Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 17:30:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Donald Burr <dburr@POBoxes.com> To: FreeBSD Mobile <freebsd-mobile@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Using FreeBSD on Toshiba Satellite 105CS Message-ID: <XFMail.980521173042.dburr@POBoxes.com>
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- I'd like to be able to use FreeBSD 2.2.6 on my Toshiba Satellite 105CS computer. I tried 2.2.5, but unfortunately several things did not work on it, so I have had to switch to Linux (which DOES work fine). Maybe 2.2.6 can solve these problems? (1) I would like to be able to use the Fn-keys combinations to change things. (for example, Fn-F2 to cycle through my varous power-saving modes, or Fn-F4 to change my sound volume.) Under 2.2.5, the Fn-keys would work *ONCE* per reboot, and then would not work any more. (A reboot was required.) Under Linux, the Fn-key sequences work properly all the time. (2) I have my BIOS set to automatically power down the LCD screen after 1 minute of inactivity. This has saved me a LOT of battery life. NOrmally (i.e. under Windows or Linux), if I hit a key or move the mouse, the screen will come back on. But, under FreeBSD, the screen remains off, and I am unable to use the computer. The computer still works, though, because if I type "reboot" (I have to type it "blindly", because the screen is not on) the system will reboot and the display will turn back on. Under Linux, the screen works prpoerly, however. (3) When I typed "halt" or "shutdown -h" in Linux, it automatically turned my laptop's power OFF after it did its shutdown thing. Is there any way to get FreeBSD to do this? These are the only major issues holding me back from dumping Linux and installing FreeBSD instead. So, is there any hope? TIA for your help! - --- Donald Burr <dburr@POBoxes.com> - Ask me for my PGP key | PGP: Your WWW HomePage: http://DonaldBurr.base.org/ ICQ #1347455 | right to Address: P.O. Box 91212, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1212 | 'Net privacy. Phone: (805) 957-9666 FAX: (800) 492-5954 | USE IT. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBNWTHMvjpixuAwagxAQGAbwP/UZW9xrHjeNSiAmtGMkbD+ZMNEF2eBr+Q MogeW6Oq6r3+/7m7WIh0qI7JVsZuDjYoi77RUYOuaDwhtgVcM2zG+qn7Bws3H+QU tvvZxNoIg9CUAnnPB4hNPTu8uaAPUbvYn4HkY+o6A89bZqVOiwaxVtfB0yCqJVBP e//IGA/rt2o= =fV4/ -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-mobile" in the body of the message
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