1. I use it. It's the best labtop ever
2. don't know
3. don't know
4. dont't know but I here it does not work (winmodem problem).
5. pcmcia - see 8. I don't have sound working. Some do.
6. don't know. Should work.
7. I use mandrake (5.2 w/kde). X works great at 1024 and 16 bit.
absolutely no config problems.
8. I have 96MB ram, an 8G hard drive, 3c575 pcmcia ethernet. You will
have to compile pcmcia 3.0.6. See the laptop page for addtional info.
Brian
"W. Wade, Hampton" wrote:
> I am considering getting a Toshiba Tecra 8000 and have a few
> questions:
>
> 1) Anyone using one (other than the reference on the laptop page)?
> 2) Can Linux use the DVD-ROM drive as a CD-ROM?
> 3) Can Linux use the DVD-ROM as a DVD-ROM (data disc)?
> 4) Any info on the internal modem?
> 5) Any gotchas? Concerns? Unsupported or flakey items?
> 6) Anyone using an internal ZIP in a T8000?
> 7) How well does X work on it (XF86 3.3.3 or later).
> 8) Any other recommendations for it (memory, disk, etc.)?
>
> BTW, I have an internal zip in my Toshiba 700CT and LOVE IT.
> It is so nice having 100MB of extra read/write space.....
>
> I plan to put RedHat 5.2 on it when I finally get the machine.....
>
> Thanks for the information and cheers,
>
> --
> W. Wade, Hampton
>
> "...brought to you by the company that made your computer FAST
> and RELIABLE...." -- recent MSN/MS ad! Linux is stability,
> performance, compatibility, flexibility, scalability, and FREE!
