This is a compatiblity guide to running Linux with the Samsung R522 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Samsung R522. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Samsung R522 page on LapWik.
I'm running the 64 bit version of Ubuntu Ultimate Edition Here is what I've noticed so far:
Processor good Screen good HDD good Optical Drive reading and burning are good Graphics needed to download and activate proprietary drivers for the ATI video card. works good. Sound good Ethernet good Wireless good USB good Card Reader good (assuming this is the SD card reader) ExpressCard Slot Not Tested Webcam have not got this to work yet.
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I'm running the 64 bit version of Ubuntu Ultimate Edition Here is what I've noticed so far:
Processor good
Screen good
HDD good
Optical Drive reading and burning are good
Graphics needed to download and activate proprietary drivers for the ATI video card. works good.
Sound good
Ethernet good
Wireless good
USB good
Card Reader good (assuming this is the SD card reader)
ExpressCard Slot Not Tested
Webcam have not got this to work yet.