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Want to install Linux on Sony SZ670N/C, can I?

Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by dsts6, Dec 4, 2007.

dsts6 Notebook Enthusiast

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I gave my computer to a guy I know who works with computers.
He told me that this specific model does not have drivers supported by any linux distributions. Therefore I can install linux but it would not work very well. For example, the speakers might not work well.
I don't even know what a driver is exactly but does anyone here know of a linux distribution driver that is made for this model.
I am very confused but basically I would like to install an easy to use distribution such as ubuntu. Is this possible to do this on my laptop and have it integrated and with no problems?

Thanks in advance for you advice and help
dsts6

dsts6, Dec 4, 2007

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Bog Losing it...

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Ubuntu, or any other top-tier distro for that matter would work on your laptop. However, according to this link:
http://ariel.vardi.free.fr/ariel//vaiosz.html

Getting audio to work is difficult, and using the SZ hybrid graphics system to its full extent requires some modification.

Bog, Dec 4, 2007

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You can try Ubuntu or Mint
From the LiveCD (no installation to your hard disk), you'll be able to test

John B, Dec 5, 2007

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