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This is a guide to running Linux with the Acer Aspire 1692WLMi laptop. This was tested on Slackware 12.0.
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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| Name | Acer Aspire 1692WLMi |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 740 1.73GHz |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB DDR400 |
| HDD | 100GB 5400RPM |
| Optical Drive | MATSHITA UJ-840D (Double Layer) |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon X700 128MB |
| Network | Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5788 Gigabit Ethernet, Intel 3PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Bluetooth, Modem |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | With official ATI drivers |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | With ipw2200 modules at http://ipw2200.sf.net |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Yes | With a change on /etc/pcmcia/config.opts |
More details about this laptop is available at http://doppiak.ilbello.com/slack12.php (in Italian).
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