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 Toshiba Satellite A45 laptop. The A45 is a slight update to the Toshiba Satellite A25 and still provides excellent Linux support.

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Specifications

Name	Toshiba Satellite A45
Processor	Intel Pentium4-M 2.8GHz
Screen	15" XGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Graphics	Intel 852GME
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Atheros 802.11g Wireless
Other	4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use the i810 driver
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 driver
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the madwifi driver
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

There were no issues encounter while installing Linux on the A45.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Increasing battery life

Summary

Installation of Linux on the Toshiba Satellite A45 is a straight forward task. There were no difficulties encountered during the installation process and the A45 runs Linux just fine.

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

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