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    Windows 8.1 and Linux Dual Boot

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by bitbot, Oct 19, 2014.

  1. bitbot

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    Hello

    For some time now, I have been interested in dual booting windows 8.1 and linux mint 17 on my notebook. Although I have linux installed on 2 other PCs, I have been hesitant to install it on my samsung notebook due to the various reports of the notebook being bricked. I would like to know if I should still be concerned about this problem or if it is okay to just go ahead with the install.

    For context:

    OS Name: Microsoft Windows 8.1
    OS Version: 6.3.9600 N/A Build 9600
    Product ID: 00179-60219-96073-AAOEM
    Original Install Date: 1/31/2014, 6:57:47 AM
    System Boot Time: 10/19/2014, 3:28:16 PM
    System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    System Model: 700Z3C/700Z5C
    System Type: x64-based PC
    Processor(s): 1 Processor(s) Installed.
    [01]: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2401 Mhz
    BIOS Version: Phoenix Technologies Ltd. P07ABJ, 11/4/2013
     
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  2. John Ratsey

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    The bricking problem has almost disappeared and the relevant thread has been reasonably quiet.

    I think the problem was resolved both due to action by Samsung and also some fixes for Linux.

    People have installed Linux on some of the more recent Samsung notebooks without any issues and if those fixes were reflected in the most recent BIOS (less than 1 year old) for the 700Z3C/700Z5C you should find that a Linux installation doesn't cause any crises. However, there's the slight risk of the unexpected happening.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 20, 2014
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    Thanks for your help, John!
     
    bitbot, Oct 20, 2014
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