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T530 blob free wifi recommendations

Last post by modmaster « Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:04 am
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by Mqx » Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:02 am

Hi all I new here,
I have just got a T530 running debian, would like to have a blob free wifi card, as its the only none free thing in it, has anyone...

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:04 am
Debian do you also experience these pbs ?

Last post by nogolem « Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:54 am
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by nogolem » Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:07 pm

Hey all !
this is my pb:

sudo dmesg | grep *ERROR*
Mot de passe de nogolem :
i915 0000:00:02.0: *ERROR* uncleared fifo underrun on pipe A
i915...

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Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:54 am
TPM Error question since 1vyrain mod

Last post by dave67 « Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:14 pm
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by Eugor » Sun Nov 29, 2020 1:03 pm

T430 2344-BZU with 1vyrain bios mod, linux mint 20 xfce
Have been running this since Sept with no issues except the Error Communicating to the TPM...

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Last post by dave67
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:14 pm
Question about TPM and Intel MKL - do they help at all?

Last post by dave67 « Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:10 pm
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by James1138 » Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:23 am

Question about the Trusted Protection Module (TPM) and Intel® Math Kernel Library (Intel® MKL): Do they help in any major way on Thinkpads running...

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Last post by dave67
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:10 pm
FN Keys are not working.

Last post by krygeNNN « Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:25 pm

by krygeNNN » Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:25 pm

I am running arch linux 5.14.14-arch1-1 kernel on my thinkpad e14 gen2 ryzen 5 4500u machine.
My FN lock keys are not working. I mean I can not...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:25 pm
Free Software Foundation approved

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:51 am
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by euless » Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:08 am

Has anyone try FSF approved distribution on Thinkpad? Like Parabola or Pure.

I saw a t60 I want to buy. The wifi card probably wont work with FSF...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:51 am
Upgrade from Windows 7 to Linux Mint or Zorin

Last post by mikemex « Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:29 pm
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by ThinkPad560X » Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:59 pm

I am still running Windows 7 Pro x64bit. I skipped Windows 8/8.1 and skipped windows 10 and soon 11 even thought none of my machines will even accept...

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Last post by mikemex
Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:29 pm
My 6 weeks of trying Linux Distibutions

Last post by farmall « Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:15 pm
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by josh5k » Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:48 am
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I decided to move back into Linux after a decade and a half of using just windows on all my machines and after a few queries on here I settled on...
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Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:15 pm
Firmware Capsule Is Not Getting Loaded on a Thinkpad T480 Linux

Last post by kennyschiff « Mon May 17, 2021 3:04 pm

by kennyschiff » Mon May 17, 2021 3:04 pm

When I run fwupdmg I am told: Upgrade available for UEFI Device Firmware. I then apply the update.

When I reboot, it looks like the capsule is...

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Last post by kennyschiff
Mon May 17, 2021 3:04 pm
Linux(Manjaro) on Lenovo Thinkpad P70

Last post by Glitchy « Fri May 07, 2021 12:25 pm
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by mr.mjau » Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:10 pm

Hello,

I have looked around and have not found any thread about the P70 running linux, and so I have started one.

I have just managed to get my...

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Last post by Glitchy
Fri May 07, 2021 12:25 pm
Optimal settings for Swap, ZSwap etc.?

Last post by Dekks « Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:21 pm
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by juliaaa » Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:51 pm

Hey,

does anyone know what would be good values for the following Swap, ZSwap etc. settings:

# in /etc/sysctl.conf:

vm.swappiness=20...

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Last post by Dekks
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:21 pm
Optimus on Thinkpad W541

Last post by m11k « Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:39 am
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by josh5k » Wed Mar 03, 2021 5:41 am

I'm trying my hand at Linux on the W541 and dual booting between Win 10 and Debian. Should I be disabling the Nvidia card in BIOS (Can I?) before...

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Last post by m11k
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:39 am
Requesting Help Finding Modern Linux Distros for T60

Last post by Dekks « Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:49 am
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by greencap » Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:23 pm

Hello!
I got this Thinkpad T60 off the free pile at my university's CompSci department.
I am having trouble getting anything to boot consistently....

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Last post by Dekks
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:49 am
SD Card Reader not Mounted on Elementary OS

Last post by josh5k « Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:39 am
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by josh5k » Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:32 am

I recently installed Elementary OS on my Thinkpad T430 and everything on there was recognized and works well out of the box, except for my SD Carder....

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Last post by josh5k
Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:39 am
Fan Control Linux

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:52 am
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by nachetb » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:15 am

Hello guys, Im looking for some way to control fan (X61) on Manjaro. I found this but ive literally got no clue on how to follow the instructions.

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:52 am
Looking for a broker that also runs on Linux?

Last post by atagunov « Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:43 pm
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by phillip1 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:14 am

Hello everyone
Have a problem and I hope that I will got a useful answer on this Forum.
I've been looking for a reputable Broker in which the...

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Last post by atagunov
Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:43 pm
T60: Requesting help setting up GRUB

Last post by skx « Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:19 pm
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by greencap » Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:48 am

Hello all!
I'm looking to edit my GRUB bootloader to allow my T60 to boot Linux Mint Debian Edition.
As it is, It will try to boot, then the system...

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Last post by skx
Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:19 pm
Updating BIOS under Linux for IdeaPads (and others)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:55 am

by RealBlackStuff » Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:55 am

Found this today:
Flash your Lenovo Ideapad laptop BIOS from Linux using UEFI capsule updates

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Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:55 am
Got stuck in Libreboot on X200

Last post by thlk « Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:02 am
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by thlk » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:07 am

Hello alltogether,

for some time i was using Linux Mint 19.1 on my X200.
Now i wanted to update to 20. but i did not choose to update but to...

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Last post by thlk
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:02 am
Thunderbolt 3 Dock doesn't work if connected during boot (Manjaro)

Last post by atagunov « Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:40 pm
Replies: 2
by kev.lin » Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:33 am

Hello,

I’m using Manjaro (next to Windows 10) on my Thinkpad X280. In Windows 10 the Thunderbolt 3 Dock (40AC) and the Thinkpad work flawlessly. In...

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Last post by atagunov
Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:40 pm
T420 - Linux + WiFi web browsing woes

Last post by skx « Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:00 pm
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by skye20 » Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:56 pm

I have two T420s. One is running Ubuntu 18.04 and the other is running Fedora 30. Both have the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 WiFi cards.

Both have...

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Last post by skx
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:00 pm
how to setup audio on ubuntu on the x260?

Last post by skx « Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:56 pm
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by Whitieiii » Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:12 pm

I've just installed Ubuntu on my thinkpad x250 and I'm currently impressed on speed and reliability with Ubuntu on the x260.. I'm trying to get away...

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Last post by skx
Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:56 pm
T480s external monitor HDMI output NVIDIA issue

Last post by dr_st « Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:34 am
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by mrwu » Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:42 pm

Hi all,

linux noob here.

I'm running Pop OS 20/04 on myT480s and it's been great.. until I needed to use an external monitor.
when plugged in...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:34 am
X61 Undervolt (Linux)

Last post by nachetb « Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:54 pm
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by nachetb » Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:45 pm

Hey guys. So im still working on my x61 and next step I cant seem to figure out is undervolting. Ive succesfully installed middletons bios, so I...

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Last post by nachetb
Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:54 pm
Two T550's one will update bios, the other won't

Last post by TPFanatic « Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:53 pm
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by larry29936 » Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:01 pm

I have two T550's which are configured identically. On one, I was able to upgrade the bios from n11et34w (08/15) to n11ur20w (04/20). On the other, I...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:53 pm
How to make trackpont work under linux

Last post by MikalE « Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:16 pm
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by radiator » Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:04 am

I have been experimenting with manjaro linux and don't know how to make trackpoint (and scroll button) work under my linux. Evetything works fine...

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Last post by MikalE
Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:16 pm
X201 Linux doesn't power off after shutdown

Last post by atagunov « Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:23 am
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by 2f1cafc » Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:01 am

Hello everyone!

I have been using my trusty X201 for a few years, and I love it. But there is one thing that has always annoyed me: it won't...

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Last post by atagunov
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:23 am
T510 built-in camera not working

Last post by Beldar « Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:51 am

by Beldar » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:51 am

The mic works, but neither Skype nor Zoom picks up any video feed. I looked at the Lenovo site for a driver but didn't find one. This is with...

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Last post by Beldar
Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:51 am
blank screen 2 secs after Thinkpad logo

Last post by dr_st « Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:38 pm
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by winkoe » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:43 am

Greetings to you,

Thinkpad W700ds. Installed systems are Debian and Kali Linux. At startup the expected Thinkpad entry screen appears for ca 2 sec....

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:38 pm
New work laptop, suggestion?

Last post by moijk « Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:18 pm

by moijk » Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:18 pm

I'm a developer. My new job asked me to spec a new laptop. I like to run ubuntu and I need a bit of ram. like 32GB. I also need an easy docking for a...

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Last post by moijk
Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:18 pm
Looking for kernel mod to allow P50/P51/P52/... control of both system fans to prevent overheating

Last post by joshuaalbert « Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:47 am

by joshuaalbert » Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:47 am

Dear all,

I've owned P50/51/52 thinkpads and always had trouble with overheating when running linux. The problem is because there are two system...

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Last post by joshuaalbert
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:47 am
IBM NOS

Last post by stevenvh « Thu May 14, 2020 7:49 pm

by stevenvh » Thu May 14, 2020 7:49 pm

No Window$ keys! Too bad they cheaped out and didn't enlarge the space bar :?
$40 shipped:
Sticker still says Windows keys are Microsoft copyright....

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Last post by stevenvh
Thu May 14, 2020 7:49 pm
Zorin OS

Last post by riffer « Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:36 am
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by jronald » Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:54 am

OK, so if you go back through several years of my posts, you will find Im no huge fan of Windoze. I had/have promised never to upgrade from XP to...

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Last post by riffer
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:36 am
[Debian] Thinkfan Installation Guide + Configuration Tutorial

Last post by Paul Unger « Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:00 pm
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by Sense » Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:40 pm

Hi everyone. This community has been extremely helpful to me and I've decided to write a beginner friendly guide to installing and configuring...

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Last post by Paul Unger
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:00 pm
Power regression from Linux 5.2 to 5.3 under Debian on X390

Last post by dcpurton « Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:37 pm
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by dcpurton » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:51 pm

I'm running Debian Testing on a ThinkPad X390. The details of the system are:

** Model information
sys_vendor: LENOVO
product_name: 20Q0CTO1WW...

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Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:37 pm
my T420's camera: how do I know it's on?

Last post by dr_st « Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:38 am
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by angelofthesouth1 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:51 pm

Hello. A friend wants to use cameras with me, and fortunately, the T420 I am currently using has one. (Well, that is a camera on the top center of...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:38 am
410 v 430 low battery alarm

Last post by Jake.Werecat « Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:12 pm
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by T410 » Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:45 pm

I have a 410 running Mint 17.3 (yes I know its obsolete) that sounds an alarm when the battery hits 5%. I have no idea why, but it has always done so...

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Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:12 pm
What do you do with Linux?

Last post by rjsrjs « Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:11 am
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by Thinkpad4by3 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:20 pm
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I'm a Windows person and I'm just curious, what do you Linux for, and is it Linux only?
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Last post by rjsrjs
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:11 am
USB-C Thunderbolt Issues (I have a T480) and Linux. Do I need to do anything?

Last post by skx « Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:50 pm
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by kennyschiff » Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:07 am

I have a T480. I run Pop OS (Ubuntu variant). I don't have Windows installed at all. I am not specifically having the problems referred to. Do I need...

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Last post by skx
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:50 pm
Thinkpad off but dock usb is still on

Last post by whqdz « Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:46 pm
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by whqdz » Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:24 am

Hello :)

I wonder if it's a normal behaviour that the dock usb ports are still on when the laptop has been turned off? Is there any solution in...

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Last post by whqdz
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:46 pm
Recovering wifi on X270

Last post by jpffitch « Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:36 pm

by jpffitch » Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:36 pm

I run openSSE 15.1 on Lenovo X270 and somehow, probably related to Fn/F8 I managed to switch wifi off. My question is how do I get it back. I hve...

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Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:36 pm
Thinkfan Details for T480 on Mint (or Ubuntu)

Last post by kennyschiff « Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:31 am

by kennyschiff » Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:31 am

I had moved my drive from an older X230 and Thinkfan appears to be running, but best I can tell it's on auto. Can someone share a valid T480 Thinkfan...

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Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:31 am
Thinkpad + Linux = I really want to learn !!

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:33 am
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by NothingNew1 » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:02 am

Hello,
From what research I've gathered Thinkpasds seem to be the majorties choice on running linux. I don't know really anything when it comes to...

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Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:33 am
How To Remove ME, T400 For Libreboot ?

Last post by Arc « Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:41 am
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by NothingNew1 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:06 am

Hello,
I'm trying to remove the ME in my T400 for Libreboot, but I can't find anything related specifically for my machine and everything else I come...

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Last post by Arc
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:41 am
trackpoint left click acts as a left + middle click

Last post by mircodz « Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:30 pm
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by mircodz » Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:21 pm

For the couple of months I've been having a really annoying problem:

all of the following diagnostics were obtained thanks to:
xinput test 10...

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Last post by mircodz
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:30 pm
How to preserve EISA-partition?

Last post by BigCatAndy « Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:22 pm

by BigCatAndy » Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:22 pm

Hello everyone,
I have one question: how can I preserve EISA-partition of Rescue and Recovery on the HDD when installing Linux? I have one T60 with...

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Last post by BigCatAndy
Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:22 pm
Keys above numpad for E/L/T models

Last post by ununoctium « Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:50 pm
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by ununoctium » Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:02 pm

Hi,

I've recently bought an E590 and in general I'm very happy with the device. However, there are two issues with the additional keys above the...

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Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:50 pm
Android-x86 anyone?

Last post by hopgarden53 « Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pm
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by hopgarden53 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:58 pm

Android-x86 8.1-r2 (oreo-x86) 32-bit ISO
Installation to Windows HD (ntfs)
Grub Android/Windows 10 Multiboot
Thinkpad X60 tablet - 6366-K7G

Installs...

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Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pm
T430 and Linux Pop_os running hot

Last post by agklimit « Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:00 am
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by thinking_of_pads » Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:53 am

Hi everyone,
My first & desperate panic post.

Please help resolve my problem.

I have a T430 with discrete nvidia graphics card.

I have two...

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Last post by agklimit
Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:00 am
Questions on buying a Linux laptop

Last post by skx « Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:53 am
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by Gowesari » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:59 am

Say for example I go into a Dell Store and find a laptop preinstalled with Ubuntu.

1) is the version of Ubuntu preinstalled the latest version? Or...

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Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:53 am

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