This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Toshiba Portege M700 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 | Toshiba Portege M700 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Screen | 12.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Intel 4965AGN 802.11abgn, Bluetooth |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Not Tested |
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Toshiba Portege M700 here.
You can enter a summary of how well the Toshiba Portege M700 works with Linux here.
Discussion
I have tested this computer with mandriva and most of the above is the same. The notable exception is that I did test the cd/dvd write and it does not work.
Processor Works
Screen Works
HDD Works
Optical Drive Not Tested
Graphics Works
Ethernet Works
Wireless Works
Bluetooth Not Tested
56K Modem Not Tested
USB Not Tested
Firewire Not Tested
Card Reader Not Tested
PCMCIA Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader Not Tested
Camera not tested
I have installed Linux Mint 8 (Helena)
Processor Works
Screen Works
HDD Works
Optical Drive Works read CD and DVD, write not tested.
Graphics Works
Ethernet Works
Wireless Works open, WPA-WPA2 personal no works
Bluetooth Works
56K Modem Not Tested
USB Works
Firewire Not Tested
Card Reader Not Tested
PCMCIA Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader Not Tested
Camera Works