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Install Evaluation
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Xandros 3 Deluxe Linux on Tecra A7

This is a dual-system installation, with Xandros Linux in one HDD partition, and Windows XP SP2 in the other HDD partition.

(kernel is '2.6.9 or higher' per documentation from Xandros)


KB
Y
Works
Mouse
Y
Works
Display
Y
Works well, with different resolutions selectable and supported in a MS-Windows-like environment.
Sound
Y
No difficulties.
HDD
Y
Works
DVD-RW/DVD-ROM
Y
Works
PCMCIA
N
Didn't detect an alternative network card when plugged into the slot.
USB
Y
Works with Epson Stylus Photo RX600 printer
Modem
---
Did not test
Shutdown
Y/N
Linux system shuts down, but machine does not power off. Battery must be removed to power off system. System restarts with no error messages after power-down.
Reboot
Y
Works
Hibernation
---
Did not test
NTFS
---
Not tested yet
ACPI
Y
Works-Shows battery charge status and whether power is plugged in.
LAN
N
Does not work. Linux driver not included with Xandros installation disks.
Still looking for Linux driver, with assistance from Xandros help desk.
Integrated wireless
N

Does not work yet. Driver not included with Xandros installation disks.
Driver/firmware was located at http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/ and installed w39n51.inf driver using ndiswrapper. Installation was successful, however system tagged this file as 'invalid driver.' Another user of the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG card (in an IBM ThinkPad T60) has another installation option to try, detailed at :
http://www.kraus.tk/installnotes/T60/ThinkPad-T60.htm

 


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