Lenovo G560 notebook and Linux

zylex · 02-23-2010, 03:14 PM

Hello, has anybody tried to install Linux on Lenovo G560 notebook ? If yes, how it works ? Are any problems with running Linux on this type of ntb ?

mesiol · 02-25-2010, 12:51 AM

Hye

did you check Tuxmobile or Linux on Laptops website? There are plenty of installation descriptions. Check if there is your device or if there is similar hardware where installation works.

If you provide some detailed hardware specs it will be easier for us to say if installation will work or not. Only the device type is some rare information.

zylex · 02-25-2010, 11:52 AM

Yes, I did, but g560 hes been released only few weeks ago, so there's nothig about it
CPU - Intel i3 - 330M
Chipset - Intel HM55
Graphics Card - GeForce 310M DDR3, 512 MB
WiFi - Intel WiFi link 5100
Audio - Conexant CX20561-12Z Codec

mesiol · 02-26-2010, 01:22 AM

Hi,

this all sounds like standard components. As mentioned take a look at other devices with same or nearly the same hardware specs, this will help.

If you expect a full hardware compatibility you better get a somewhat "older" hardware.

zylex · 02-26-2010, 07:34 AM

As I checked, all previously stated components should work, so I decided to buy it. But I worry about battery life and mainly s2r. Later Ill add this type on www.linlap.com

mesiol · 02-26-2010, 07:56 AM

Hi,

did you check all power saving possibilities are enabled? I disable bluetooth and wifi and usb if they are unused. This saves me up to 40% battery life on my IBM T41.

Be aware that in nearly all cases the vendor provides sugarcoated battery life values. If 3,5h is stated, mostly al little bit more than 2h in real life usage are possible.

zylex · 02-28-2010, 03:55 AM

Ok, I am going to buy it and then I see, thx for advices .-)

vinayprasad.br · 03-11-2010, 01:38 AM

Hi,

I have loaded lenovo G560 with Fedora 12.. It works fine...

zylex · 04-07-2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinayprasad.br

Hi,

I have loaded lenovo G560 with Fedora 12.. It works fine...

Sound is ok too ? When I connect speakers or headphones, built-in speakers are still playing ...

test009 · 05-31-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zylex

Sound is ok too ? When I connect speakers or headphones, built-in speakers are still playing ...

It's normal. You must to configure your pulse audio daemon for control this ports.