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 X11 laptop. Samsung's X11 is a lower to middle level laptop but does include a good graphics chip. Linux support is excellent as well.

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Specifications

Name	Samsung X11
Processor	Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

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

Notes

The GeForce Go 7400 can work with either the included 'nv' driver or with NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' module. To view installation instructions for the proprietary module you can view our guide.

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

The Samsung X11 is a good choice to use with Linux. Installing Linux on the X11 went through without issue and it functions very well.

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