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Sony VAIO VGN-C Series
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Sony VAIO VGN-C laptop. The VGN-C series is a smaller size laptop which also has great Linux compatibility.
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 | Sony VAIO VGN-C Series |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz |
| Screen | 13.3” WXGA |
| RAM | 2GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested |
Notes
With the native screen resolution of the VAIO VGN-C being 1280×800 you will need to use the 915resolution tool to get the display working at this resolution. For instructions on how to use the 915resolution tool can be found in the Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide.
Summary
It was pretty straight forward to install Linux on the Sony VAIO VGN-C. Only some minor configuration with 915resolution was required to get the laptop working well.
Discussion
UBUNTU on VGN-C250N sux
Hi all.
Just to let you know that after installing Ubuntu 8 on this laptop, I found the following problems that HAVENT been resolved by anyone yet:
1 - Power/ACPI issue: In order to start the installation process, you need to unplug the power adapter, and run on battery only. This also applies to booting up a fully installed and updated system also. I have seen this problem mention by many other people on various forums, but a fix has not been found yet.
2 - Internal power management settings in Ubuntu are erratic + unstable. Sometimes they don't activate, leaving the system running at full kilt running on a battery, or running at half steam while plugged in.
thats about it…