Question on linux and a toshiba notebook

alek66 · 08-17-2004, 09:09 AM

Hello partners!
I'm going to buy a notebook ( Satellite A55-S306) but I have certain doubts cuase the centrino chip and the wifi integrated on it. Will it work on linux. I'm planning to install slackware+win....
Any recomendations you can give me¿ Is it worth buying a notebook like that?
I tried looking for information, but all the information I found was a little vague.
I'm worried about if the computer will work under linux or it will be a desaster. Any help is hot.
Thanks
alex

DreamySmurff · 08-17-2004, 12:45 PM

i dont know much ..

but

what i know is that Toshiba doesnt support linux .. so is it fine with u?

cuz no utilities n tools will work with u

thats all what i know

Half_Elf · 08-18-2004, 01:29 PM

I have some doubt about the wifi thing... In fact I doubt it will work, well, unless you want to BUY drivers. Others hardware should be fine I guess, except maybe modem that are always a pain... but who care about modem?

XavierP · 08-18-2004, 01:31 PM

Check this site: http://newsletter.toshiba-tro.de/main/index.html - it should tell you of any issues. I have no problems on my A10.

Kman12 · 08-18-2004, 10:46 PM

Intel started a sourceforge project for linux drivers for their centrino, though I can't recall the URL at the time.

alek66 · 08-19-2004, 09:16 AM

thanks for all the information, it´s really usefull.
So would you recommend that laptop...?
I been looking info also, kernel 2.6xxx does support centrino right? The thing is that I dont want to waste money. Perhaps one of you tells me that its bettter tod buy a p4...and perhaps a wireless card...sepparetly.
Free and open to reciebe coments and opinions
alex

alek66 · 08-19-2004, 05:46 PM

So does anyone has any recomendations for me and my future laptop.
I also been looking for a gateway(solo m 500)... some people told me that a P4 is runs better than centrino... i didnt wanna belive it, but i checking to see what you people tell me.
I need guidance quick beacuse I about to buy it. Up to know I going to buy the centrino one... bue I like to get as much info as possible.
alex