This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the MSI GX623 laptop.
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For full specifications see the MSI GX623 specifications page.
| Name | MSI GX623 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Screen | 15.4 WSGXA+ (1440×900) or 1680×1050 |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 500GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Blu-Ray Drive |
| Network | 10/100 Built-in 802.11b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | Might be slow with partitions bigger then 300GB |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Partial | It is possible to geti it working, but a lot of problems with Suspend and console CTRL+ALT+F1 |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the MSI GX623 here.
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Discussion
I installed Ubuntu 9.10 on this notebook. CPU, Screen, HDD, DVD Drive, GPU, Sound Card, Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB worked. What I wasn't able to test was: Webcam and Modem. Card Reader didn't work.