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MSI PR601
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the MSI PR601 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI PR601. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI PR601 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the MSI PR601 specifications page.
| Name | MSI PR601 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Screen | 15.4 WGXA (1280×800) |
| Graphics | Intel UMA |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Built-in 802.11b/g/n |
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
The MSI PR601 was tested with Ubuntu 10.10.
Summary
The MSI PR601 works well with Linux.
Discussion
I run OpenSuse 11.3 absolutely smoothly. Network and audio were perfectly found and caused no problems.
Just consider to expand memory to 4Gb otherwise you'll find yourself waiting for swap all the time.