Re: Newbie to Linux Questions
On Mon, Mar 31, 2003 at 05:27:58PM -0500, Jacob Tennant wrote:
> I am in the preliminary process of converting my IBM Thinkpad 770 from
> Win98se to linux and have a few questions.
>
> 1. Is there anything special I need to know before I start this about
> setups? I have seen the web page refering to this laptop and debian linux
> but some of the links are dead.
>
> 2. Can linux accomidate all of the ports I have/need such as pcmcia cards,
> infared, USB?
>
> 3. Also in the process of getting a cable modem so is there anything I need
> to know/do in the setup special to handle this?
>
> 4. Any advice in any other aspects to this subject would be a big help as I
> am totally new to linux.
>
> Jacob Tennant K8JWT
>
Hi Jacob-
Doing the research always seems like an interesting part especially with
laptops. One place I always consult when I have questions is the Linux
on Laptops website. As an example for the Thinkpad 770, there are a lot
of entries of folks who have gotten the laptop working, what they had to
do to make it work, and any unusual or special requirements. Here is the
first page I found on your particular laptop:
http://dag.wieers.com/howto/thinkpad/770/
The linux on laptops website is here:
http://www.linux-laptop.net/
Take care.
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Michael Perry | Do or do not. There is no try. -Master Yoda
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