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HP-Compaq Presario V3000t
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the HP-Compaq Presario V3000t laptop. This lower end Presario for HP is an excellent laptop to use with Linux.
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 | HP-Compaq Presario V3000t |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA |
| RAM | 1GB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested |
Notes
The screen in the Presario V3000t uses a screen resolution of 1280×800. Linux has an issue in using this resolution until you use the 915resolution tool. You can view this guide for more details on the 915resolution tool.
Summary
There were no major issues with running Linux on the HP-Compaq Presario V3000t laptop. There is only some minor configuration work required.
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