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Asus VX2S

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus VX2S laptop.

This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Asus VX2S specifications page.

NameAsus VX2S
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo
Screen15.4” WXGA Widescreen
RAM1GB to 4GB
HDD200GB to 250GB
Optical DriveDVD+-RW
GraphicsNVIDIA Geforce 8600M
NetworkEthernet, Intel 4965AGN 802.11abgn, Bluetooth

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorWorks
ScreenWorks
HDDWorks
Optical DriveWorks
GraphicsWorks
SoundWorks
EthernetNot Tested
WirelessWorks
BluetoothWorks
56K ModemNot Tested
USBWorks
FirewireNot Tested
Card ReaderWorks
ExpressCard SlotNot Tested
CameraNot Working

Notes

Running Linux Mint 8 'HELENA' x64 just fine. Only problem is the syntek webcam..
Bagheera [DJB]

Summary

You can enter a summary of how well the Asus VX2S works with Linux here.