[ltp] Linux on T42

[Tim Prince]

At 02:22 AM 8/5/2004, Mark Nelson wrote:

>Hello
>
>I'm thinking of purchasing a T42 Thinkpad,Model Name: 2373FYG Part
>Number: UC2FYUK,
>(http://www5.pc.ibm.com/uk/products.nsf/$wwwPartNumLookup/_UC2FYUK?Open
>Document).)
>
>Has anyone installed Linux on this laptop?  I have  a few quick
>questions,
>
>1.  Does it support APM and ACPI (I've had mixed experience of ACPI on
>other laptops)

I've not had high expectations, if it runs, I ignore the possibility of 
making additional functions work in that area.


>2.  It's a centrino, will this cause any problems (the processor is a
>Intel Pentium M Processor 725)

No problems with earlier model of similar CPU.  I find the state of the 
linux wireless drivers embarrassing, haven't worked much at the modem 
driver, but that too may be lacking.  Network adaptor is excellent for a 
laptop.


>3.  The sound card has a SoundMAX chipset in it, is this supported by
>Linux?

apparently same sound as T40, no problems with basic support in SuSE


>I'm planning to run Debian testing on this laptop if this makes any
>difference.
>
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Mark
>

Tim Prince