On Tuesday 14 Oct 2003 8:48 pm, Franki wrote:Well since Centrino is not as fast as 3.06 gig mobile P4, I chose to go with the later..
L.V.Gandhi wrote:Thanks for the response.
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.
I have just just gotten a Dell Inspiron 5150,
3.06gig Mobile Pention 4. 512MB DDR. Geforce FX5200 go. 60 gig HDD. TM1300 b/g wireless.
I have not loaded linux on it yet, was waiting for Mandrake 9.2 however I did start the machine with knoppix and it all seemed to work fine.
Didn't try the wireless but some searching on the net shows it is possible to work, but you have to compile a module to do it. (no biggie).
When mdk9.2 comes out, I will be documenting all the steps I took to get
it working and link it on the Twiki.
After Asus A7N8X deluxe MB and asus v9180SE video card in my desktop, I am wary of video system and MB chipsets. knoppix 3.2 works OK even in my desktop with fb without dri. Even closed source binary nvidia driver from their site, doesn't provide dri support. Further MB chipset nvidia nforce2 is not supported by mdk 9.1 stock kernel. I have to download a new kernel without source(I have only dial up connection). Now without source, video driver wont compile. I will wait for your trial with mdk9.2.
Any opinion on centrino?
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Centrino is only of use for those wanting smallest laptop with longest battery life.
The 5150 has over 4 hours battery life so its fine for me.
Why get a centrino with 802.11b and limit yourself to 11mb transfers, when you can have 802.11b/g in the 5150 and get the full 54mb transfer speed?
Centrino is ok, but why pay extra for less CPU grunt?
rgds
Franki
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