Toshiba Libretto U100
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [11:49 UTC]by Bill Giannikos
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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Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Libretto U100 laptop. This laptop works really well with Linux, even the 56k modem works without the need of paying for the Linuxant driver.Editing This Page
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| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 1.2Ghz | |
| Screen | 7.2" | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD-RW as Dock Station | |
| Graphics | Intel Extreme - 855GM+ | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet + Atheros 802.11g Wireless + Bluetooth | |
| Other | Fingerprint Reader + 2 x USB2.0 + Firewire port | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | Use speedstep-centrino module |
| Screen | Yes | Select 1280x768 resolution |
| Optical Drive | Yes | Burning not tested, but should work |
| Graphics | Yes | Use i810 driver |
| Sound | Yes | Use Alsa snd_intel8x0 modules |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ath_pci module, from Madwifi driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Yes | Use SmartLink Modem (included with Suse) |
| Fringerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested but should work | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested, probably wont work | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested but should work | |
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Summary
Nothing really special to report about this laptop. Installation was very easy when installing Suse Linux 10.0.If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's notebook page.
Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.
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