Hi Daemons,
I bet there are FreeBSD-on-Thinkpad users out there. I need some help..

At the moment I search for a laptop, a used model from auction sites, 
preferably an IBM Thinkpad. There is a huge number of different models, even a 
Wiki with all the specs. But all the info doesn't help me to decide what model 
works best for me with FreeBSD. I also have no idea if the BSD drivers work out 
of the box. No dual boot required - I'll dump the Windows stuff.

The model I search for is a cheap low-end type. Small harddisk is fine too, it 
even can be slow - I use mostly vim, fluxbox, a few small gtk-ports and even 
get by with a text browser like lynx. 

Otherwise I would really reqire the Thinkpad to be slim and have some kind of 
low power consumption (this depends on the kind of processor I guess - I have 
no clue what processor is a good choice). And an opportunity to use a 
PCMCIA-Card for a Wifi connection (and drivers for them!).

Do you have any good/bad experiences with certain IBM Thinkpads?
Is there any special model (line) I should look for?
Are there any options I should look for or avoid (no BSD drivers available i.e)?

Thanks for your time!
herb langhans




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