Toshiba Satellite M105
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:18 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 M105 laptop. This M105 is a lower specification notebook with a fairly common layout. The Linux compatibility for the M105 is very good after some minor configuration work.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite M105 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz | |
| Screen | 14.1" WXGA | |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| HDD | 120GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW | |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 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 | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel driver |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 driver |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
Notes
The native screen resolution of the Satellite M105 laptop is 1280x800, however because of the way the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 functions this resolution would not be available right away. You may view our Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950 guide for more details.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
There were no issues in getting the Toshiba Satellite M105 working when using an up to date Linux distribution.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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