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 A55 laptop. The A55 is Toshiba's low end laptop with basically the bare essentials included.

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Specifications

Name	Toshiba Satellite A55
Processor	Intel Celeron-M 360 1.4 GHz
Screen	15" XGA
RAM	512MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Network	10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless
Other	3 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use the i810 module
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw2200 module
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

Installation on Linux on the A55 was simple without any complications encountered at all.

Related Resources

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

Summary

The Toshiba Satellite A55 includes common components which makes it well suited to run Linux.

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.