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Toshiba Tecra A6
Introduction
Below is my experience with the Toshiba Tecra A6 laptop, model PTA61A-00G005. This was tested with Fedora Core 5.
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 Tecra A6 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66Ghz |
| Screen | 14.1“ |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-+RW |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon x1400 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet + Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless + Bluetooth |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0 + 1 x Firewire |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use Alsa snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested but should work | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested, probably wont work | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested but should work |
Notes
The open source radeon module included with Fedora Core 5 does not support the ATI Mobility Radeon x1400. However you can get this working using the proprietary ATI module. For a simpler install, you may like to use the Livna repository. Because of a bug in the kernel shipped with Fedora Core 5 you should upgrade to the latest kernel version before installing this module.
I didn't get a chance to test the modem, but from experience it should work with the Linuxant module.
Summary
For best result you need a Linux distribution with at least the 2.6.16 kernel, such as Fedora Core 5. If you do not like to use proprietary modules then this notebook is not a good choice for now.
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