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Fujitsu Lifebook T4210
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Fujitsu Lifebook T4210 laptop. The Lifebook T4210 from Fujitsu is a small sized tablet system which has excellent Linux support.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | Fujitsu Lifebook T4210 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz |
| Screen | 12.1” XGA |
| RAM | 1GB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, Fingerprint Reader, Tablet |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the i810 module (No Vid-out) |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module (Input Nonfuntional) |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module or Atheros AE5006 driver. |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| V.92 Modem | No | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| CARDBUS | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Partial | |
| Tablet | Yes | Use the linuxwacom driver |
| Tablet Buttons | Yes | Use the fsc_btns driver |
Notes
There were no problems installing Linux on the Lifebook T4210.
Summary
Linux on the Fujitsu Lifebook T4210 works without any issues at all, even the tablet was detected and worked properly.
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