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[Nicklas Overgaard <nicklas@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Fist of all, I'm brand new here - I also just got one of the brand new 
VAIO z21, same model as soteri :)

I have successfully installed ArchLinux on it, which runs kernel 3.0.1.

To solve the problem with the black screen, I had to append "nomodeset" 
to my kernel boot line, like suggested by others.

I do have problems with the brightness switches though, as well as a 
seemingly high battery use, compared to running windows.

I would really like to see KMS working though, as gnome-shell does not 
function without it, and I've already grown fond of it.

Best regards,

Nicklas

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Stevens" <craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: "Sjoerd Cranen" <scranen@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: sony-vaio-z-series@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 1:29:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Sony-vaio-z-series] Lastest Z series and Ubuntu


I'll try what you suggest, shortly and report back.
There are many changes from the old Z series (which I loved). Not least 
the build quality, which is very cheap and nasty. I particularly don't 
like the trackpad and buttons which is a single bit of plastic that is 
allowed to bend at the two bottom corners. Just like really cheap mice. 
For the price it feels very cheap indeed.
Craig
On 13/08/11 12:36, Sjoerd Cranen wrote:
On my VPCZ12, adding the "nomodeset" parameter in GRUB solved this 
problem for me. Removing the "quiet" and "splash" parameters is usually 
instructive, too. If it still doesn't work, then adding "acpi_osi=" 
might do the trick (maybe you need to reboot more than once). I'm 
assuming the Z21 also has a speed/stamina switch -- keeping that on 
stamina was the easiest to get working for me.

Good luck! / Sjoerd Cranen


On 13 August 2011 12:24, Craig Stevens < craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > 
wrote:


I finally got to install Ubuntu on the new Z21 using Wubi. The screen is 
totally blank. I've tried it with 10.10 and 11.4.
Anyone any clues to what might be wrong?
Craig


On 12/08/11 21:38, soteri panagou wrote:
I have just been drooling over a youtube clip re the new vaio Z, and 
have the same concerns as Craig.
Any help would be appreciated.

On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 10:31 PM, Craig100 < craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> wrote:

Hi,
I successfully ran a VGNZ11WN for 3 years on Ubuntu till it was stolen 6 
weeks ago. Today I received a fresh out, brand new Z series 
(VPCZ21V9E/B). I didn't realise it had an external optical drive in a 
docking station connected by a new tech called "Light Peak" or 
"Thunderbolt". So I'm now REALLY worried I won't be able to get Ubuntu 
working on it. I haven't even powered it up yet, it's killing me. Can 
someone tell me if I'll be ok or what my options are. If it's going to 
be a COMPLETE pain then I'll take it back to the store unopened for a 
BIG (and I mean BIG) refund. I normally wipe Windoze off completely and 
only run it with Ubuntu.
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