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 D600 laptop. In the D600, Dell have provided a lower cost laptop but still includes some good internals. Linux support for the D600 is excellent.

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Specifications

Name	Dell Latitude D600
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 725 1.6GHz
Screen	14.1" XGA
RAM	256MB
HDD	40GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
Network	10/100/1000 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
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2100 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

Some models of the D600 include the Dell Wireless 1400 wireless controller rather than the Intel 2100 tested here. The Dell 1400 hasn't been tested yet but would probably require the ndiswrapper driver to work. This will make it more difficult to configure.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life

Summary

The Dell Latitude D600 had no issues with Linux when used with an up to date distribution.


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