I’m thinking about putting Linux on my MSI laptop.

First how does Linux handle 2 video cards. CPU Intel and a discrete Nvidia 970…

Can Linux work the light up keyboard? ( I game in the dark lot.

External monitor hooked to the display port?

Last what would be the best noob friendly distro to use. Haven’t played with Linux in 10 years and really don’t have time to tinker now

  • @supernicepojo
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    121 hours ago

    Msi laptops have famously bad hinges, try to find something that has a bit of longevity.

    • @CrashumbcOP
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      320 hours ago

      shrug its 12? years old and I’ve never had a issue with it…

      • @supernicepojo
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        20 hours ago

        Understood. Have a good day! Just as an fyi nvidia and linux support is painful and is prone to breaking for weird reasons.

        • @CrashumbcOP
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          219 hours ago

          Yeah that’s one of the reasons I’ve held off.

          But I need to reload Windows, so I figured I’d check out alternatives.