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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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite A25 laptop. The A25 is a fairly standard laptop which a mid level range of components. Linux support on the A25 is excellent

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Specifications

Name	Toshiba Satellite A25
Processor	Intel Pentium4 2.8GHz
Screen	15" XGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Graphics	Trident CyberALADDiN
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Orinoco 802.11b Wireless
Other	3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use the trident driver
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-trident driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the orinoco_cs driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

Installation of Linux on the Satellite A25 went through without issue at all.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Increasing battery life

Summary

The components of the Toshiba Satellite A25 are well supported under Linux making this a good laptop to use.

If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's Satellite page.

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