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Toshiba Satellite Pro L300

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 laptop.

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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Specifications

For full specifications see the Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 specifications page.

NameToshiba Satellite Pro L300
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo
Screen15.4” WXGA Widescreen
RAM1GB to 4GB
HDD160GB-250GB
Optical DriveDVD+-RW
GraphicsIntel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
NetworkEthernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11abg/Intel 4965ABGN 802.11abgn, Bluetooth

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorWorks
ScreenWorks
HDDWorks
Optical DriveWorks
GraphicsWorks
SoundWorks only volume wheel not working/Ubuntu 8.10 whell work
EthernetNot Tested
WirelessWorks
56K ModemNot Tested
USBWorks
Card ReaderWorks
ExpressCard SlotNot Tested
Web CameraNot Tested

Notes

You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 here.

Wifi doesn't work in Ubuntu 8.04/8.10/9.04 - The laptop only get signal when it's near the AP. The problex it's fixed, installing the package: linux-backports-modules

2009 01 04 - XP & Linux distros on Toshiba Satellite L300, 2GB dual core processor with 4GB RAM

Ubuntu & Knoppix LiveCDs: Zilch. BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death)

Called Toshiba support (pleasantly surprised by getting to a human voice within 2 branches of the automated menu tree) - was told that the motherboard drivers did not support anything but Windoze Vista.

The Four Stages Of Grief:

Anger
Denial
Bargaining
Acceptance

….or something like it.

** Also note: XP will apparently not work on anything > 3GB RAM. BSOD yet again.

out.

Summary

You can enter a summary of how well the Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 works with Linux here.