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IBM Thinpad 365XD- Network?
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:06 am
by Prolehma
Hello!
Today im asking how to connect 365XD to network or it is even possible? I need some kind of network adapter or network card? Or i just have to use modem?
Thanks.
-Prolehma
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:47 am
by Harryc
Says in the
Wiki that it has a 2xType 2 or 1xType 3 PCMCIA slot. So any 8 or 16bit PC Card (PCMCIA) should work. Carbus cards will not work. So, your best best is to look for a 16bit Ethernet PCMCIA card.
As an example ...
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:19 am
by u.mac
...or this one...
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You don't need a special adapter or cable and, if the is not in use, there is nothing to see - only the RJ45-cable may disturb.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:21 am
by Prolehma
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:29 am
by Harryc
That card has the right architecture, but I know nothing more about it. For example, does it have a driver for your intended OS.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:40 am
by Prolehma
Yep, NT 4.0 is on the list. Well im going to buy that one.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:16 am
by Prolehma
I have another question but this time something about Linux. (too lazy to do new topic) Can i install DSL(D*mnSmall Linux) to 365XD?
I need to uninstall my other OS or i just need live CD?
And my last question is: Is DSL compatible with IBM ThinkPad 365XD?
Thanks.
-Prolehma
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:54 am
by ieee488
The purpose of a Live CD is so that you can try it the OS without modifying your current system.
Personally, I would give Puppy Linux a try. It has a very active forum just like this one where you can get help.
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:44 am
by Timoti
Another thing to consider while buying a card for the 365Xx is the voltage, as it only provides 5V, and some cards (like the 3com wifi card i bought) use only 3.3V.
On the wired side, the Compaq Netelligent 10/100 works fine for me (not sure about the exact type number right now).
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:32 am
by Prolehma
I downloaded that iso file and burned it to CD. Now i need to to know how to boot Puppy Linux on my 365XD with Windows NT4.0.
Puppy Linux booting problems
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:31 pm
by Prolehma
I put CD to CD-drive and tried to boot it but I dont see that Puppy Linux on the booting list. I only see Windows NT 4.0 and VGA mode.
Well my question is: What I have to do to get Puppy Linux to the ``booting list``?
-Prolehma
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:48 pm
by ieee488
You need to set up the BIOS to boot from CD first.
I am running Puppy Linux 4.1retro on my Thinkpad 600E.
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:17 pm
by Prolehma
Oh, thanks. Well how to do that?
Sorry I`m newbie with computers... :/
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:34 pm
by ieee488
I see that you only have 24MB of RAM. That isn't enough for standard Puppy Linux. There may be a variation of it that will work for you. Ask at
www.murga-linux.com/puppy/
As for getting into BIOS, hit F1 key at bootup.