On Thu, 26 Aug 1999, Chip Rosenthal wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 26, 1999 at 08:03:51PM -0500, Gary Tsai wrote:
> > anybody ever get linux running on a dell inspiron 7000 laptop?
>
> Sure. I just used the FIPS.EXE utility that Red Hat ships on their
> CD-ROM, squinched up Windows to the front of the disk, and loaded
> Red Hat 6.0 no problem.
>
> Some things to be aware of:
>
> * The current release of XFree86 doesn't completely support the
> ATI LT Rage Pro video. I needed to use the VESA Framebuffer
> device to get X going.
I have managed to get XFree86 running on with the latest release. I
can post my XF86Config file if anyone wants to see it. I can get
either 1024x768 24 bit or 800x600.
> * I've made no attempt whatsoever to bring up sound. I don't
> even know if that sound board is supported.
The sound works, IF (and this is a big, annoying if) you use loadlin
out of windows instead of lilo. Windows/Dos initializes the sound
card in a sound blaster compatible mode, and then when linux starts
from loadlin, the card is already initialized.
> * The built-in modem is a Winmodem -- so there is zero chance
> of getting that to work.
True. PCMCIA cards work OK, however.
Anyone with an I700, should take a look at
http://www.eecs.umich.edu/~steveh/inspiron/
He keeps his info pretty up to date.
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