Yes, some organizations are working to ensure their systems remain compatible with Linux.
Yes, some organizations are working to ensure their systems remain compatible with Linux.
Many people claimed Linux is simple. But since I got my Asus laptop, things have been a real headache. Initially, the stock SSD they installed blocked any Linux installation because of a hardware issue. After replacing it, the operating system became unreachable due to various problems. Recently, adjusting the game resolution in Wine wiped out my whole desktop, and now the computer just starts with a black screen. I discovered a Discord group for users running Linux on Asus machines, and they mentioned that newer Asus models are fully incompatible with Debian-based distros. With all these challenges, I’m wondering if Asus is trying to make their systems resistant to Linux. Anyone else experienced weird problems with Linux on their devices?
They aren’t considering Linux at all, and there’s nothing stopping you from installing it after purchasing the device.
As long as your hardware communicates with the computer, it should work on Linux. More likely, your Asus prebuilt devices contain parts still pending kernel support (or you're using an outdated kernel version). If your laptop includes an Nvidia GPU, that's probably the cause—this isn't a Linux problem but rather an issue with proprietary Nvidia drivers.
Linux worked perfectly on my Dell Inspiron 13 5000 (i5-8250u, built-in graphics). On the Huawei Matebook with R7-3700U and integrated Vega 10, only the fingerprint sensor on the power button failed to function.