[ltp] X40...Fedora Core 3 or Suse 9.2?

Satish Balay linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 23:07:59 -0600 (CST)


On Mon, 3 Jan 2005, Kenneth Papp wrote:

> I would like to read specific comments from anyone using Suse 9.2
> Pro or FC3 on their X40 regarding:

The following comments are for FC3 & T40

> 1) Intel Pro 2100 wifi card

The driver is now included in FC3 kernel update. 

You'll need to download the firmware manually and add it to
/lib/firmware (or install the rpm from
http://atrpms.net/dist/common/ipw2100-firmware)

> 2) Suspend to disk/RAM (lid open/close and/or Fn keys)

I use APM with the kernel boot option 'acpi=off'

> 3) Battery life

reasonable..

> 4) External monitor support

I haven't used this feature..

Satish