[ltp] Thinkpad R52

noc ops linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:01:52 -0800


m h wrote:
> I'm using Gentoo on an R52.  Last month I wrote my experiences (a week
> or so after I bought it) here
> (http://panela.blog-city.com/gentoo_on_ibm_thinkpad_r52.htm).  I will
> update that page soon since it is outdated.
> 
> I've booted the Ubuntu 5.10 live cd and it appears that most things
> work with that.  (My 1400x1050 screen was an exception, as it didn't
> get the native resolution.  (if you have i810 video card with
> 1400x1050 you'll need 915resolution)
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I'm getting 1024x768 res (budget reasons)...w/ one of the following choices:

- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
- 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon x300 graphics
	
Just wondering what has been people's experience w/ the above graphics
chipset? What do you folks recommend?


thoughts?


regards,
/virendra


> 
> Overall I like the laptop.  Most thinks work*
> 
> -matt
> 
> *Work is a little subjective.  Making them work well, or at least
> understanding why they work might be a different story....
> 
> On 3/23/06, noc ops <aptgetd@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>Is anyone using R52 w/ debian or ubuntu? If so any feedback (good or
>>bad) will be appreciated.
>>
>>I'm also interested in feedback on other distros as well.
>>
>>
>>tia,
>>
>>
>>regards,
>>/virendra
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