This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Panasonic Toughbook F8 laptop.
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| Name | Panasonic Toughbook F8 |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor SP9300 : 2.26 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6 MB On-Die L2 cache |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA (1200×800) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | OK | |
| Screen | OK | |
| HDD | OK | |
| Optical Drive | OK | tested: DVD playback |
| Graphics | OK | |
| Sound | OK | see notes |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | OK | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | OK | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested |
Tested with Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala.
To enable HDA Intel sound:sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
and add this lineoptions snd-hda-intel model=laptop
at the end of the file, then reboot.
See: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HdaIntelSoundHowto
You can enter a summary of how well the Panasonic Toughbook F8 works with Linux here.
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