This is a guide to running Linux with the Samsung R65 laptop, model R65TV02. Samsung's R65 is a lower to middle end laptop which incorporates excellent Linux compatibility.
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 | Samsung R65 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66Ghz |
| Screen | 15” |
| RAM | 512MB |
| HDD | 80GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7400 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945ABG 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 4 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | Use the b44 modules |
| Wireless | Yes | Use the ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Yes |
The NVIDIA graphics chip found in the R65 can work with either the open source nv module or with the proprietary module from NVIDIA.
No issues were experienced when installing an up to date Linux distribution on the Samsung R65. Linux installation was a breeze.
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