Hi Mark,
I had a look at your website once before, following a google search for
'SiS630S linux laptop'. It was then I realised I have a Clevo also. I
have the CDRW spec (Matsushita/Panasonic UDJA310) rather than the DVD. I
presume that 3D acceleration is therefore unnecessary (?).
I had some initial problems with the linux installation, solved now with
woody, and thanks to the driver and XF86Config-4 from Thomas's site. I
have the 2.2.20 kernel.
>softmodem
Did you manage to get this going?
>modem
I have a PCMCIA modem which I'm attempting to get going. At the moment all
my browsing/email is done in the windows partition, so this is my highest
priority.
>Logitech USB (on USB and PS/2) First/Pilot Wheel Mouse Type
I have a Logitech optical cordless rodent, will work on it with suggestions
from your site.
>audio
I've yet to test this, will do so today.
>Becomes quite hot
This is an extreme problem for me. I may have overused the system in the
past, burning CD after CD. Now it overheats regularly, causing a complete
crash. Anything CPU intensive can cause it, eg converting a 200MB MP2 to
.wav (resulting file is ~1GB!). It overheated in Linux whilst trying to
make a kernel as per the SiS site. Also, if it on for any length of time
ie >4h, it will freeze during normal CPU activity. I know its an
overheating problem as it doesn't occur if I put the laptop outside into
the cold. I sent it back once, all they did was a BIOS upgrade which has
made no apparent changes. I'm hoping I'll come across a linux solution one
day.
I'd be interested to hear your experiences with the above. I'm still
learning the Linux OS, so it will take me some time to assimilate &
implement everything. I don't want to overburden you with questions as a)
it takes too much of yours, b) it prevents me from learning the
system... appreciate your help anyway.
Thanks in advance.
Tim
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