Linux on Toshiba 1115-S103 / S123

[UcLaGeE]

I was able to get in on the toshiba s123 (exact same as the more popular S103 except with the combo drive) laptop deal. I want to dual boot it with Linux (gonna use partition magic to shrink the partition then I guess install Mandrake). Am I going to run into any problems -- I heard Toshiba's weren't the best laptops for Linux. Has anyone done this already? Is it as simple as just installing Mandrake with all the default settings, or am I going to have to tweak this thing like crazy (I am pretty bad at using Linux so that might be difficult).

 

[n0cmonkey]

No clue.

 

[UcLaGeE]

anyone have personal experience? i know lots of you guys got in on the s103 deals... surely one of you must have installed linux

 

[civad]

From the specs , it is difficult to find out: (Note the specific info needed that i have put in paranthesis next to each category

System Features:

* Processor: Intel® Celeron? processor 1.5GHz
* Memory: 256MB, expandable to 512MB
* Hard Drive: 20GB (Who is the manufacturer? Normally There should not be any problem with IDE HDDs)
* Modem: Integrated V.92/56K (Who is the manufacturer? What chipset does it use?)
* DVD-ROM Drive: Yes ( Who is the manufacturer? What speed?)
* Display: 14.1" TFT active matrix (What is the standard/ max resolution?)
* Graphics: ATI M6-C graphics controller ( ????)
* Video Memory: 16MB
* Ethernet: Integrated 10/100 LAN (Who is the manufacturer? What chipset does it use?)
* USB Ports: 3
* Battery Type: 8-cell, rechargeable, removable Li-Ion battery
* Battery Life: Up to 2 hours
* Pointing Device: Full sized keyboard, HotKey function, TouchPad, scroll function (That should not be a problem. Else you can always use an external PS2 mouse...)
* Audio: 16-bit built-in stereo speakers (Who is the manufacturer? What chipset does it use?)
* Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Sigh! NTFS.....)

You should try knoppix before thinking of installing a full-fledged distro.