Install sidux 2008-03 (Ουρέα) on a ThinkPad T500

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Before Installation

• Get the Boot CD/DVD from the sidux homepage
• Enable the DVD Drive as Boot Device in Thinkpad Bios (if applicable)

Now you can boot your Live-CD:

• Use the Boot cheatcode screen=1680x1050 if you want to have sidux run the displays native resolution directly.

What works out of the Box

• USB
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller
• Bluetooth
• Intel driver for Integrated Graphics (Intel GMA 4500MHD)
  • with 3D acceleration out-of-the-box (?)
  • VGA output - mirrored, other not fixed yet (?)
• Touchpoint and Trackpad
  • Including scroll at the right side and on teh bottom of the pad by default.

What did not work out of the Box

• Intel WiFi Link 5100/5300 WLAN controller - see How to install Intel Device 4236 under sidux 2008-03 (Ουρέα)
• ThinkPad Modem (MDC-3.0, 56kbps HDA) - see How to install ThinkPad Modem (MDC-3.0, 56kbps HDA) under sidux 2008-03 (Ουρέα)

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