Installing Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) on a ThinkPad T43p
I did this installation some time ago, but I am still trying out some new things from time to time. The report is not complete yet. If you also have experiences with Ubuntu 7.04 on the T43p, feel free to share them here. --zeno 13:17, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Contents
Overview
TODO
Installation
I used the complete hard disk to install Ubuntu, so I just overwrote the Windows XP and the recovery partition.
Display
TODO
Connectivity
Ethernet
Works out of the box.
WLAN
The hardware was autmatically recognized.
No Encryption/WEP
Open wireless networks work out of the box using the Network Manager applet. I did not try WEP.
Hint: Do not set up your wireless home network using no encryption/authentication. Also do not use WEP for your wireless network. Using the right tools, the keys may be found out in a few minutes. So it is basically equivalent to no encryption.
WPA
For using WPA1 and WPA2, I had to get rid of the Network Manager and manually configured the access, following the instructions in the Ubuntu Forums: [1].
WPA1:
TODO
WPA2:
TODO
Note: I will try it again with the Network Manager applet, because I got to work on another computer...
Modem
Not tried yet.
Bluetooth
Not tried yet.
IrDA
Not tried yet.
DVD
TODO
Sound
Works out of the box. I haven't tried the microphone yet.
Power Management
TODO
Misc
Special Keys
The volume control keys worked out of the box.
Fingerprint Reader
Not tried yet.
