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10-09-2007, 12:14 PM
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Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
 Anyway it will be great if you suggest me something for my not-new Thinkpad. Config - IBM Thinkpad R50 E Pentium 1.5 Ghz RAM = 256 + 512 (came with 256, I added 512 more) HDD = 40 GB Which Linux distro will work smoothly in this ? Req regarding Lin LAMP (Lin + Apache +Mysql +PHP) Music - just to play mp3, thats all Support for wirelsss cards / USB modems - I have tata, reliance, BSNL data cards / modems and Airtel / BSNL gprs (SE K550i + cable / BT) I am extremely sorry if theres any thread running already with the same question. Please delete this in that case. Thank you all - in advance. |
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10-09-2007, 12:19 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
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10-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
@infra_red_dude
LOL, you are so fast !! Sure, will treat you well (not in well) when I come to Blore, I know some treats are pending (B day etc !!)
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10-09-2007, 03:22 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
Fedora too can fit well(?)-they got right gui tools for server setup.although the pkg management will never come near apt,dpkg as in debian etch/lenny or ubuntu.i am ignorant reg wireless support.
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10-09-2007, 03:42 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
^^^ package management is the only reason why i suggested debian/ubuntu. nothing beats it! plus ubuntu has decent wireless card support or at least solutions if its not supported out of the box
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10-09-2007, 03:44 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
^debian non-free repo too got almost all those restricted things!firmwares etc
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10-09-2007, 06:37 PM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
if i'm correct, that laptop comes wid intel 855GM gfx chipset and intel 2200b/g wireless card and other standard accessories. these are well supported out of the box in ubuntu
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14-09-2007, 02:51 AM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
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As a beginner you will be lost, Better try Linux Mint, Its 99% Ubuntu with all the codecs and stuff included..
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14-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
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14-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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Re: Which Linux distribution should I install on a ThinkPad ?
better ubuntu than mint.u'll learn about what proprietary and OSS are!.also i feel ubuntu is the distro that is stable.mint has customized many a things afaik.while Ubuntu sticks on with debian sid+latest Gnome and few extra works like upstart replaced sysVinit.go the ubuntu way! or even better Debian way!!
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