This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire 5735 laptop.
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.
For full specifications see the Acer Aspire 5735 specifications page.
| Name | Acer Aspire 5735 |
| Processor | Intel Core Dual core |
| Screen | 15.6” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 2GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M |
| Network | Ethernet, 802.11abgn |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | works | |
| Screen | works | |
| HDD | works | |
| Optical Drive | works | |
| Graphics | works | |
| Sound | works | |
| Ethernet | works | ubuntu: set mtu to your network setting. |
| Wireless | works | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | seems to be identified |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Acer Aspire 5735 here.
You can enter a summary of how well the Acer Aspire 5735 works with Linux here.
If you wish to purchase a laptop with Linux pre-installed you can visit
Dell's Ubuntu website.

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Discussion
I will try on this day to install archlinux x86_64, i will keep informed
Opensuse 11.0 installed easily. Graphics are good, but images are elongated horizontally, perhaps due to the 16:9 screen aspect ratio.
I have yet to have the memory card reader work with Intrepid Ubuntu. :(