I've written a blog entry about my experience setting up a new 14.1" T61p with Vista SP1 and Ubuntu 8.04. It also has some information on how to run your ThinkPad using an Vista OEM/RTM install disc instead of the factory-provided software. Hope it helps:
http://www.warped.nu/~j/entry.php?blog_entry_id=724
http://www.warped.nu/~j/entry.php?blog_entry_id=724




