Toshiba Satellite L35
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:09 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 L35 laptop. The Satellite L35 is a good low end laptop but does require some Linux knowledge to configure it properly.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite L35 | |
| Processor | Intel Celeron-M 440 1.86GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | CD-RW/DVD-ROM | |
| Graphics | Radeon Xpress 200M | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Atheros 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| Other | 2 x USB2.0 | |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the madwifi driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
For the audio in the Satellite L35 to work you will need to install ALSA version 1.0.14rc4 or higher. At this time there is no Linux distribution which includes this as standard so you will need to install it manually. You will also need to add the following like into your /etc/modprobe.conf (or your distro's equivalent) file:options snd-hda-intel model=6stack-digout
Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring an ATI graphics chip
Configuring the audio
Increasing battery life
Summary
The Toshiba Satellite L35 currently has issues with sound under Linux however this can be fixed with some configuration work. Future Linux distribution will likely resolve this issue.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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