Page Contents Introduction Editing This Page Specifications Linux Compatibility Notes Related Resources Summary

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 Samsung R50 laptop, model R50TV03.

Editing This Page

If you would like to edit this page please first view our Editing Guidelines.

Specifications

Name	Samsung R50
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 760 2.0GHz
Screen	15"
RAM	512MB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon X300
Network	Ethernet 10/100, Intel 2200BG 802.11g Wireless
Other	4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes	Use the b44 modules
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2200 module
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

The graphics chip will work with either the open source radeon module or with the proprietary ATI module. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary module.

Related Resources

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

Summary

This is a nice and simple laptop to use with Linux. The installation was not a problem at all with much of the hardware detected and configured automatically.

Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.