Hi Jonas,
I'm running Natty Narwhal on a VPCZ1390X, and so far everything is
working except:
* the built-in microphone. I use a clip on microphone plugged in to the
mic jack to make skype calls.
* I'm not using the NVIDIA graphics card. I got it working, but it was
too much of a pain in the ass to switch on and off so I just have it off
and use the Intel card.
* Everything else I've tried does work, including built in webcam,
memory stick, external monitor, etc.
Documentation of my install process is here:
http://linux-on-sony-vaio-z.wikispaces.com/VPCZ1390x
The short summary: install natty, from a USB stick, and you should be
fine. On boot don't panic if you have to wait through about 10 seconds
of black screen :)
schock
On 04/11/2011 05:00 AM, Jon Young wrote:
You should be fine. I haven't tested the memory stick (sd works fine) but the
only issue I see from your list is the microphone. I (and many others) have
been unable to get it to work. I've given up for now and use my Bluetooth
headset when I need a mic.
On my box, everything works except the mic and a weird stuttering issue that
makes suspend useless in speed (nvidia) mode.
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Jonas Henriksen
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Subject: [Sony-vaio-z-series] What to expect with ubuntu on Vaio Z-
series?
Hi,
im considering buying a sony vaio z-series laptop for work use, but
I'm reluctant as:
- I really want to use Ubuntu on it
- I need the basic functionality to work under Ubuntu, that is: screen
with hardware-acceleration and full screen resolution,
speakers/microphone, memory stick, webcam
- I cannot have problems like having the fan staying on all the time,
or similar issues.
- I need to be able to update the system with security-patches in a
simple manner (no kernel-kompiling or stuff like that)
Should I go for a vaio z-series, what would be my chance of succeding
with the goles above?
regards Jonas
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