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 HP-Compaq Presario V3000t laptop. This lower end Presario for HP is an excellent laptop to use with Linux.

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Specifications

Name	HP-Compaq Presario V3000t
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless
Other	2 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested

Notes

The screen in the Presario V3000t uses a screen resolution of 1280x800. Linux has an issue in using this resolution until you use the 915resolution tool. You can view this guide for more details on the 915resolution 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

There were no major issues with running Linux on the HP-Compaq Presario V3000t laptop. There is only some minor configuration work required.


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