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BenQ Joybook R58
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the BenQ Joybook R58 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the BenQ Joybook R58. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the BenQ Joybook R58 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the BenQ Joybook R58 specifications page.
| Name | BenQ Joybook R58 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8600/8400 |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel® GMA X4500HD |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet Built-in 802.11b/g |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
Ubuntu 10.10 was used for testing.
Summary
The BenQ Joybook R58 works well with Linux.
Discussion
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I have installed Ubuntu and Kubuntu on the BenQ Joybook R58 a number of times. Always excellent.
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