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Toshiba Satellite A45

Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:07 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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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

NameToshiba Satellite A45
ProcessorIntel Pentium4-M 2.8GHz
Screen15" XGA
RAM512MB
HDD60GB
Optical DriveDVD-ROM/CD-RW
GraphicsIntel 852GME
Network10/100 Ethernet, Atheros 802.11g Wireless
Other4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorYes
ScreenYes
Optical DriveYes
GraphicsYesUse the i810 driver
SoundYesUse the snd-intel8x0 driver
EthernetYes
WirelessYesUse the madwifi driver
56K ModemNot Tested
USBYes
FirewireNot Tested
PCMCIANot Tested

Notes

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

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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.

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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