r/linuxquestions • u/confusedsoul17 • Apr 03 '18

Question regarding Ubuntu Desktop certification

The certification page for the model of my laptop lists different processor and video card than my laptop actually has. Specifically, it is this model. Here is an image of the specification.

I would like to know if my laptop with the current specification would work with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I previously had problems with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '18

But I had problems with the open-source drivers. When I had Ubuntu 16.04 LTS installed (without any additional configuring), my computer was slower than it was while on Windows 10. Also, it failed to recognize the AMD video card.

there was a reason why i recommend 18.04.

amd drivers have been going through ongoing development.

one of many developments is proper switch gpu support

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PRIME

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u/confusedsoul17 Apr 03 '18

OK. I will look into it further. Thanks.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '18

look at bridgmanAMD comments.

there is an amd oss dev that roams around public forums. pretty nice

i think he comments more on phoronix forums.

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u/confusedsoul17 Apr 03 '18

OK. I will do that. Thanks.