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| − | The X60 has no external devices so | + | The X60 has no external devices so an installation from USB disk has to be carried out. |
| − | For the preparation of the USB disk the instructions on ([http://www.debuntu.org/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-on-usb-bar Install on Usb-bar]) was followed. | + | For the preparation of the USB disk the instructions on ([http://www.debuntu.org/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-on-usb-bar Install on Usb-bar]) was followed. The installer system was built on a ScanDisk (SDHC) 4.0 GB SD Memory Card. A Micromate Reader is part of the package, allowing to connect the memory card to the USB bus of the X60. In this configuration the SD card can be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_Program_Load IPL]ed. |
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== Fixes after installation == | == Fixes after installation == | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 6 April 2007
Contents
Installation of Ubuntu 6.10 on a ThinkPad X60 (model 1706-8GG)
Series: X60
Model: 1706-8GG (IBM support page)
Operating system: Kubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft, Desktop Edition
Summary
What works after installation
What needs to be fixed
What has not yet been tested
Not included with this model
Annoyances
- Battery life
Installation
The X60 has no external devices so an installation from USB disk has to be carried out. For the preparation of the USB disk the instructions on (Install on Usb-bar) was followed. The installer system was built on a ScanDisk (SDHC) 4.0 GB SD Memory Card. A Micromate Reader is part of the package, allowing to connect the memory card to the USB bus of the X60. In this configuration the SD card can be IPLed.
Fixes after installation
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
External VGA port
Auto-configured xorg.conf for reference
Cloned display
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TODO
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description, xorg.conf example
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Extended workspace
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TODO
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description of issue
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Hard drive protection
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TODO
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working detection, issue of protection
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