This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the HP Mini 110-1000 series laptop.
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For full specifications see the HP Mini 110-1000 series specifications page.
| Name | HP Mini 110-1000 series |
| Processor | Intel Atom N280 1.66Ghz |
| Screen | 10.1” WSVGA |
| RAM | Up to 2GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet 802.11a/b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 |
| Screen | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 |
| HDD | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 |
| Graphics | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 3D is somewhat slow at times but not unusable |
| Sound | Works | Speakers and headphone jack work on Ubuntu 10.04. |
| Ethernet | Works | Works properly on HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 |
| Wireless | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 With non-free drivers intsalled through drivers manager(on some models) |
| USB | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 |
| Webcam | Works | HP Mini 1001TU Ubuntu 10.04 using Cheese and Skype |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the HP Mini 110-1000 series here.
HP Mini 1001TU works great with Ubuntu 10.04. System performs well and all Function buttons work.
In order to enable wifi you may need to install the non-free drivers (depending on your model) through “jockey” the non-free driver wizard in Ubuntu.
Discussion
I have a problem with webcam on ubuntu 11.10.
I solved the problem just by selling the HP Mini and buy me a Asus EeePC 1005PE, everything works out of the box with minor issues, glad I got rid of that stupid HP Mini!
Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat did not work on my Compaq / HP Mini 110c, so I was a bit worried, if Ubuntu 11.4 Natty would work.
But it does: I run it in “Classic” mode (an option you can choose on login), with all visual effects switched off - and have no issues at all with the proprietary Broadcom drivers, that used to pose problems in older editions. Sound, Mic, Wifi, Skype - everything works just fine.
The desktop looks clean, clear, simple, and even as the computer-illiterate person that I am, it is much easier to use than windows, and no problem to switch to it from mac.
I had trouble with CentOS and few problems with Ubuntu on my 110c:
http://puppykhan.livejournal.com/5779.html
I also had PuppyLinux running on it.
The sound problem is solved by installing a new Linux kernel. It had a Alsa driver bug…
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/606893
I'd be very happy if my internal cardreader would start to work though…. (works fine via an USB reader) Ubuntuy 10.04/Linux Mint 9
Next to the sound problem on the netbook is the fact that the built in SD card reader does not seem to function in my Mini 110 under Ubuntu/Linux Mint. I have not seen any mentions of this anywhere yet! If this cannot be solved, I am really considering to sell my brand new mini with Atom 450 processor and buy an Asus, as I had not any issue with my 910!
By the way, I'm talking Ubuntu 9.10 Final and Linux Mint 9
By the way, I'm talking Ubuntu 9.10 Final and Linux Mint 9. HP Mini 110-3015DX
Installing from Karmic Koala daily distribution ISO (9.10) everything works, even the SD card reader. I was having issues with Jaunty and the lan port, and never did make that work. The HP 110 1030NR, which I have, works flawless with the Karmic 9.10 beta dated 11/2009. Full support for everything.
I am dual booting with XP and grub installed and handled the booting flawless. As well as the partitioning, which came off without a hitch, cutting the drive in equal sized partitions.
Hope this info helps someone ake the decision to install on the HP, it is a much more usable OS than the XP that came on it. I'll eventually repartition to remove the XP all together as I never boot into it any more.
I had a similar problem with sound on the HP mini 311. I had sound through the headphones but not through the speakers. Alsa 1.0.018 was not properly identifying the sound hardware. The solution was to compile a newer version of Alsa than Jaunty uses (1.0.21). There were very good instructions here:
http://monespaceperso.org/blog-en/2009/08/31/upgrade-alsa-1-0-21-on-ubuntu-jaunty-9-04/
After upgrading Alsa and rebooting I was greeted with the welcome sound of bongos coming through the speakers.