This is a guide to running Linux with the Dell Latitude D410 laptop. The Latitude D410 is an updated version of the Dell Latitude D400 with some newer internals. Unlike the D400, the D410 works much better with Linux due to the Intel 2200 wireless controller used.
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 | Dell Latitude D410 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M 755 2GHz |
| Screen | 12.1” XGA |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 40GB |
| Optical Drive | External DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11g Wireless |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Use the i810 module |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-intel8x0 module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw2200 module |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
The Dell Latitude D410 didn't have any problems with the installation of Linux.
Abosolutely nothing special to note about the Dell Latitude D410 on Linux. Installation was a breeze with everything detected properly.
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