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CoolhandWarrior · ‎01-11-2013

Hello,
I'd like to know if anyone had any feedback on a dualboot linux/window installation on the new G46VW.
Like Ubuntu and debain for example.
Concerning:
Webcam,
Wifi,
Keyboard,
Vidéocard (optimus technologie)
HDMI plug
etc...
Thank's

january 28
I find this article:
http://www.linlap.com/asus_g55vw

G46VW seems to be quite new, i'm still looking for any feedback
Thank's

generic · ‎02-14-2013

So far I have been unable to install Ubuntu on this. I cannot even get the BIOS to recognise any external devices, including the internal SD card. This may well be a frustrated user problem... 😞

( However the notebook rocks! I am really impressed. Mine has an i7-3840, 8Gb RAM, and an msata Crucial m4 256Gb SSD in it. Xonotic in ultra gfx mode with all extra gfx options enabled gives me a steady 750fps)

G46VW - Intel Core i7-3840QM @ 2.8 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660m 2GB, Crucial m4 256Gb mSATA SSD, 500 Gb Seagate Momemtus Hybrid HDD, 8 GB RAM, 14" 1366x768/720p screen resolution, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 2x2 MIMO.

dparish2 · ‎02-14-2013

Try using the Wubi installer, you just run it, select the Linux OS, wait, and its done. That is what I used in my g75/g73jh and it works great. Maybe that will work for you?

Zygomorphic · ‎02-14-2013

dparish2 wrote:
Try using the Wubi installer, you just run it, select the Linux OS, wait, and its done. That is what I used in my g75/g73jh and it works great. Maybe that will work for you?

Make sure that Secure Boot is disabled, along with Launch CSM. Or you could try Wubi. I have never used that, so I can't say how well it works. I use OpenSUSE, which is another distro to consider if you are willing to put in a little more work.

I am disturbed because I cannot break my system...found out there were others trying to cope! We have a support group on here, if your system will not break, please join!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=16
We now have 178 people whose systems will not break! Yippee! 🙂
LINUX Users, we have a group!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=23

CoolhandWarrior · ‎02-26-2013

Wubi it's a good idea! Before making any purchase i think i will make a live cd test like an ubuntu or knoppix distro. But it's quite hard to find a laptop to test it ;). It doesn't matter i'm not in hurry. I'm waiting in a first time for any optimus linux good news... I'm just waiting since 2010... :rolleyes:

Zygomorphic · ‎02-26-2013

CoolhandWarrior wrote:
Wubi it's a good idea! Before making any purchase i think i will make a live cd test like an ubuntu or knoppix distro. But it's quite hard to find a laptop to test it ;). It doesn't matter i'm not in hurry. I'm waiting in a first time for any optimus linux good news... I'm just waiting since 2010... :rolleyes:

Might I suggest doing a live USB, since the G46 doesn't have a CD/DVD drive, not to mention the boot times are better (and the noise is lower).

I am disturbed because I cannot break my system...found out there were others trying to cope! We have a support group on here, if your system will not break, please join!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=16
We now have 178 people whose systems will not break! Yippee! 🙂
LINUX Users, we have a group!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=23

CoolhandWarrior · ‎02-27-2013

😛 yes! of course 🙂 a lot of things to think!

CoolhandWarrior · ‎02-27-2013

I have read that:

Zygomorphic wrote:
Actually, I am glad that ASUS chose not to for a different reason: LINUX. LINUX has a hard time supporting custom hardware, and every Optimus hardware is slightly different. By choosing a standard dedicated GPU configuration, ASUS eliminated the LINUX issues as well as made it possible for ROG users to run the nVidia reference drivers.

from this post:
http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?14203-Why-no-switchable-graphics-in-the-g-series-gaming-lap...

Is it true for the G46VW
If it's true, it would be quite better for a linux install 😛
(like i understand i'm not english native)

Zygomorphic · ‎02-27-2013

CoolhandWarrior wrote:
I have read that:

from this post:
http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?14203-Why-no-switchable-graphics-in-the-g-series-gaming-lap...

Is it true for the G46VW
If it's true, it would be quite better for a linux install 😛
(like i understand i'm not english native)

The G46VW uses Optimus - switchable graphics. You can try installing, but you are likely to have the Intel card running. There is work going on to get Optimus working on LINUX, hoping it finishes! 🙂

I am disturbed because I cannot break my system...found out there were others trying to cope! We have a support group on here, if your system will not break, please join!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=16
We now have 178 people whose systems will not break! Yippee! 🙂
LINUX Users, we have a group!
http://rog.asus.com/forum/group.php?groupid=23

CoolhandWarrior · ‎02-28-2013

:confused: ok that's why i am waiting!
There is no interest to buy a video card you can not use;)
There are lot of laptops with only a HD4000 and there are a little bit less expansive!
So i wait 😄

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