Ubuntu on the ASUS VivoBook 17

Following the proud tradition [1],[2],[3] of documenting Linux installations on all the hardware I break, I'm happy to report that Ubuntu 18.04 works fine on the ASUS VivoBook 17 (model number X705U). Things I tested and that work: OS boots from USB and from harddisk Secure boot WLAN USB On board and external (USB) camera … Continue reading Ubuntu on the ASUS VivoBook 17 →

Smaller brightness steps with the Asus N56VB and Ubuntu

Ubuntu on the laptop is definitely maturing. We're way past "at least it boots" and now that survival is ensured, it is time for luxury illnesses. One of those on the Asus N56VB is handling of screen brightness which, for my taste, comes in too steep steps. Especially the minimum brightness is still too bright … Continue reading Smaller brightness steps with the Asus N56VB and Ubuntu →

Ubuntu 12.04 (64bit) on the Asus N56VB

With quite some regret I had to decommission the trusty HP 4720s - readers of this blog will remember the love-hate relationship that grew to come between Ubuntu, it and I. Now it's time to try Ubuntu on the new laptop: Asus N56VB. Because I'm not much for experiments (those come to find me on … Continue reading Ubuntu 12.04 (64bit) on the Asus N56VB →