Did Dell use different sound setup in 7k than the 3.2k because
the 3.2k sound works well.
Steve Hsieh wrote:
> > I've been considering the purchase of a 7000 for linux use. I'd
> > appreciate hearing your experiences. What works and doesn't work?
>
> Here, I assuming you mean "what is supported" when you refer to "what
> works". Right now, as far as I know (from both reading the mailing lists
> and trial and error), neither X nor sound is supported via free software.
> There is a commercial $160 X server which will work. There is also a $25
> sound driver which is supposed to be released at the end of Oct. So by
> the end of October, we should be seeing full support for the Inspiron 7k
> if you're willing to pay for it.
>
> PCMCIA services work okay. However, the 3com cardbus fast ethernet card
> that Dell sells is currently also unsupported. (This has to do with the
> card and not the Inspiron 7k specifically). If you buy an ethernet card
> from the supported PCMCIA cards list, you shouldn't have any problems.
> The PCMCIA modems are fine (the internal model of the Inspiron 7k is a
> winmodem and not useful in linux). I use the 3com global 56k modem to
> dial out via PPP.
>
> > Any pointers for installation (your tips or URLs).
>
> None needed here. Linux installs as usual. X and sound aren't available
> for free yet so there aren't any known working configs yet. (Anyone out
> there have a working configuration for either X or sound for the I7K?)
>
> > Did you get the 15" screen... (longingly)... is it beautiful?
>
> Yes, I like my 15" screen very much. :) The drawbacks, as some have
> already mentioned, are higher power consumption and a somewhat heavier and
> larger laptop. This laptop isn't for those who travel frequently.
>
> Steve
>
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