Toshiba Tecra A7
Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [12:26 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 Tecra A7 laptop.Editing This Page
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| Name | Toshiba Tecra A7 | |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300E 1.66GHz | |
| Screen | 15.4" WXGA | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| HDD | 60GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300M | |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth | |
| 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 the ipw3945 driver |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| SD Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
Notes
For the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300M graphics chip found in the A7 you can use either the open source 'nv' driver or NVIDIA's proprietary 'nvidia' driver. For installation instructions you can view our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.Related Resources
Preparing your laptop for LinuxConfiguring a nVidia graphics chip
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life
Summary
Linux on the Toshiba Tecra A7 works fine. There were no issues installing Linux on the A7 and configuration was easy.If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Toshiba's Tecra 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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