This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Sony Vaio BZ laptop.
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For full specifications see the Sony Vaio BZ specifications page.
| Name | Sony Vaio BZ |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T9800 Processor : 2.93 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 14.4” WXGA (1280×800) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 320GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel WiFi Link 5100 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Yes |
Suspend and hibernate also work out of the box, at least on ubuntu 9.10
You can enter a summary of how well the Sony Vaio BZ works with Linux here.
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