And I read *all* of them, also other different models w/ similar configs. None uses Woody on this model w/ success with the below 2 problems. I switched to Sarge yesterday and seems to be able to get it working, will keep trying though. Thanks
On Tue, 2 Sep 2003 22:14:02 +0200 "Norbert Schulz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Try http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/dell.html > > There are around 15 setup procedures for Linux on this notbook listed. > > Good Luck ! > > Norbert > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "tvn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 5:27 AM > Subject: Dell Inspiron 5100 + Debian Woody : DRI & ACPI won't work > > > > It seems to me that DRI & ACPI won't work on this machine w/ > > Debian Woody. > > > > For Dri: I've compiled the latest kernel and tried it with > > different XFREE versions, even the unofficial 4.2 debs ... no go. > > The Radeon that I d/led from dri.sf.net loaded, modprobe agpgart , > > modprobe radeon , X starts fine , only problem is that Dri does not > > run (from glxinfo) > > > > For Acpi: one of the steps require using Intels iasl tool and this > > tool apparently requires GLIB2.3 . Woody comes with 2.2 > > > > > > So *if anyone* can get these 2 working on Woody, please let me know > > - Thanks in advance. > > > > PS. What about Sarge ? Anyone has success setting up Sarge w/ this > > laptop ? > > > > -- > > > > > > -- > > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- ThanhVu Nguyen
