[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Dear Steve,
>
> I have managed to successfully install LM 7.1 on the thinkpad. I got a link to a
> Neomagic X server which I installed and then it all went very well. It's now
> working with internal and external monitors and the sound is also working.
>
> Thanks for any help given.
>
> Best regards, Thomas
>
> "Steve Weltman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 02-08-2000 12:18:18
>
> Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> cc: (bcc: Thomas Laurids Pedersen/Dan Net)
>
> Subject: Re: [newbie] XFree problem on Thinkpad 600X
>
> I have had success with installing Mdk 6.1 and 7.0 on my TP600 *NOT* the
> 600X though. I would suggest that you write down the devices when loaded in
> another O/S (such as Win95/98/NT) and you can then check the hardware howto
> on the web...This won't fix your problem, but you'll know exactly where the
> hardware issues are (if any).
>
> Next step would be to try an install on Mdk 6.1 (or RH if you like) and try
> an upgrade from there...Not as neat but proves the viability of your laptop
> for Linux.
>
> Let us know!!
>
> Steve Weltman
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 7:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] XFree problem on Thinkpad 600X
>
> > I would suggest using one of the generic video display drivers to get X up
> > and operating. It's been my experience that the drivers that are listed
> > don't alays work. There may be something about your Laptop that doesn't
> > like these drivers. I'm fairly certain though that the generic ones will
> > work for you and they very well may give you a good display.
> >
> > --
> > Mark
> >
> > ** Registered Linux user # 182496 **
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 20 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have tried to install Mandrake 7.1 on my Thinkpad 600X but the install
> fails
> > > on the configuration af X. I have tried both version 3 and 4 but they
> all end up
> > > with the same problem. XF86Setup core dumps and Xconfigurator just lets
> me
> > > choose monitor type and then just ends after displaying trying
> configuration
> > > please wait.
> > >
> > > I have checked the manoj web page on the Linux on Thinkpads webring but
> they all
> > > install RH 6.1 successfully.
> > >
> > > My grafics card is Neomagic Magicmedia 256ZX
> > >
> > > Anybody have a good idea as to where the problem lies and what I can do
> to fix
> > > it ?
> > >
> > > Best regards, Thomas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
Great to hear!! Now, I have a question for you...
On your ThinkPad, do you you have the ability to change your display settings
dynamically (ala CTL+ALT+NP(+) or NP(-))? I am in the field and don't have my ext
keyboard, so I can't change the resolutions as I need them.
Also, how would one go about adding 'virtual' desktop space (such as a 1280 x 1024
size at 1024 x 768 res)?
I haven't figured out where to look for the new configx command yet. Used to be
configx in 6.1, but 7.0 changed all that.
Confused and under-displayed!!
Thanks in Advance!
Steve Weltman
(from Beijing)
