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Toshiba Satellite A25
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite A25 laptop. The A25 is a fairly standard laptop which a mid level range of components. Linux support on the A25 is excellent
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 | Toshiba Satellite A25 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium4 2.8GHz |
| Screen | 15” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-RW |
| Graphics | Trident CyberALADDiN |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Orinoco 802.11b Wireless |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the trident driver |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-trident driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the orinoco_cs driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
Installation of Linux on the Satellite A25 went through without issue at all.
Summary
The components of the Toshiba Satellite A25 are well supported under Linux making this a good laptop to use.
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