Last updated: 7 June 2009
General Hardware Specifications of Gateway 600YGR:
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Hardware Components |
Status under Linux |
Notes |
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Pentium 4 Processor, 1.6 GHz |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation. |
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15 XGA+ TFT Display |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation. Operates at 1,024 × 768 (maximum display resolution) |
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ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation. |
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512MB, SDRAM, 2DIMMs |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation |
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2 x 80 GB Ultra ATA Hard Drives |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation. Second drive in modular bay. |
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Modular Floppy Drive |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation |
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Integrated Network Card |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation |
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Internal 56k Modem |
Not tested |
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24X Max Variable CD-ROM Drive |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation |
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Internal wireless card: Agere ORiNOCO IEEE 802.11b network card |
Not tested |
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60 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery |
Works |
Operates on AC power 90% of the time |
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ESS ES 1988 Sound Card |
Works |
No special procedure required during installation |
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Touchpad |
Works |
Scroll control on touchpad works with no special installation. |
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Epson CX4800 all in one on USB port |
Works |
No problem printing and/or scanning |
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HP 722C on parallel port |
Works |
No problem printing |
This laptop is operating under Kernel version 2.6.24
Basic Installation of Ubuntu:
No modifications beyond basic installation
Unresolved issues
Special buttons on keyboard (mail, internet, help, dvd controls) produce unexpected results depending on the application which has the focus.
No sensors for lm-sensors were present
Configuration Files
No specific configuration
Laptop is solid with a bright LCD panel and good sound. Repairs are easy and parts are provided by multiple reliable vendors. One GIG of RAM is almost overkill as I never seem to use more than 30% of that.
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