linux on the dv2500t: will it work

sick of dell, so:

does linux work on the dv2500t

 

Why wouldn't it? Linux isn't really bound by hardware.

 

i mean does it have drivers



like does sound work, touchpad, webcam

 

Linux being open source and all, I bet someone from somewhere has written drivers for everything. Also kinda depends what version you're using.

 

alright.


thanks

 

I have one on the way, so will find out soon! This one seems similar to the dv6500t and I read someone from this board was able to install Ubuntu. Its in the works still as they were doing xp/vista/linux...I'm checking their site often. Great info there!

I started looking for drivers too:
Geforce 8400gs
3945 wireless
CXT5045 audio chip

I don't know what other hardware is in there yet.

 

I have dv2500t laptop and I can install Ubuntu 7.04 with some commands...
need some commands to install but it is fairly easy..

Almost every device for his laptop have linux driver and works automatically when you install ubuntu...
Only webcam and fingerprint device are problematic... there is a solution for webcam but I cant find any driver for fingerprint yet...

 

Thanks for linking to my guide. The solution is to install a newer kernal (Gutsy Gibbon) into Fiesty. There's a thread on the Ubuntu forums.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=512059&highlight=dv6500
The OP wants to rewrite it, and then Gutsy Gibbon should be out in October, which means the kernal will be installed from the start. I'm probably going to wait for that to happen, then give it a go.

 

I just got the dv2500t and decided to test it out, I ran the Sabayon Linux live CD and it detected everything, well for the most part. Sound, nvidia card,wireless, even compiz was working well. I did get a few freeze ups, but didn't have time to find out why. Still would like to see how Ubuntu runs in oct with the new release.

 

Sure it will. I am running FC7 on my dv6500 and right now I am typing this post from it.