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HP-Compaq Presario CQ60-400
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq Presario CQ60-400 laptop.
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Specifications
Model Tested:
| Name | HP-Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM |
| Processor | 2.1GHz AMD Sempron SI-42 |
| Screen | 15.6” 1366×768 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | SuperMulti 8X DVD+-R/RW w/Double Layer Support |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8200M |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet 802.11b/g WLAN |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| TV Tuner | Works | See notes |
Notes
Tested with CentOS 5.4 running the kernel-2.6.18-164.9.1 kernel.
I do not need the 56k modem badly enough to pay ~$40.00 for the Conexant
(Linuxant) drivers for Linux.
Since I inatalled linux on the *whole* drive I lost the “system” partition,and
with it the “Fn' keys. Some Fn keys work but most don't. I don't believe that
they would have been available to Linux anyway (I would like to hear
otherwise).
The speakers are weak so unless the environment is quiet the headphones
(not provided) are a must.
Battery life is about an Hour. I could improve that with the available
settings but I like the display I get with this setting.
The TV-Wonder whip antenna will only get the strongest signals ~15 Miles.
I built a small fractal antenna by lacing insulated doorbell wire into a
tic-tqc-toe grid of 5 sets times 2 in Masonite Pegboard. It is directional
but can get a ~50 mile away station. An antenna amp makes the more distant
station clear and stable.
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