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Acer Extensa 4220
Introduction
This is a guide to running Linux with the Acer Extensa 4220 laptop.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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Specifications
| Name | Acer Extensa 4220 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron |
| Screen | 14.1“ WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB to 2GB |
| HDD | 120GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 |
| Network | Ethernet, Acer InviLink 802.11bg |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Working | |
| Screen | Working with Suse 11 not 10 some issues | |
| HDD | Working with Suse 11 not 10 | |
| Optical Drive | Working with Suse 11 not 10 | |
| Graphics | working | |
| Sound | working | |
| Ethernet | Working | |
| Wireless | Driver Problems So far. | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Working | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| PCMCIA | Not Tested |
Notes
Tried installing SUSE 10. Needed external DVD and HDD to do so. Internal controller for both not recognised. Works as far as tested with external drives. Screen resolution Difficult to set.
(Open)Suse 11.0 installed OK from “Linux Format” disk. Work better with YAST to set screen up.
Summary
So far I would say a reasonably up-to-date Distirbution has a fair chance of working., however I'm not sure if I will be able to get my Kylix Application working.
Fixes
WiFi: If you're having issues with WiFi then this simple command should fix all from the Terminal.
sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer sudo modprobe b43
