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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 X60 laptop. The X60 is a high end level laptop which a nice array of features. Linux support for this laptop is good is as long as an up to date distribution is used.

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Specifications

Name	Samsung X60
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz
Screen	15" SXGA+
RAM	1GB
HDD	100GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon x1400
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	Yes
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Yes
PCMCIA	Yes

Notes

With the x1400 graphics chip used in the X60 you can use either the open source radeon module or ATI's proprietary fglrx module. For instructions in installing the fglrx module view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. Only the proprietary module provides 3D support for the x1400.

Some older distributions may have problems with the X60's sound controller. Update to the latest ALSA drivers if this is the case for you.

Related Resources

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

Summary

There were no problems installing Linux on the X60 if an up to date Linux distribution is used.

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