HardwareSupportMachinesLaptopsPackardBell
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HardwareSupportMachinesLaptopsPackardBell
Notes on installation and compatibility of Ubuntu with Packard Bell laptop computers.
Summary
Make |
Model |
Install ? |
Not works ? |
Comments |
Ubuntu Release |
Date |
Packard Bell |
Easynote 3300 |
Yes |
|
Needs nolapic boot parameter, otherwise doesn't boot. Modem untested. Additional info: chipset is sis740, cpu is AMD XP-M 2600+ |
Warty |
|
Packard Bell |
Easynote A series |
Yes |
Centrino Wireless |
Only issue so far is the Centrino Wireless: hardware shows up fine but HWaddr is 00:00:00:00:00:00, hence I can't set it in my router's MAC filtering. |
|
|
Packard Bell |
Easynote M5262 |
Yes |
|
Details below |
|
21-Dec-2005 |
Details
Packard Bell Easynote M5262
- Generally a smooth install and good user experience: ethernet connection, DVD drive, etc, all good
- Touchpad and USB mouse work fine in tandem
- Not yet got built in card reader working
- Problems linking external monitor (but also in WinXP)
- Problems linking digital camera (Fuji Finepix 1400) but may be camera issue
- After booting, X sometimes displays a blank white screen and needs to be restarted with Ctrl-Alt-Backspace to access GDM