Really? Crap. I just had someone do the order online for me; there wasn't an option for "no OS", so they picked the cheapest one.

Going forward, I'll make sure to call and speak with a human.

X

Please tell us how you installed it or provide a link to the instructions you followed. I suck at mind-reading (just ask my wife).

If it is reported to work, then it probably does. You just need to backtrack and determine what was or wasn't done.

Cheers,

X

I assume you've already tried this: ------------------------------------------ You'll need to ensure that you're running as root and that the bsp is in /usr/lib (not /usr/local). Try `cp libtfmessbsp.so /usr/lib/` ------------------------------------------ Describe your installation steps and the no...

Your problems with FC5 are most likely related to the ATI chipset in your T60p. You need to edit /etc/inittab to boot to runlevel 3, or configure it to do so during your initial installation. Google around for FC4 and FC5 boot problems, video problems, etc. I can't remember the exact fix, but as I r...

Have had it working in SUSE 10.1 for some time now on the T60.

I imagine that if you've posted, then you've also reviewed the HOWTO containing links, directions, and a description of the quirks.

Cheers,

x

eComStation - Interesting. What kernel is it based on?

What someone needs to do is build a generic image for their laptop model and offer it for download. I have a feeling this will end up being me....

X

Sounds like an intentional breaking to me. I'll check their package installers and see what I find. If I figure out a work-around, I'll post it for God and the whole world to use. However, it seems you have identified and resolved the problem, so this is probably a moot point. Not sure if I would bl...

You may want to try the following: 1. Installing the kernel-source package via YaST; then 2. Going to http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-65353 and retrieving the ATI driver for the T60p. 3. Once you get the driver installed, the steps should be simil...

Unfortunately, all we ordered were T60s in the configuration used for the Guide. In other words, I do not have access to a machine with an ATI chipset. I could wing it, but that would be poor form. Anyone who does have this chipset would rank on my cool list if they could post the results and give p...

OK gents, I've returned; hide your women and lock the doors. ;) Checked the grub loader. If you follow the guide I put together, you WILL have an option in grub called "Vendor Diagnostic"; this is your R&R boot. Select "Vendor Diagnostic", hit enter, and you can put your T60 back in the factory cond...

Well, that does suck about them charging so much. BUT, drivers and compatibility will no longer be an issue!!!! That, to me, is the more important thing than being able to get it preloaded for a premium. So now, when someone asks a question like "Will the T60 run Linux?", the answer will be a resoun...

Yah. One of our clients just sent us an email with the article; this explains why everything works.

Such is life. I will be ordering the SUSE preload disks shortly.

Not sure if it makes any sense to continue the HOWTO, since it will become moot shortly.

Cheers,

X

Interesting. To be honest, I haven't even tried, since I was getting ready to remove the R&R completely. I admit I made an assumption; my error, and I will either verify that it can boot, or post a fix to make it boot sometime after August 20th. I will check on my T60 when I return to the office (at...

Fingerprint reader updated.

Time to go on vacation...out of pocket for the next couple weeks. Sorry guys. Feel free to post contributions for configuring the HDAPS and other stuff.

Cheers,

djc

The most surprising thing to me is that by taking the time to learn a new operating system, I ended up learning more about computers in general and Windows in particular. I never expected that. That was the wisest statement I've heard in a while. I've admined Windows and *nix. The OS is simply a to...

Annual Windows re-install? I'm still working on the initial install 3 years on with no problems. Possibly consider better maintenance of your windows system. We must agree to disagree if you are saying that a well-used, even well-maintained, 3 year old install of MS Windows xx runs as efficiently a...

Man, now this post should get some opinions.... OK. I'm a purist, dual-boot is for weenies. ;) Now having expressed my personal opinion, I'll give you my 2 cents.... Dual boot is rarely the problem. That is, the modern boot loaders generally work just dandy. The problem is drivers. Now, I don't know...

OK, Been playing with the current/available fingerprint reader setups. A binary blob...should have known. As far as the bioapi: I was able to get it to compile and install with the qt librariies. However, the GUI bioapi configurator serves no recognizable purpose other than a very simple GUI interfa...

Updated with anchors, smoothed a lot of the formatting, fixed some bad links that happened after trying to work on this at 4 in the morning, etc.

I hate trying to make things look pretty.

djc

Updated some more.... Still have to get the fingerprint reader up and running. Left to test/do: Fingerprint Reader Modem/Fax Bluetooth Infrared HDAPS Integrated Securit Chip (this one is iffy) After that its just a matter of properly formatting it and moving on the Debian Guide. Expect the Debian Gu...

Were you able to get it working as a regular user?

If not, what errors are you getting? Please be as specific as possible. If you did get it working, what was the fix?

Cheers,

X

I have not forgotten about the HOWTOs, its just that I am tying up some loose ends at the office right now. So don't lose heart, I will be updating regularly (aside from our company get together in Sturgis), throughout the rest of the summer. I really want to get cracking on that Debian HOWTO as soo...

Ahhhhhh..... make gconfig You kids don't know how good you have it nowadays! No eye assaulting ncurses menus, and most of all, no more figgin' having to go through answer Y, N, M 500 times with the vain hope that you won't screw up and have to start all over again! If you do start experimenting with...

That's because the patch is for the module. Once you compile the new 3rd party driver, the module should load properly. You will need the kernel-development package to do this. To build it statically into the kernel you need to research how to build a custom kernel, specifically look for how to copy...

Latest BIOS release is 1.07, however, the controller version says they are the same. I wouldn't trust it, try updating anyway and see what happens. Can't hurt. Try dmesg and see if that gives you any ideas. Also check /proc/modules. Beyond that, without being at the box, and without having an identi...

OK. I apologize if you've already tried both of these things.... 1. Have you updated your BIOS to the latest release from IBM/Lenovo? http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-63024 2. Have you downloaded the latest driver from sourceforge? http://sourceforge.net/projects/e...

----COPIED OVER FROM ANOTHER POST---- OK, this is pretty straight forward...FOR INTEL GRAPHICS CARDS ON THE THINKPAD T60: In no particular order: 1. Add the xgl package: YaST-->Software-->Software Mgmt 2. Add the compiz package: YaST-->Software-->Software Mgmt 3. Activate 3D acceleration in YaST (no...

OK, this is pretty straight forward...FOR INTEL GRAPHICS CARDS ON THE THINKPAD T60: In no particular order: 1. Add the xgl package: YaST-->Software-->Software Mgmt 2. Add the compiz package: YaST-->Software-->Software Mgmt 3. Activate 3D acceleration in YaST (not sure it this needs to be done, but I...

So I take it this is a Fedora issue? I haven't experienced it in any of the other distros. I haven't put FC5 on the T60 yet; probably won't bother at this point. I used to be, and still am in some areas, hardcore (and I mean gung-ho) redhat/FP, so don't take this the wrong way: have you considered i...

OK, the HOWTO is updated to a point where the wireless network card now functions, patches are applied, etc.

I'll add screenshots tomorrow; I've got them all, just too darn lazy and its too darn late in the evening (morning?!) to do it.

Cheers,

djc