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Can Ubuntu run on Intel's NUC devices?

rated 0 times [ 7] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 27484 / 2 Years ago, thu, august 25, 2022, 8:57:49

I was wondering if anyone has experience running Ubuntu (or any other Linux) on Intel's NUC computers?

I was not able to find any reports on linux running on this device, only windows 7/8.

Update:
And what about Thunderbolt support in Ubuntu/Linux? I have found some posts form May2012 mentioning problems. So, what is the state with Thunderbolt nowdays?

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answered 2 Years ago rialhirt · Accepted Answer

Since, Intel's NUC devices basically uses Intel core i3 processors, which are well supported by Linux and Ubuntu, Ubuntu should be Ok on these devices. Also, note that there is nothing special in Windows to be eligible for running on an architecture, where Ubuntu can't.

Specification details of an NUC computer

Here is also an article saying the same thing

Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 8 is supported as is the Ubuntu Linux distribution meaning most users are catered for. - source