This is a guide to running Linux with the Sony VGN-FE Series laptop. This should cover the the VGNFE25GP, VGNFE35GP and VGNFE38GP.
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 VGN-FE |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo Processor T2300 1.66GHz to T7200 2.0GHz |
| Screen | 15.4” WXGA |
| RAM | 512MB to 1024MB |
| HDD | 80GB to 160GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 to 7600 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11abg Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other | 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire, Camera |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | Use the snd-hda-intel module |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | Use ipw3945 module |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Yes | Works using gspcav1 driver. |
The VAIO VGN-FE's NVIDIA graphics chip can function with either the open source nv module or the proprietary module from NVIDIA. More details about installing the proprietary module can be found in our Configuring a nVidia graphics chip guide.
The Sony VAIO VGN-FE has no problems with handling Linux. The installation process was easy without any extra configuration work required.
Discussion
I don't have the Sony Vaio VGN FE25GP-35GP-38GP . Mine is the Sony Vaio VGN FE48E. I can use the Linux too ?