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Subject: Re: Q: fbsd on thinkpad 755cd
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> has anyone successfully installed a freebsd on a thinkpad 755cd, and been
> able to take advantage of its active matrix display in its full capacity?
> any notes and suggestions would be appreciated.

I have (actually had) it installed on a 755CX, which uses the same
chipset I believe.   Checkout:

http://www.yy.cs.keio.ac.jp/~sanpei/how2800x600.html

That should tell you everything you need to know.


Nate