LG TX Express
Last modification on Wed 17 of Sep, 2008 [09:24 UTC]
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This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the LG TX Express laptop. This is a small and light laptop with good battery life. Linux support is unfortunately not great on the TX.Editing This Page
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| Name | LG TX Express | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 773 1.3 GHz | |
| Screen | 12.1" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2915 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw2200 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
The LG TX laptop uses and external USB optical drive. Linux can be installed from this.You will need to use this experimental module for the wired network to work. It is not included in any Linux distribution that I know of so you will need to compile and install it yourself.
For the TX's NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 graphics chip you can use both the open source 'nv' module and NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' module. For instructions on installing this driver you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Increasing battery life
Summary
Due to the ethernet controller, the LG TX Express can be a problem for people who need to use a wired network.Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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