Introduction

This blog addresses several issues that arise from installing Debian Linux (sid) on the Dell Vostro 1500. The Dell Vostro is a new widescreen laptop that is targeted towards small business/students that are looking for a sleek design matched with a powerful mix of peripherals, an impressive graphics card and a dual core processor. Here are the specs of my machine:

• Wifi: Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-PCI Card - Works with light-moderate modification


• NIC: Broadcom BCM4401-B0 - Works out the box


• Sound: Intel 82801H – Works with light modification


• CD-R/DVD-R - Works (including cd/dvd burning)


• Video: 256MB nVidia 8600M GT – Works with light modification


• Integrated Mic: Intel Audio Device 82801H - Does not work


• Ram: 2GB DDR


• CPU: T7100 Core 2 Duo (1.8Ghz)


• Disk Drive: 120 GB SATA