I've got a new Sony Vaio VGN-AR320E.

Intel Core 2 DUO processor T5500

2gb ram

NVIDIA GeForce GO7400 Notebook GPU

I'm trying to find a linux distro that supports NVIDIA. I have some experience with Linux but not a whole lot. I've tried Ubuntu but it seemed to be a pain to get my graphics driver installed. Also, I use a wifi LAN network to connect to the internet and Ubuntu couldn't install a driver for that... so i coulndn't pull a driver for that either.

Does anyone know of a linux distro that at leat supports nvidia?

I've got Windows VISTA but I would like something a little more "open" as a secondary / primary (if it works out) OS to utilize for everyday tasks.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give...

--thunder01

What version of Ubuntu? I am using 7.10 Gusty Gibbon and its extremely easy to install non-free drivers.

Hi!

It is great to have another user interested in GNU/Linux. I also have a SONY VAIO laptop, but my graphics card is Intel.
I think all the distros support Nvidia cards, you just have to install the driver.
I use Fedora 7 and it works great in my laptop. I installed it from a Live-Cd and I didn't have problems with my wifi driver, but a few days ago I installed it from a DVD and now I have problems with the driver. And this problems are worst in Fedora 8, that is why I am still in Fedora 7.
Why don't you give Fedora 7 a try? (remember, use the live-cd).

As stated all distros support the proprietary nvidia drivers, there's no reason whey they shouldn't. The trick is installing it properly. Whatever distro you choose look for a detailed HOWTO on installing the drivers, that may help. I know Ubuntu has plenty.

Hi,


You could try some LiveCDs too see which distribution(s) is right for you.

You should look at the 'BackTrack v2.0 and MS Vista, Create Dual Boot Guide' as a good general install of your Linux with Vista. The guide is for Backtrack but applicable for any LInux.

You could look at the LQ ISO section to download a distribution of choice.