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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Is there a program that I can run on my laptop to tell me what Linux distro supports the hardware out of the box? Also whether the hardware is supported at all? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 months ago by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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My laptop is an MSI Sword 15 A11UD. But I'm really looking for a program that analyses and projects problem areas and supported/unsupported hardware

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[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 34 points 3 months ago (2 children)

you could also just boot to a live distro and test your hardware. id recommend mint

[–] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

This was my first thought too but I think OP is more focused on those small things that only become evident after a couple weeks or even a month, after you've already invested a bunch of time and energy getting everything running the way you need it

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 4 points 3 months ago

Second this idea. I did exactly this and found out that MX Linux's default DE config doesn't work correctly OotB for my setup.