[ltp] T-43p and Port Replicator II

[Andrey Kislyuk]

Hi,

I've always hotplugged my Port Replicator II with no problems. After 
some BIOS/driver update Windows was smart enough to autoswitch between 
lcd and dvi on-the-fly, while in Linux that's not yet possible but 
should be fine on LCD/VGA. Ejecting with ethernet and power is just like 
taking out the corresponding cables on the laptop itself though - same 
connections.

-ak

John W. Palmieri wrote:
> Hey Gang:
> 
> I just wanted to get a clear picture of using the Port Replicator II with 
> Linux on the T-43p. Since it shows as 'undocked' in /proc/acpi/ibm/:
> 
> [xigera ~]$ cat /proc/acpi/ibm/dock
> status:         undocked
> 
> and I'm using the passthru ethernet, VGA, and power, can I remove the laptop 
> from the dock without powering down?
> 
> If I 'ifconfig eth0 down' is that enough?
> 
> Does anyone have experience they can relate?
> 
> Many thanks,
> John