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Linux Installation Insturctions.
Update!
It looks like someone was able to install linux on thier Vaio SRX87. Now I don't know if I need to go to the effort of duplicating that effort, considering that I am relativly happy with things the way things are. I'll probably give it a try sometime in the future.
Update!
In 2003, I installed RedHat 9 on the srx87 with little problems. Some of the hardware is not detected, and the USB kernel module gives a stream of errors.
Hardware Notes
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX87
- Step 1: Try to install as normal with latest RedHat Distro (8.0). This failed. The installer was unable to find the FireWire CD-ROM, although it would boot off of the CD-ROM.
- Next, I tried copying the installer files onto the harddrive. This failed. The installer was unable to find the drivers for the hard drive.
- Now, I need to go find the appropriate drivers for the hard drive.
| Devices | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Interl Pentium III Mobile (850 MHz) |
| Modem | Conexant-Ambit SoftK56 Data,Fax ICH Modem |
| IDE Controller | Intel 82801BA Bus Master |
| Hard Disk | HITACHI_DK23DA-20 |
| USB | Intel 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller |
| Pointing Device | Alps Pointing Device |
| Keyboard | Standard 101/102 Key PS/2 Keyboard |
| PCMCIA | Ricoh R/RL/RT/RC/5C475(II), RC520 or Compatable CardBus Controller |
| Firewire Controller | Texas Instruments OHCI COmplieant IEEE 1394 Host Controller |
| External DVD-ROM | Sony i.LINK DVD-ROM Drive IEEE SBP2 Device. |
| Wireless | Texas Instruments PCI-1410 CardBus Controller
ORiNOCO Wireless LAN MiniPCI Card |
| Ethernet | Intel PRO/100 Network Connection |
| Video Card | Intel 82815 Graphics Controller |
| LCD Screen | Sony Notebook LCD (1024x768) |
| Audio | Yamaha AC-XG Audio Device |
file modification time: 2004-04-28 21:07:07
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