This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the BenQ Joybook S42 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the BenQ Joybook S42. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the BenQ Joybook S42 page on LapWik.
If you would like to edit this page please first view our Editing Guidelines.
For full specifications see the BenQ Joybook S42 specifications page.
| Name | BenQ Joybook S42 |
| Processor | Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology - Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8600 |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | nVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5300 (802.11abgn) |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the BenQ Joybook S42 here.
You can enter a summary of how well the BenQ Joybook S42 works with Linux here.
Discussion
Ubuntu Netbook Remix and BenQ S42
Device Compatibility Comments
Processor OK
Screen OK
HDD OK
Optical Drive OK
Graphics Not Tested
Sound OK
Ethernet OK
Wireless OK
Bluetooth OK
Modem Not Tested
USB OK
Firewire Not Tested
Card Reader Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot Not Tested
Webcam OK
Note: Keyboard and Touchpad are not working at the first time after installation or Update, these issue can be fixed by following this link http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1231972