Running ubuntu on the 5k imac

Is there support for running ubuntu on the new 5k 27 inch imac, i need to run closed source code that was compiled on linux, so won't run on mac OS and i can't recompile it, my questions is
a) is it possible to run ubuntu on the new 5k imac (so does the graphics card support it, are there any driver issues, can it output to the screen etc)
b) if so is it possible to run at the native 5k resolution (unlikely i know but would be nice)
i don't plan on getting the graphics card upgrade, just the base AMD one

Yes to all. Use AMD Catalyst 14.9 Proprietary Linux x86 Display Driver

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