MSI Wind U123

Introduction

I've bought this device with Windows XP home in November 2010. I've immediately installed Ubuntu 9.10 (UNR). Then, in May 2010 I've installed Ubuntu 10.04 (UNE).

This page is just for discussing using Linux on the MSI Wind U123. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the MSI Wind U123 page on LapWik.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the MSI Wind U123 specifications page.

Name	MSI Wind U123
Processor	Intel Atom Processor N280 : 1.66 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 512KB On-Die L2 Cache
Screen	10 (1024×600)
Graphics	Intel UMA
RAM	Up to 2GB
HDD	80GB to 160GB
Optical Drive	No
Network	10/100 Built-in 802.11b/g/n

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
HDD	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
USB	Yes
Card Reader	Yes
Webcam	Yes

Notes

At first install with UNR 9.10, there was an issue with brightness which was flickering when I tried to increase or decrease it with the keyboard. After upgrading the BIOS it was solved.

Summary

Perfect with Ubuntu !

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