<div>I have one of the small Vaio Laptop and, it all works on my Mandriva 2007, including:-</div>
<div>Modem, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. and the 1280 x 800 display.</div>
<div>As the modem is always the biggest challenge I was surprised.</div>
<div>Now what support are you requiring as there is nothing made by Sony (other than the badge) in the equation.</div>
<div>Display and Wi-Fi (ipw2200) - Intel</div>
<div>Analyse the individual components and look to the the hardware manufacturers.</div>
<div>Good Luck and Go for It!</div>
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<div>And NO, putting proper operating system on in no way affects the warrantee.</div>