Linux on Satellite C870-18J

Hello, I would like to buy this mobile.

Is it possible to install linux (OpenSuse 12.2) or secure boot that prevents?
I would like to increase the memory to 16 GB (removing the base memory)?
And install a 256 GB SSD?
Y at - it a kit to replace the useless DVD with an another SSD?

I'm a 14 year old Linux users, if the compilation of the kernel, modules is not a problem.

This laptop will be used for development purposes.

Thank you for your help
Pascal

Problem is that Toshiba doesn't support Linux and, unfortunately, on this forum you can just hope that someone else has tested this machine with Linux.
On the hardware upgrade you should contact Toshiba service provider in your country. They can help you with this.

According to the specifications of the laptop you can upgrade RAM 16 GB. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the 8 GB of RAM, you can use. There is no info about it on the page of Kingston. But I think you can find Googling autour.

More info on Linux you can pick up on some Linux forum, but I think you already know.

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