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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Author

John Clark L. Naldoza (njclark at cegnulug dot org)

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Acer Extensa 4620-4605 laptop.

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Specifications

Name	Acer Extensa 4620-4605
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA Widescreen
RAM	2GB
HDD	160GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Network	10/100/1000, Ethernet, 802.11abg

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
HDD	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested
Webcam	Not Tested

Notes

Tried out both Ubuntu 7.10 and OpenSuse 10.3 (i386)

I needed to recompile the latest ALSA driver to get sound working on the
headphone and mic. Internal mic doesn't work.

Wireless needed to download the firmware, afterwards it works.

I wasn't able to install Windows XP on the notebook but I didn't have any
problems installing Linux on it :)

Summary

There is a little configuration work required to get the most out of the Acer Extensa 4620. However after this is complete the 4620 works just fine with Linux.


Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.