Jimmy Wu wrote: [...] > I have a few questions before I wipe > Vista off the laptop, specifically about the Thinkpad software that > comes preloaded. Does Debian provide similar support for stuff like > the "Client Security" that manages the fingerprint reader, and other > stuff the volume buttons, the Fn keys, the blue "ThinkVantage" button? [...]
Perhaps it would be best to install with dual booting by shrinking your Windoze partition - have a look at the Debian NewbieDOC wiki [1]. To get access to the latest tools, you may wish to upgrade to Testing (or perhaps Unstable) after installing Etch. Alternatively, you can install Testing directly using the weekly build images [2]. You cannot install Sid directly, although there is the Sidux project [3] which provides 3 or 4 Sid snapshots each year. You might want to try the debian-laptop list [4], and Google for "linux thinkpad t61" [5]. [1] http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/How_to_install_Debian_GNU/Linux_on_your_computer#Dual-boot_installation_-_shrink_an_existing_partition [2] http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/weekly-builds/ [3] http://sidux.com [4] http://lists.debian.org/debian-laptop/ [5] http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=linux+thinkpad+t61&btnG=Search&meta= -- Chris. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
