Derek> Hi I am contemplating installing debian on an IBM thinkpad 560 Dual Derek> scan. Are there any special things to do regarding this computer?
No idea, check the Linux Laptop home page (http://www.redhat.com/llhp/) Derek> Are there Linux utilities to test the battery level etc? Yes, apmd. Also available as a Debian package. Requires that the laptop respects APM Bios 2.0 or 2.1, I believe (all new ones do). -- Dirk Eddelb"uttel http://qed.econ.queensu.ca/~edd