Re: Toshiba Satellite U940

[Gary Roach <gary719_list1@verizon.net>]

On 12/07/2013 08:17 AM, Osamu Aoki wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 10:19:32AM +0100, ha wrote:
> > Anybody tried installing Debian on Toshiba Satellite U940?
> > Any know issues?
> > I cannot find much information on the net.
> > I can see that some Toshiba laptops are not very Deban-frendly
> > (https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Toshiba), so I wonder...
> >
> > Thanks to anybody who cares.
> I do not use Toshiba Satellite U940 but Toshiba Satellite T571.
>
> System installed without problem.
>
> So did my old Toshiba (Sony, Dell, Panasonic, ...).  I usually have
> mature systems.  I did have problem with Sony but the problem was solved
> with newer kernel etc., on later release Debian.
>
> It is not too much about vender but about CPU version and peripheral
> chip version.  Since you looks like having very new CPU with the sexy
> slim note PC, you may need newer kernel which is available only in
> testing/unstable.
>
> I guess booting with installation media into rescue mode should give you
> idea for compatibility.
>
> Osamu
I haven't had any experience with the U940 but have a dual boot Qosmio 
G25 with Windows XP and Debian Wheezy installed. The only problems I 
have had is with the firmware for the wireless system. The Microsoft 
firmware is different from the Linux firmware and has to be reloaded 
when switching from one OS to the other. I haven't worked with it in a 
while but suspect it is still a problem. I have never found drivers for 
the TV tuner but never use it anyway. I suggest that you look at each 
subsystem in the U940 and check for Linux drivers for each one. If 
drivers exist go for it.

Gary R.