The notebook works well with Fedora 12; only the wireless was not recognized and I didn't manage to configure the wireless card. With driver from Realtek also the wireless works.
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| Name | Toshiba Satellite L450 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron Processor 900/T3000 : 2.20 GHz - 1.80 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1 MB On-Die L2 cache |
| Screen | 15.6” HD (1366×768) |
| Graphics | Mobile Intel GMA 4500M |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 160GB to 250GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100 802.11b/g/n |
Tested with the Satellite Pro L450-17L:
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ok | |
| Screen | ok | |
| HDD | ok | |
| Optical Drive | ok | |
| Graphics | ok | |
| Sound | ok | |
| Ethernet | ok | |
| Wireless | ok with driver from Realtek | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | ok | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested |
I installed Fedora 12 on the Tosiba Pro L450-17L. Beside the Wireless card (which is not recognized
all components were recognized. I didn't tested the Card reader and the webcam.
The wireless works with the linux-driver from Realtek (RTL8191SE-VA2):
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8192SE
Wireless ID: Network controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8191SEvB Wireless LAN Controller (rev 10)
Works well.
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