Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:09:01 -0400 From: parv@pair.com To: Tsu-Fan Cheng <tfcheng@gmail.com> Cc: freebsd-mobile@freebsd.org Subject: Re: laptop to install freebsd Message-ID: <20070614220901.GA6204@holestein.holy.cow> In-Reply-To: <f84c38580706141033i1f4d72cbleeff5b2438e01b41@mail.gmail.com> References: <f84c38580706141033i1f4d72cbleeff5b2438e01b41@mail.gmail.com>
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in message <f84c38580706141033i1f4d72cbleeff5b2438e01b41@mail.gmail.com>, wrote Tsu-Fan Cheng thusly... > > i know this sounds a bit irresponsible, but I am a little > overwhelmed by the models/chip/drivers on the issue of which > laptop to buy to install freebsd on it. I wonder if anyone can put > out a few models to me that have good support in fbsd, especially > the VGA output, because I hope I could have a chance to use it in > presentation someday, thank you for your help. I have IBM Thinkpad T42 (2753-5TU) which had no problem with VGA output when I gave a presentation or two. The included 802.11bg card, Intel 2200BG, requires ndis, with which I was having problem in terms of WPA & DHCP. BTW, according to others' postings IBM [abg] card would be a better substitute. Currently, I use "Belkin My Essentials Wireless G" card with ath driver without any problems. For more details see ... http://www103.pair.com/parv/comp/unix/freebsd/thinkpad-t42-2373-5tu/ - Parv --
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