Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 10:16:17 -0500 From: "Andrew L. Gould" <algould@datawok.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Cc: Rob <rob2@pythonemproject.com> Subject: Re: thinkpad 600 Message-ID: <200404161016.17892.algould@datawok.com> In-Reply-To: <407FF4D1.60702@pythonemproject.com> References: <407EFB90.27754.AF5D4@localhost> <407FF4D1.60702@pythonemproject.com>
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On Friday 16 April 2004 09:59 am, Rob wrote: > bungu@emirates.net.ae wrote: > >Hi Please can you tell me how to install freebsd on my thinkpad 600 > >as I have win 98 on it and it is a refurbed unit > >I would like to investigate freebsd as an os and use it in an > >everyday enviroment and say good riddens to MS and hopefolly > >do my bit for the other battlers in the field > >Thanks > >gary > >_______________________________________________ > > Hi Gary, Easiest way is to download one of the release (4.9 latest) > iso's off of ftp.freebsd.org or mirrors. Bun the cd as bootable, then > boot up with it. A graphical ibstall program guides u thru the > installation. But beware- keep windoze if you choose to use as the > first partition. it doesnt like being any where else :) FreeBSD as > part of the instal, will install a menued bootloader, hope this > helps sincerely, Rob You might also check the url below: http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/ibm.html Whereas most of the Linux info will be irrelevant, you may find some good tips on XFree86 configuration and other issues that are common between Linux and FreeBSD. Good luck, Andrew Gould
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