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Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100
Introduction
This is a guide to running Debian Linux on a Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100
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 Pro 6100 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 1.70Ghz |
| Screen | 14” XGA |
| RAM | 256MB - 512MB |
| HDD | 20GB - 40GB |
| Optical Drive | CD+-RW / DVD-ROM |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce go 420 32MB |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless or Atheros 5001x |
| Other | 2 x USB, 1 x irDA, 2x PCMCIA, 1 x SD Card Reader |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Sume troubles with propietary drivers, with 'nv' free/libre drivers runs right |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ath5x driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes |
Notes
The nvidia propietary drivers don't recongnize my screen, and in some cases also no recongnise the video card. But with the nv free/libre driver works fine.
The Sound is really incredible, very high definition.
Summary
This laptop works fine with Linux, I'm using Linux Debian Squeeze/sid with XFCE desktop.
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