Linux on the ASUS L3500D Laptop

Currently I only have information about Linux with the DVD-Writer (note: only some specific models come with the DVD writer, the others are equipped with a DVD/CD-RW). For other reports see the TuxMobil Linux Laptop Survey: ASUS.

DVD-Writer

If you order your ASUS laptop with a DVD-writer in Germany, you currently receive a Toshiba SD-R6012. Despite the label on the side of the tray which says "MULTI RECORDER" it is _not_ a writer for both R+/R-. It can only write DVD-R/-RW (and CD-R/-RW, of course). There are no surprises with cdrecord-proDVD , it runs fine with that drive. Please note cdrecord-proDVD requires a license fee. But you may try it for free at first.

Other Resources

• Unix Laptop Survey
• TuxMobil - hardware section
• Linux Mobile Guide - Installing, Maintaining and Tuning of Linux on Mobile Computers
• Debian Laptop Proposal