Linux on the Toshiba Satellite Pro U200

Last update: Feb 2007

Disclaimer    Summary    Introduction    Installation    Function Keys    Wireless    Sound    Graphics    Modem    Remarks

Disclaimer

This is freely available information which comes with absolutely no guarantees. Use at your own risk.

Summary

I describe the installation of Linux (Kubuntu 6.10) on a Toshiba Satellite Pro U200 notebook.

The installation was almost flawless from the standard CD for Intel x86 architecture. After installation I had to install more packages from the Net.

Introduction:

This file contains information relevant to installing and using Linux on a Toshiba Satellite Pro U200 notebook purchased in february 2007.

The notebook is equipped with an Intel Core Duo T2400 CPU @1.83 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, 100 GB disk, DVD Writer (double layer), Ethernet, WiFi, Firewire port, integrated 56Kbps Modem.

Installation:

I used Partition Magic 7.0 to shrink the space dedicated to Windows to 20 GB and free the remaining space for the Linux installation.

After that I simply bootstrapped from the kubuntu CD and, when I got the selection screen I launched the installation.

Notes: When asked about partitioning I selected: "install Linux on free space" and let the installation procedure to set up the disk.

The installation procedure proceeded without any problem whatsoever.

After the installation I modified the list of pakage repositories, to add more repositories, and installed the "synaptic" package (apt-get install synaptic); then I could do a full update and install more packages.

Wireless:

The notebook is equipped with an Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG chipset of the "centrino" family. The integrated wireless support is recongnized by the installation procedure and all you have to do is to configure it properly. I use wlassistant to start the wireless network with no problems.

Sound:

The soundcard is detected and automatically configured. I've tested it by playing the standard Ubuntu movie with kaffein.

Graphics:

The graphic support is provided by an "Intel 9456M" video card. The LCD screen has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels. The graphic chipset was recognised and configured automatically.

Modem:

I haven't tested it, as yet.

Remarks:

The Satellite Pro U200 looks remarkably well supported by current Linux. The only untested device is the modem (if someone does the test, please send me a note to be added to this "HowTo").
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