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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Authors

Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Sony VGN-FJ Series laptop. This should cover the the VGNFJ76GP and VGNFJ78GP.

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Specifications

Name	Sony VAIO VGN-FJ Series
Processor	Intel Celeron-M Processor 380 1.60GHz to to Pentium-M Processor 760 2.0GHz
Screen	14.1" WXGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11bg Wireless
Other	3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Camera

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw2200 driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested
Camera	No	Currently no drivers are available

Notes

The default screen resolution of the Sony VAIO VGN-FJ is 1280x800, however because of the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 functions this resolution would not be usable right away. You may like to follow our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more information.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Increasing battery life

Summary

Some work need to be done with the graphics system for the Sony VAIO VGN-FJ to work properly but other than that the major functions work fine.


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