This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus UL50A laptop.
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For full specifications see the Asus UL50A specifications page.
| Name | Asus UL50A |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU9400 : 1.4 GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU7300 : 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron Processor SU2300 : 1.2 GHz |
| Screen | 13.3” HD (1366×768) Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB to 500GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel WiFi Link 1000 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | more performance with F13-kernel |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Yes |
These was tested under Fedora 12.
The Asus UL50A works with Linux quite well.
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