Posts by jasn

Most linux distros support Core Duos. Getting support for the other HW components can be an adventure. For example support for WiFi, bluetooth, video cards, etc. will likely be more of an issue, depending on the linux distro. I've always...

The howto referenced above is also hosted at; http://www.mumble.to/linux/d900t-install.html In addition to the recommendation for following the Gentoo docs for your install, I would suggest that there's little bits and pieces in...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigtrouble77 I'm guessing 32bit users don't have this problem. I don't (32 bit, Gentoo 2.6.16-r10, Xgl 0.0.1_p20060619-r2, Compiz-quinnstorm 0.0.13.12_p20060710). I don't notice...

I'd been looking at trying to get a dual core laptop with upgraded GPU, over my current Tecra S3. I'd gone back and forth over the Tecra M5, A7, Asus A8JM, Compal HEL80 and HGL30, and even looked into trying to get the LG M1 or Samsung...

Quote: Originally Posted by cg_ds Looking at Sierra Wireless AirCard 860 as well. I don't have any experience in using these types of cards (under any OS), but Sierra has a technote on their website.....

Quote: Originally Posted by bigtrouble77 I'm not running Ubuntu virtualized, but I don't see why it would be any different as running it natively because your networking hardware is bridged. While vmware tools...

Quote: Originally Posted by unclebrudy I tried installing VMWare tools, but it says it has no supported module for my version of Linux (Ubuntu 6.06) and asks me for the location of my MAKE, since it wants to try and...

Quote: Originally Posted by spincricket I completely formated my HDD. I then installed windows. Everything went fine until, i went to install my INTEL 915 GMA VGA card. I would think you just have to reinstall...

Quote: Originally Posted by malic I have kernel with ACPI configuration, why is not there acpid status file or directory? Sorry. (acpid is a userspace daemon for utilizing ACPI functionality) It sounds like...

Quote: Originally Posted by slim_jim Hey, Im going to be living in another country for a few months and i want to bring a video camera with me. So I was wondering what would be a good notebook to buy and put on about...