This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Sony VAIO VGN-C laptop. The VGN-C series is a smaller size laptop which also has great Linux compatibility.

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Specifications

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz
Screen	13.3" WXGA
RAM	2GB
HDD	160GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	2 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 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 driver
Bluetooth	Not Tested
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested

Notes

With the native screen resolution of the VAIO VGN-C being 1280x800 you will need to use the 915resolution tool to get the display working at this resolution. For instructions on how to use the 915resolution tool can be found in the Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

It was pretty straight forward to install Linux on the Sony VAIO VGN-C. Only some minor configuration with 915resolution was required to get the laptop working well.


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