Hi Dallas, > I added the "options" line to /etc/modprobe.conf but was getting > error messages at boot (thinkpad-acpi module doesn't exist) and found > that, after booting, networking (both wired and wireless) was broken > and I could no longer mount my fat32 external HD.
Ack! If the module doesn't exist, then you might need to try apt-get install ibm-acpi, and then use module-assistant. At this stage I'd suggest you subscribe to the Debian-user list, to get some more help just with configuring Debian, if you haven't done so already - and ask some of your questions there too. There would seem to be a bigger pool of experienced people there. Also, the thinkwiki site I've mentioned before is very useful! > I've been forced to reinstall Etch. Unless I can come across very > clear & precise step-by-step instructions for running & configuring > the thinkpad-acpi module and installing & configuring the > tp-fancontrol script I will have to forgo any further tinkering so as > to avoid breaking my system again. You're probably wise... 8-) The tp-fancontrol script works fine, so long as: * the ibm-acpi module is loaded, with the experimental option set * it is run as/setuid root (because it needs this to get access to the fan control) - so loaded as an init script. You might need to get a bit more reading done on the way the init scripts work in Debian, before you try again. All the best, and sorry I couldn't be of more help. -- Trish Fraser, GWQTF RP4GD Sun Feb 3 22:51:29 GMT 2008 GNU/Linux 1997-2007 #283226 counter.li.org perseus up 14 hour(s), 39 min, 15 sec kernel 2.6.18.8.tex5 --
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