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Sabayon 4.0 + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Sabayon 4.0
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
not compatible
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
not compatible
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
not compatible
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

The whole system feels sluggish in KDE 3.5. KDE 4 was not tested.

openSUSE 11.0 + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + openSUSE 11.0
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
untested
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
compatible out of box
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Minor issue that correct resolution of 1920x1200 was not recognized during install. This had to be set after installation. Wireless seems to be a little finicky but is working.

Fedora 10 + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Fedora 10
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
not compatible
Wireless Card: 
not compatible
Bluetooth Card: 
not compatible
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
compatible out of box
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Wireless card unable to connect to network. Attempts to connect but doesn't complete. Bluetooth card is not detected.

Debian 4.0 Etch + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Debian 4.0 Etch
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
not compatible
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
not compatible
Sound Card: 
not compatible
Wireless Card: 
not compatible
Bluetooth Card: 
not compatible
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
not compatible
Media Buttons: 
not compatible

GMA X3100 Graphics Card: The Intel driver is not installed by default. Even after installing the package "xserver-xorg-video-intel" resolution is still stuck at 1024x768 (should be 1920x1200).

Mandriva Free 2009 + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Mandriva Free 2009
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
not compatible
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
not compatible
Media Buttons: 
compatible with hack

To get the media keys working you need to configure the shortcuts. Open Configure your Desktop > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard Shortcuts. Then, assign the media keys to the proper volume adjustments.

Xubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Xubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
compatible out of box
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
compatible out of box
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Fully compatible. Touchpad acceleration had to be adjusted higher in system preferences.

Kubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Kubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
untested
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
not compatible
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Same issue with touchpad acceleration as in Ubuntu. Fixed easily in system settings. I could find anything to test the internal microphone installed by default.

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex + Dell Latitude D830

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Dell Latitude D830 + Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex
Dell Latitude D830 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
compatible out of box
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
compatible out of box
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Internal Microphone: I couldn't get the internal microphone working at first. To get the internal mic working on the Latitude D830 you need to first enable some extra settings.

Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon + Dell XPS M1330

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Dell XPS M1330 + Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon
Dell XPS M1330 Compatibility Notes:

Suspend: 
compatible out of box
Hibernate: 
compatible out of box
CPU: 
compatible out of box
Graphics Card: 
compatible out of box
Sound Card: 
compatible out of box
Wireless Card: 
compatible out of box
Bluetooth Card: 
compatible out of box
Optical Drive: 
compatible out of box
Microphone: 
untested
Memory Card Reader: 
compatible out of box
Fingerprint Reader: 
compatible with hack
Webcam: 
compatible out of box
Media Buttons: 
compatible out of box

Graphics Card: Brightness would reset after reboot and would skip steps when adjusting. Fixed with this:

XPS M1330 Brightness Fix for Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

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