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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Authors

Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Tecra S1 laptop, model PT831A-01DXN.

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Specifications

Processor	Intel Pentium-M 1.5Ghz
Screen	15"
RAM	256MB
HDD	60GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
Network	10/100 Ethernet
Other	3 x USB2.0

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	USe snd_intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes	Use e100 modules
56K Modem	Yes	Use slmodem module
USB	Yes
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Yes

Notes

Any Linux distribution with kernel version 2.4.22 or greater (including the 2.6 series) should work well with this laptop.

The graphics chip will work with either the open source radeon module or with the proprietary ATI module. For installation instructions, you can view our Configuring an ATI graphics chip guide. For 3D support, you will need the proprietary module.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring an ATI graphics chip
Increasing battery life

Summary

This is quite an easy laptop to get working with Linux, however it is no longer in production.

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.