Sony Vaio Ux Linux New [patched] Direct

acpi_osi=Linux acpi_backlight=vendor i915.modeset=1 pcie_aspm=force

Standard Debian 12 with LXDE works, but you must use the forcepae boot flag. Ubuntu derivatives (Lubuntu, Xubuntu) are too heavy—the desktop environment alone eats 600MB of RAM. sony vaio ux linux new

The "hold switch" on the right side should lock orientation. Under Linux: acpi_osi=Linux acpi_backlight=vendor i915