's even better in class-/studyrooms (I sometimes was ashamed for disturbing the peace when booting the 6224W).


Well, regarding the GNU/Linux support, I've realized the following so far:
- WLAN works.
- Webcam works.
- Suspend works.
- Most Fn-button combinations works, as well as WLAN on/off.

Not tested:
- Fingerprint reader.
- Card reader.
- Bluetooth.
- Perhaps something more I can't remember right now.


If anyone has any other questions or want to know specifics, feel free to ask!