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dylsorou

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Registered: 2026-10-16

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Arch Linux on Zenbook Duo 2026

Hello! So yesterday after using cheap 100 yr old laptops I but the bullet and bought myself the Zenbook Duo (32gb ram Intel ultra x9.) it's a dual screen laptop (the keyboard magnetically sits ontop the bottom screen and can be removed and its pretty cool. But now I'm regretting my decision as I can barely find any info on running Linux on the dual screen. I could've gotten a lessed processor and a smaller pro art with 128gb of ram and in thinking I should've done that. but I'd like to install arch with hyprland or niri and run dank material shell (that's my go to set up). Or should I just use a VM to run Linux. I just don't know anything about windows as it's been so long so I have no idea what I'm doing on it

gabrielsec

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From: Brazil | Rio De Janeiro

Registered: 2026-10-16

Posts: 18

Re: Arch Linux on Zenbook Duo 2026

I'd give Arch a try on that machine. I'd start by testing both displays, touchscreen input, and rotation, since those are the main things that could need extra configuration on a dual-screen laptop.

The ArchWiki Touchscreen guide explains how to troubleshoot touchscreen detection and multi-display setups. I'd also check the ASUS Linux guide for ASUS-specific tools.

I'd test the hardware before deciding whether a VM is necessary. If both screens work properly, I'd go with a native installation.

Regards, 
Gabriel

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