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= Installation of Kubuntu 6.10 on a ThinkPad X60 (model 1706-8GG) =
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== Installation ==
 
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The X60 has no external devices so a installation from USB disk has to be carried out.
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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.
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== Fixes after installation ==
 
== Fixes after installation ==

Revision as of 18:31, 6 April 2007

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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 a 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.


Fixes after installation

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

External VGA port

Auto-configured xorg.conf for reference

Cloned display

TODO
description, xorg.conf example

Extended workspace

TODO
description of issue

Hard drive protection

TODO
working detection, issue of protection