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    z3 linux support?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Supermiguel, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. Supermiguel

    Supermiguel Notebook Evangelist

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    any of you guys running linux on your z3?
     
    Supermiguel, Aug 20, 2012
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    i am running ubuntu with my z21. everything is working (except the fingerprint, that I never tried)
     
    gyhor, Aug 21, 2012
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    hows the battery life in it? any different from windows?
     
    Supermiguel, Aug 21, 2012
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    I am not sure, because most of the time I use it with the dockingstation
     
    gyhor, Aug 22, 2012
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    ubuntu
    no load on the cpu, turned off bluetooth, wlan. lowest screen light
    => remaining battery time 4:52

    If I do something with the computer, I think that 3 hours would be realistic.
     
    gyhor, Aug 22, 2012
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