This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Authors

Charles Cosper

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire 5610-4610 laptop.

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Specifications

Name	Acer Aspire 5610-4610
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2350 1.86Ghz
Screen	15.4" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	160GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW Double Layer
Graphics	Intel 950
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless
Other	4 x USB2.0, Webcam

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver
Ethernet	Yes	BCm44xx driver
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
PCMCIA	Yes
Webcam	No

Notes

To get X to recognize the 1280x800 native resolution, use the i915resolution tool.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

This laptop works very well with a up to date Linux distribution. There were no problems getting it working. It was the most painless Linux install I've ever done.


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