On Tuesday 14 Oct 2003 7:53 pm, Kwan Lowe wrote: > > I would like to get opinions from those possesing linux compatible > > notebooks > > without any driver problem. Further I would like to ask those possessing > > intel centrino based notebooks their usability in linux for wireless > > connection. Mine will be general purpose using productivity apps and also > > video and audio playing from cds and dvds in addition to internet > > oriented jobs. > > -- > > As of this writing, Centrino wireless does not work with Linux. There were > some postings before Centrino was released that Linux would, in fact, be > supported. This was entirely marketing hype because there's no working > drivers available (I just spent days trying on a Compaq X1000). Also, the > power level indicator does not work correctly with RedHat 9 or Mandrake > 9.1 on the above X1000. I've tried rebuilding with various patches found > throughout the web but it was unreliable. I personally won't buy a > Centrino notebook until Intel supports Linux fully. > I don't have many other newer notebooks but here's my experience with the > older ones that I own: > > Toshiba Satellite 4090XDVD -- older, but everything works (sound, video, > modem) > > IBM Thinkpad T22 (800MhZ) -- older, everything also works. > > Dell Inspiron 3500 -- ancient, no sound (NeoMagic chipset)
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