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(http://cdrecord.berlios.de/old/private/cdrecord.html)
, 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
