* Ivo Marino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2005 Dec 01 14:59 -0600]: > What about Debian GNU/Linux on such a machine? I found some > interesting tutorials that explain how to install and configure Debian > on the t42 -- The notebook seems to be quite GNU/Linux-friendly, any > real-life experiences?
It works very well. I have Debian Sid, KNOPPIX 4.02, Slackware 10.2 and I still have more room. I may install Kubuntu for fun as the live CD worked well. The wireless in mine is an Atheros based so the Madwifi package, http://www.madwifi.org has more details. I built the package against the Debian kernel. There is an older version described at http://www.marlow.dk/site.php/tech/madwifi This a bit older version and works, although neither lights the status LED. The modem is supported by either Linuxant or ALSA. although I currently get no dialtone with the ALSA module. I submitted a bug, but haven't heard anything. Everything else just works. The built-in CD burner works with k3b with no fuss. > In poor words: I'm looking for a stable hardware alternative to my > current Apple iBook which is becoming bit slow for advanced > applications; The ThinkPad series seems to be the most indicated > solution. I would just like to know how satisfied are current Debian > users with their ThinkPad in order to know if this notebook is worth > it's money. I like my Thinkpads. I haven't considered any other brand. - Nate >> -- Wireless | Amateur Radio Station N0NB | Successfully Microsoft Amateur radio exams; ham radio; Linux info @ | free since January 1998. http://www.qsl.net/n0nb/ | "Debian, the choice of My Kawasaki KZ-650 SR @ | a GNU generation!" http://www.networksplus.net/n0nb/ | http://www.debian.org -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
