[ltp] Linux on the T20

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Bill Mair wrote:

> I remember once I said that if IBM were ever to bring out another system
> with a 1280x1024 display that I would upgrade. Hmm a 15" 1400x1050 is
> just
> a wee bit better. Do you know if I can re-use the RAM from my 770X ?
>
> Are there plans to do a pre-load on the A20P ?? Then we're talking....

Actually, for a while that was going to be the platform, rather than the
A20m. However, we decided that there were just too many things that weren't
supported under Linux. Why would people want to spend tons extra for a
system when they wouldn't be able to use such functionality as video
capture, UltraPort devices, DVD-Movie playback, accelerated X, etc.?

As far as re-use of memory, I don't believe 770X memory will work. I was
told the 600X memory would work, but I have not confirmed that.

-- Keith

Keith Frechette
Linux Development Lead, Mobile Computing Options and Software Development
IBM Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
kfrechet@us.ibm.com / 919-543-3761 / TieLine:441-3761



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