[ltp] a question about thinkpad history

Florian Manschwetus linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:38:01 +0200


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dirk husemann wrote:
> on Thursday 24 August 2006 14:48, Florian Manschwetus wrote:
>> I noticed by the signatures, that some ibm employers also on this list
>> so this question may be answered.
>> I am wondering why ibm only uses ati graficcards (when a real card is
>> needed) especially in thinkpads, there was a model using an nvidia but
>> it disappears with nothing left behind. So what is the madness of nvidia
>> cards, that the overall better drivers are no beating argument?
> 
> my X60s uses a i950GM or so... != ATI
> 
> but honestly don't know...and besides, it's now out of IBM's hands really...
> 
> 	cheers,
> 	dirk
> 
...when a graficcard is needed... (in means of power) and my interest 
was not to change it. I only like to know why the decision against was 
taken.

florian

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