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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 Samsung R65 laptop, model R65TV02. Samsung's R65 is a lower to middle end laptop which incorporates excellent Linux compatibility.

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Specifications

Name	Samsung R65
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66Ghz
Screen	15"
RAM	512MB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 7400
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
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-hda-intel module
Ethernet	Yes	Use the b44 modules
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 module
Bluetooth	Not Tested
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Yes

Notes

The NVIDIA graphics chip found in the R65 can work with either the open source nv module or with the proprietary module from NVIDIA.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 module for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

No issues were experienced when installing an up to date Linux distribution on the Samsung R65. Linux installation was a breeze.

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