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  • Subject: Re: [BL] IBM ThinkPad 500 Trackpoint Problem
  • Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:38:26 -0500

Hi Sindi,
Actually, the IBM ThinkPad 500 is a pretty unique little machine. It is the predecessor of the 500 series, the first practical sub-notebook in the line, runs on a 486slc, 50 mHz. I've gotten Windows 95 to run on it in the original 4mb RAM. I've increased the RAM to the maximum 12mb a few months back, but returned to DOS for the OS, with Desqview/X for the GUI. It does run well enough, but I would prefer to do what I gather many would feel impossible; install a more modern OS. More importantly, I want for it to have network capabilities. Did manage that once, with Windows 95, but aside from the machine I'm on, trying to stay away from Microsoft's products. 
Currently, the 500 runs BL great on the command line. I'll be doing a standard install of BasicLinux and changing to the alternate X server. 
Thanks for all,
Rob

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"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To them... a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death." (Pearl S. Buck)





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