[ltp] question for the list

[Derek Harding]

On Friday 05 April 2002 21h05, Dr Eduardo Clinkett wrote:

I run a TP600E with SuSE 7.3 without any problems except the internal modem. 
I've disabled that and set the serial ports using the DOS PS2 programme. 
pcmcia modem, ethernet card and ttyS0 all coexist peacefully and the sound 
system works fine.

> High guys, new to the list and avid linux fan, I am currently thinking of
> ridding my WIN2K os from my TP 600e.
> I am thinking of installing SUSE 7.3 any suggestions
> EC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-linux-thinkpad@bm-soft.com
> [mailto:owner-linux-thinkpad@bm-soft.com]On Behalf Of Andrew Crawford
> Sent: 05 April 2002 18:36
> To: linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
> Subject: Re: [ltp] question for the list
>
> At 07:46 PM 4/4/2002 -0800, Robert Munro wrote:
> >Is there any easiest model IBM Thinkpad for working under Linux?
> >
> >I've been following the list desultorily, and it appears most models
> >(especially rather old and very new ones) have various difficulties,
> >including hibernate/suspend, video drivers, sound, networking, etc.
> >
> >Robert Munro
>
> There were a few minor issues when I installed Mandrake 7.2 on my T22 - I
> had to download a different X server and manually configure sound, for
> example.  Mandrake 8.0 locked up during the install attempts until I gave
> up.  However, Mandrake 8.1 went right on and everything I'm aware of worked
> immediately (including TCP/IP and IPX networking, sound (even under
> VMWare,) X, and suspend - I haven't tried hibernate.)
>
> I have a complete log of everything I did to configure the T22 with both
> 7.2 and 8.1, if it is of any use.

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Best wishes,
Derek

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