Sony VAIO VGN-FE Series

This is a guide to running Linux with the Sony VGN-FE Series laptop. This should cover the the VGNFE25GP, VGNFE35GP and VGNFE38GP.

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.

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Name	Sony VAIO VGN-FE
Processor	Intel Core Duo Processor T2300 1.66GHz to T7200 2.0GHz
Screen	15.4” WXGA
RAM	512MB to 1024MB
HDD	80GB to 160GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 to 7600
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11abg Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Camera

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel module
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw3945 module
Bluetooth	Yes
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Yes
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Camera	Yes	Works using gspcav1 driver.

The VAIO VGN-FE's NVIDIA graphics chip can function with either the open source nv module or the proprietary module from NVIDIA. More details about installing the proprietary module can be found in our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.

The Sony VAIO VGN-FE has no problems with handling Linux. The installation process was easy without any extra configuration work required.

If you wish to purchase a laptop with Linux pre-installed you can visit Dell's Ubuntu website.

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