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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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Dell Latitude D500 laptop. Dell have equiped the Latitude D500 with low end components to release a cheap laptop.

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Specifications

Name	Dell Latitude D500
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 1.4GHz
Screen	14.1" XGA
RAM	128MB
HDD	20GB
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Graphics	Intel Extreme Graphics
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2100 802.11b Wireless
Other	2 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
HDD	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use the i810 driver
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2100 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes

Notes

The Linux compatibility of the Latitude D500 is very good with nothing interesting to note.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Increasing battery life

Summary

The Dell Latitude D500 works flawlessly with Linux. Installation was simple and Linux runs well.


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