Ubuntu support for Asus laptops...!
Ubuntu support for Asus laptops...!
Check if your ASUS FX504G is supported by Ubuntu. The official Ubuntu site doesn’t list ASUS models, so you may need to verify through manufacturer support pages or community forums.
I understand your point, if you already have it it shouldn’t cause any issues trying it. Just keep a backup ready.
Don't worry about the checklist. It's unlikely every laptop will make it through. Ubuntu and Linux generally work with a broad range of devices, though you might need extra adjustments or specific drivers in certain situations. The exact setup can vary depending on the hardware being used.
It's true some laptops perform better on Linux than Windows. For instance, my HP4540s ran for only two hours on Linux before overheating, while it lasted about three hours on Windows. Mac OS was the most reliable, lasting around three and a half hours. I've tried various tools like tlp to extend battery life, but nothing has made a significant difference.
I doubt the accuracy of that claim. Did you measure processor performance during operation and power settings? Having worked with Linux for a decade, I’ve never seen Windows perform better in power management unless it was using various CPU modes. Linux seems more efficient, needing fewer CPU instructions to achieve results.
I verified settings like states and speed, adjusted CPU governors myself, and applied various power management tools. Linux just doesn’t perform well with some hardware configurations. This section clearly shows why Linux tends to have poorer battery performance on certain PCs. For more details, see the linked post. I’ll quote it directly: “A modern computer contains hundreds of parts that can be turned on and off or clocked faster or slower independently. The granularity is smaller than visible chips, smaller even than cores. A large part of power saving consists on turning parts on and off at the best time. Each part should be turned off when not in use, but only if it’s going to remain unused for a long enough time to be worth it (when the part restarts, it needs some time and hence some power to reboot and restore its old state). Thus good power management requires well-written drivers.” Hardware makers keep detailed information private, and even those who release closed-source drivers under NDAs often provide poor documentation. Open-source drivers for systems they don’t prioritize are especially lacking. On PCs, Linux starts at a disadvantage—not due to technical limits, but because of these social factors.”
TLP is essential for Linux laptops, and you can verify power problems using powertop.