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    Debian Squeeze on HP Elitebook 8740w

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by branchingfactor, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. branchingfactor

    branchingfactor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone been able to install Debian Squeeze 64-bit on the HP Elitebook 8740w?
     
    branchingfactor, Sep 6, 2010
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    debguy rip dmr

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    The main components should be pretty much the same like the ones in the Dell Precision M6500, which works mostly fine even with Lenny.
    I had to use a backports kernel to get the internal speakers working (Ibex Peak audio chipset bug), some minor trouble with the DVD drive and bought the wrong WLAN module. Apart from that it works fine. And so should the HP if you go for an NVIDIA card.
     
    debguy, Sep 16, 2010
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