linux-on-laptops by manufactor/ modell

[user unknown]

There is a big collection of links on the net, not specific to knoppix, but might be very helpful to find out about how to get hardware working etc.

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/

It's ordered by manufactor and model and might help in many cases, perhaps it would be a good idea to make this link sticky (with exlamation mark and 'wichtig' on my system)?

- Ah! I see, I may mark it myself as 'important'. Hope this is welcomed.
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don't visit my homepage:http://home.arcor.de/hirnstrom/

[bongski55]

The info in the site stated above is very helpful yet there was no mention if the on-board modems on the laptops work. I know that use of dialup modems are a bit passe in highly developed areas like America or Europe but in Asia dialup is still the norm.

So where to get an info about laptops whose on board modems work in linux?

[user unknown]

Here is a page about modems with linux:

http://www.linmodems.org

not about laptops in special, but the key is the modem-chipset.
It might be (and often is) used in different laptops, and even desktops.

[bongski55]

Here is a page about modems with linux:

http://www.linmodems.org

not about laptops in special, but the key is the modem-chipset.
It might be (and often is) used in different laptops, and even desktops.

I know that site having been able to compile modem drivers in the past but it is different thing when it comes to laptops as they don't usually state what kind of chipset .Say I check the laptop site and decide on lets say a Dell as stated there-only to find out later that I cannot get into the internet because the modem is not working-specially if the linux kernel is the latest 2.6!
At this point I will then have to buy windows and regret about linux!

[user unknown]

Whether the onboard-modem is mentioned or not differs from page to page.
Additionally you may contact the vendor.
And get an external modem.

[bongski55]

I forgot to thank you for replying to my "rants".
I am in a region/area where linux is almost unheard of and to contact the local agent would be almost a futile attempt.
Can you suggest a pcmcia modem that will not need a linux driver?
Thanks again!

[user unknown]

No - I never used my pcmcia device.

Even if your vendor hasn't heard from linux, it's good practice, to let them know, that there is request for linux. Perhaps he knows the next time, and perhaps he uses linux by luck privately, and knows more than you expect.

[OregonDervish]

I did not see this model listed, but I decided to try it anyway.

Knoppix worked fine!

I also tried DSL and that worked fine but would not "release" my computer on shutdown. I had no problem in that regard with Knoppix though.

This was my first sucessful use of Linux.

I will be around here to read more how to's!

Thanks,

Phil

[Capt. Cautious]

When I first checked this forum I recall that someone wanted info on Knoppix with new laptops. well here is my recent experience.
I started the process of evaluating laptops for replaement of four next year. I did NOT evaluae HP as I already know that they tend to configure their hardware so that it works with Knoppix/Linux only with some serious reconfiguration and workarounds unless they set the machine up for their proprietary Linux.
I went to Best Buy who is the largest supplier in the area. First, I looked at what was available. I limited the systems to the following base requirements. AMD cpu with 32 or 64 bit processor, 256-512 ram prefferably DDR or SDram, and 1024x768, at least resolution. I didn't get to check modems before .. well read on.

Toshiba 10721 - 360J series with Intel Celeron will not load, Knoppix hangs before hardware detection.

Gateway7510GX 64bit SCSI
Had to noscsi, noacpi. Bios overrides noacpi and will not load apm. Loading is very slow but it does function. The right click function won't work on the touchpad but does work with external mouse. many small glitches.

Compaq 64bit AMD
Clean load. Pointer and tap sensitivity needs to be decreased significantly and the keyboard accelerator needs to be at or near minimum. The capslock is reversed and will not clear. TO do standard you need to hit the shift key. wold not let Open Office load and while it loadd frozen bubble it would not run it.

At this point I was preparing to do some program testing when the department manager came up to me and even knowing I was looking at replacing potentially 4 laptops he told me that I couldn't use the knoppix disk. His rational was that if we let one person do it we have to let everyone do it. He wasn't flexible nor did the concept of watching to insure the disk the potential purchaser uses isn't toxic or loads running programs.
He got a little pissy then and when I told him that if I wanted to mess up his laptops, I didn't need the Knoppix disk to do it. I was asked to leave the store. I let the store manager know about the potential sale he lost the store and she was pretty red faced when I walked out.

By My Hand ~ I Remain,
Captain Cautious

[bongski55]

You are indeed lucky that you were able to start your test, my experience is that the salesperson outright refused to use the knoppix cd to be loaded. I don't argue,I think he has the right to refuse. Most especially with Toshiba laptops that don't support linux.

[djrm]

Greetings everyone,
I have recenteley bought myself a secondhand Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 , I really like it. It runs Knoppix 4.0.2 CD fine apart from the frambbuffer settings not being properly recognised. It seems to run in 1024x768 or something like that causing the text console to dissapear of to the right and bottom of the screen, Everything is fine in X at 800x600. A workarround is to give the parameter vga=normal at the boot prompt bu this makes the console dispaly in 640x480 mode. I would like to have the console at 800x600 mode but dont know if this is possible. Has anybody any idea how I could do this. I have tries fb800x600 at the boot prompt but this seems to have no effect. Knoppix is great, keep up the good work. Regards, dave

[Tom Tiger]

Hi,

I've been a member here for some time but I never found the time to post but now I do :-) Besides it's time to give
something back. I'm work for a ICT firm in Holland and we are also TASC so I'm into Toshiba laptops. So here is a
list of Toshiba laptops I've use Knoppix on. Also have a look at http://linux.toshiba-dme.co.jp/linux/
Loads of helpfull info on Toshiba laptops here. I've might forgotten some.

I've been using Knoppix 3.1 through 4.02 on the following models (also several other distros)

Satellite Pro range
42x0 and 43x0 series (P3) all of these will work with ANY Knoppix all hardware is properly recognized. Even TV out works through fn+f5
also tested with Ubuntu, Mandrake/Mandriva and Fedora
4600 series(P3) , no problems allthough TV out will not work properly due to the Trident XP ai videochip
60x0 series , no problems allthough TV out will not work properly due to the Trident XP ai videochip
6100 series, no problems, will work with any Knoppix BUT in later versions from 3.6 and up you will need to use the cheatcode knoppix dma
to install properly (same goes for the 6050, 6070) also tested with SUSE and Mandrake/Mandriva
M10, no problems video out not tested
M30, no problems video out not tested
A10, no problems (now also tested with Ubuntu 5.10)
L10/L20, works but network problems (just a module problem I'm sure it will be fixed soon)

Tecra Range
8000, works but no sound (Yamaha opl3) use OSS free to make it work
8100, no problems
8200, no problems
Tecra 9000/9100
Has no problems whatsoever, all hardware works. (not tested with the optional bluetoothmodule)
M2, works but not yet tested with 4.02
M1, severe video problems, use framebufferoption.
M3, not yet tested
M4, works but networkproblem (wireless works the other doesn't) also since it is a tablet PC you can't use the pen no more.
S1, no problems (not tested with the optional bluetoothmodule)
S2, networkproblems, won't start unless you use knoppix nopcmcia
A4, sort of works, but 15.4" display so display is a little stretched, network not yet tested

Portege

R100, will not work with Knoppix even when cheatcodes are used, but I've only tested it with a pcmcia cdrom
funny enough Mandriva 2005 will install but can forget it has a cdrom on the pcmciaslot after install, Update 11 march 2006 Ubuntu 5.10 installs perfectly from pcmcia cdrom and works perfectly, everything is detected.
M300, will fully work, even bluetooth is recognized
R200, not yet tested but I expect the same problems as the R100 (not yet tested with Ubuntu)
7020 series, works but only through the docking (which is optional and hard to find)
7200 series, works but only through the docking (which is optional and hard to find)
4000/4010/4020 works without problems
Libretto U100, works but only through the docking (which is optional and hard to find) I've not fully tested this one yet

Satellite and Quosmio

TASC is not allowed to service these in the Benelux. But the 40x0 series will work without problem
90 percent of the Satellites will work with Knoppix the remaining 10 percent usually has a networkproblem.
Quosmio I tested but since it has several extras I can only say that it works but you need to adjust the screen, it is
a panorama notebook AND has a TV tuner on board, I haven't tested the latter so I'm not sure if it will work. It probably needs
a lot of retuning.

L8tr... Tom

[Softail]

Hello everyone,

I am a very new newbie to linux for anything other than 8086 text only modes, but I am getting back at it. (Mostly out of sheer disrespect for Microsoft --- but that is a whole 'nuther subject.)

I have an HP ZD7188CL Intel 3.2GHz CPU with 2GB memory. Trouble hardware is the integrated Broadcom wireless adapter and the digital media reader.

Tried Knoppix live CD and everything except the digital media reader works. I say that reservedly as I have used the ndiswrapper to get the integrated wireless working. (Thanks to all the forum posts!!)
On boot up I have to specify, "Knoppix noscsi acpi=off". Without this the system goes into a boot, reboot sequence forever.

The Knoppix DVD also works as above, but external USB hard drive is not recognized without a PCMCIA card installed. I don't know if there is some internal issue creating this or not yet.

I will be working on the video next as I can only use 1024x768 mode right now and the screen under Winblows supports 1440x900. Once that is resolved I will move on to the media reader.
With all the help from the group I have used this far and more in the future, I will remaster a CD and/or DVD and repost the image wherever appropriate. (when everything works that is)

Thanks to everyone that has posted on similar hardware. Cheers, GSBeers

[dmizer]

Tecra Range
8000, works but no sound (Yamaha opl3) use OSS free to make it work
8100, no problems
i've tried knoppix, and several other linux distributions (hdd install and live versions) on my tecra 8100, and they all have the same problem. the cpu fan won't turn on, and the intel speed step technology doesn't work.

i've outlined my findings on the issue in this thread: http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23333

i had a cpu melt down on one of three laptops (all identical, and with current bios updates). i lost a stick of memory in another, and i waxed a pcmcia wireless network card before i figured out what the problem was.

edit to add: i also find it necessary to use the boot cheat code fb1024x768 in order to get a full screen to display.

[daveca]

"I told him that if I wanted to mess up his laptops, I didn't need the Knoppix disk to do it." Well, its the truth, isnt it? SOme folk dont like the truth. Especially when its true. I wouldnt buy an ambulance ride from Best Buy if my life depended on it, theyve given me too much false information about computers.

[Capricorny]

Here's an entry, first impressions with ASUS UL30VT and Knoppix 6.2.1.
Works quite well PC only when you first get it to boot. I had to use the boot screen, by pressing ESC on bootup. Runs well from USB stick or harddrive, no problem with the Atheros wifi either. For more permanent changes, there is a 350GB NTFS partition that can be deleted and space reused for Linux/Windows partitions. I think I should try to setup a new disk instead, but I don't feel quite confident about this, as there is no Windows install media, and I'm not quite sure about recreation of the special ASUS partition either. In the old days, I could use the WINNT bootloader to start Linux - is this still possible in Win7? The easiest and least intrusive thing to do, is to boot from USB and have a Knoppix copy on disk.

Using an external monitor proved much more tricky. I had to boot with the cheatcodes no3d and screen=<actual external monitor resolution> to make it work, but then the laptop lcd may not be very useful..