This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Sony VAIO CR laptop.
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 | Sony VAIO CR |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 120GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Intel 4965AGN 802.11abgn |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Works |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Sony VAIO CR here.
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Discussion
vaio cr 36 g/b for ubuntu
apt-get install libglib2.0-dev libusb-dev build-essential gcc automake fakeroot mercurial
$ hg clone http://bitbucket.org/ahixon/r5u87x/
$ cd r5u87x
$ make
$ make rules
$ sudo make install
$ sudo r5u87x-loader –reload
I'm running ubuntu 9.10.
Webcam driver can be found easily at google. Just search r5u870 ubuntu. Not sure about other distro.
is this the same for ubuntu????
Fedora 9 on Sony Vaio CR363
Feeling Great for adding 1st comment….
Ya i have installed Fedora 9 on my new sony vaio CR363 and wiped out the vista home premium.
all most Everything is working fine i.e. my sound, display, etc..
issues which are still present:
1) Few Function keys are not working
2) Webcam is still like a dead man!!!
Note:
1)after Fedora 9 installation, just download all updates and then use it so that everything works properly.
2) if your touch pad is not working then just gooogle it you will find the solution easily.
So overall experience is good and ya you can easily switch to Fedora 9 so Go Ahead with Linux…..