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Dell Vostro A90
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Dell Vostro A90 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Dell Vostro A90. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Dell Vostro A90 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Dell Vostro A90 specifications page.
| Name | Dell Vostro A90 |
| Processor | Intel® AtomTM N270 (L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) |
| Screen | 8.9“ 1024×600 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 1GB |
| HDD | 8GB to 16GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® standard |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Notes
Tested with Ubuntu 10.10
Summary
The Dell Vostro A90 works great with Linux.
Discussion
I have used this box for several years with a variety of Linux distros. Ubuntu 9 thru 12, Mint 11 then 13. Firing up the wireless card was once a problem but there are numerous posts that tell you how. These days, I use it most for streaming radio staions to my sound system.
i have tested mint 8 RC1, runs good, but no web divx compadibility, i am currently using Ubuntu 9.10, and with a few tricks it is working great.