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    Linux on the Vaio S

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Morkon2112, Jul 17, 2012.

  1. Morkon2112

    Morkon2112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have any experience in running linux on the Vaio S series, particularly one with the hybrid graphics? I really need Linux for programming, but wasn't sure how the hybrid graphics drivers would effect its compatibility.
     
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    rohandhruva Notebook Geek

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    Trust me, hybrid graphics is the least of your concerns. The darned, blasted InsydeH2O UEFI is going to give you more trouble.

    Have a look at my thread here: Sony VAIO S and EFI troubles
     
    rohandhruva, Jul 17, 2012
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    Morkon2112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks a bunch, looks like im gonna start looking at the X230...
     
    Morkon2112, Jul 18, 2012
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    oakhilltop Newbie

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    This BIOS is on the latest SVS sytems? I was pricing out a SVS151190X and want to run linux on it. I would probably keep windows on it, just in case I have to call customer support someday.

    Any info on what you think of these computers would be great. But if the BIOS is that big of a PIA, then I will look elsewhere.
     
    oakhilltop, Jul 18, 2012
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    rohandhruva Notebook Geek

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    Yes, all new Sony systems use InsydeH2O UEFI; certainly the SVS-15" does. Refer here for a possible solution: Sony VAIO S and EFI troubles

    Note that reFind did not work for me, it's GUI was horribly corrupted for me.
     
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