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    Question regarding the Compal HEL 80 notebook

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by olger901, Aug 4, 2006.

  1. olger901

    olger901 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I am gonna buy a new notebook soon and was looking for a notebook that works well with linux. Unfortunately I haven't found anything I liked in the specs or in the compatability regarding linux until I stumbled upon the Compal HEL 80 barebone however I have a few questions regarding it with linux compatability.

    1. What LAN chipset is used and does it work with linux (couldn't find an answer anywhere including google)?
    2. What Soundcard is used and does it work with linux (couldn't find an answer anywhere either including google)?

    If anyone knows compatability regarding these items please let me know. The notebook will be running Gentoo Linux so compiling a driver or editing a kernel is no problem for me :cool:
     
    olger901, Aug 4, 2006
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Both the integrated LAN and sound card use Realtek chipsets. Linux drivers are available directly from the download section of their Web site.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 4, 2006
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