What?

This page documents the ongoing process of hardware support in Linux for the Dell Inspiron 1420 / 1420n series of laptops.

Kernel

I'll provide full updates for all stable (*.*.*), release-candidate (*.*.*-rc1), and stable Morton (*.*.*-mm) releases.

If I build a git snapshot, I'll make a note of whether the kernel runs, but unless a non-trivial issue is merged, don't expect a full update.

  • 2.6.24-rc5 - good, Dec. 14, 2007 - .config
  • 2.6.23-rc3 - good, Aug. 18, 2007 - .config

Build Process

These kernels/configs are typically based on the HEAD of the following repositories on the given date:

  • torvalds/linux-2.6.git
  • linville/wireless-2.6.git
  • mingo/linux-2.6-sched-devel.git
  • davem/net-2.6.git
  • perex/alsa.git
  • davej/cpufreq.git
  • nigelc/tuxonice-head.git

Common Problems

0c:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (rev 02)

The Intel-supported open-source iwl3945 is now merged into the above repositories. The 2.6.24-rc5 config above includes the necessary CONFIG.

  • CONFIG_IWLWIFI=y
  • CONFIG_IWL3945=m