[ltp] Linux, Thinkpads and IBM warranties

[joshua timberman]

On 4/26/05, Tony <tony.kruse@gmail.com> wrote:
> What issues and experiences have any of you had with Linux on your
> Thinkpad and IBM's warranties?  Has anyone had a repair issue in which
> Linux was install (dual boot or only Linux) and IBM give you a
> problem?  Or do you have to resort to reinstalling windows only before
> contacting IBM?

Disclaimer: I have not had the need to contact IBM support regarding
my Thinkpad.

I do not believe you should have any trouble getting support if you
have Linux installed.  Other comments in this thread may echo this,
though I haven't read the whole thing.  I did find this information on
the IBM site, however:

<http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-48NT8D.html>
or
http://tinyurl.com/2sbsw

I don't think they will assist with Linux specific issues, nor should
they as IBM is not a Linux distributor.  Anything hardware related is
independent of the OS and IBM would certainly know this.

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