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 Hewlett-Packard nc2400 laptop. The nc2400 is a small size and long battery life laptop, excellent for mobile people. The nc2400's Linux support is great.

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Specifications

Processor	Intel Core Duo U2500 1.2GHz
Screen	12.1" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	2 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

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

Notes

The native screen resolution of the nc2400 is 1280x800 but due to the way the Intel GMA 950 functions the screen may not work at this resolution. Our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide will provide you more information on how to fix this.

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

The Hewlett-Packard nc2400 uses components which are well supported under Linux so configuration of this laptop is quite easy.


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